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  1. 03-03-2024, 11:06 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mathias View Post
    Yep, back about 1995 I built one on a medium action BSA Hunter, though it was an Ackley Improved version. Would send 100gr Hornady or Nosler BT out at just over 3300fps with 2213. I tried 115gr BTs for around 3K from memory but usually shot 100's. Shot this stag at 280 paces on the flat & flattened it.

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