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    No not tried 2206H but I have plenty of 2208 too run both 308 and 223 for a year or two. A local smith, seen a couple of his competition builds and a 7PRC pimped out hunting rig, they all shoot well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikka View Post
    No not tried 2206H but I have plenty of 2208 too run both 308 and 223 for a year or two. A local smith, seen a couple of his competition builds and a 7PRC pimped out hunting rig, they all shoot well.
    If it's a Tikka mine didn't like the 80 ELDM but loves the Targex 80 with factory chamber.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikka View Post
    No not tried 2206H but I have plenty of 2208 too run both 308 and 223 for a year or two. A local smith, seen a couple of his competition builds and a 7PRC pimped out hunting rig, they all shoot well.
    I was getting compressed loads with the 73gn ELD-M with 2208 at an OAL of 2.325 (chamber limited). Changing to 2206H fixed the compression problem and I'm getting 2900fps from my Browning.
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    Yes Murph
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    Quote Originally Posted by tikka View Post
    Haven’t been out deer hunting in months because of a shoulder injury. Finally got out for a multi day hunt with the 223rem and the 14 month old pup. This hind was a tricky, farthest for the trip 384m with a 34 degree uphill shot shooting off my walking poles. Perfect shot placement and dropped instantly with a 75gr ELD-m.
    Getting the chamber throat reamed out next week to accommodate 80 grainers and 75gr with less compressed load using ADI 2208 powder.

    You still got your big cannon. The 223 must seem like small change. That is a very good distance to smack over an animal.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tikka View Post
    Haven’t been out deer hunting in months because of a shoulder injury. Finally got out for a multi day hunt with the 223rem and the 14 month old pup. This hind was a tricky, farthest for the trip 384m with a 34 degree uphill shot shooting off my walking poles. Perfect shot placement and dropped instantly with a 75gr ELD-m.
    Getting the chamber throat reamed out next week to accommodate 80 grainers and 75gr with less compressed load using ADI 2208 powder.

    Great shooting. Ive used 80 grn Targex out to 425 yds but couldn't do it off walking poles. They will almost go right through a lung shot Fallow at that range - bullet just under the skin. With a good rest and minimal wind Im ok about using them out to 400. For the experienced though - I wont let my grandsons take shots over 200 yards.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    Great shooting. Ive used 80 grn Targex out to 425 yds but couldn't do it off walking poles. They will almost go right through a lung shot Fallow at that range - bullet just under the skin. With a good rest and minimal wind Im ok about using them out to 400. For the experienced though - I wont let my grandsons take shots over 200 yards.
    Glad they are available again the 80 grn are my favorite

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    Quote Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP View Post
    Glad they are available again the 80 grn are my favorite

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    Ive got another 300 coming. Its like a fettish.
    It sure is I'm hoping to get mine to do some reloading while I'm stuck at home

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    Yeah still got the big canon and the 308 but the 223 is such a joy to use. And a lot cheaper to run other than flinging brass all over the place on goats. I've still shot more deer with a 223 than all my others gu s combined and I haven't haven't had a 223 in 10+ years. Caliber doesn't matter shot placement and projectile choice for application does.
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    Maybe someone should start a seperate thread on deer with 80 grainers. Cant get my head around that big a pill on top of the 223 case.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TeRei View Post
    Maybe someone should start a seperate thread on deer with 80 grainers. Cant get my head around that big a pill on top of the 223 case.
    Push it in a bit and it just looks like a 60 grn.
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    Initial trials with the 80 eldm in my Tikka with a Waters mag to allow long oal are showing good accuracy . Now that I know my barrel will shoot them I'll narrow the loads down to find a winner .
    I'd be interested in a 80gr Thread where loads/results/testing etc are discussed in detail .
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    @tikka who is opening the throat on your 223?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 300wsm for life View Post
    @tikka who is opening the throat on your 223?
    Murfs Precision Rifles.
    He's also got the contract to paint the Hardy rifle stocks.

 

 

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