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Thread: 73gr ELDM in 17.5" 1-9 twist?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Preacher View Post
    Righto chap. Appreciate the input. F*kn dick.

    Had to edit to make sure I spelt dick correct. Because it is important in your case
    Knut of a place turangi, right next to a super volcano, I can see why you've got na sense of humour. K95

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    Using the berger calculator i have gotten away with as low as 1.3 stability. That was with the 150 vld in my 270. Shot animals out to 800 yards or so no worries. Grouped about 4-5" at 825 yards. Was a standard tikka t3x
    If you can't kill it with bullets, dont f*ck with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NewbieZAR View Post
    Using the berger calculator i have gotten away with as low as 1.3 stability. That was with the 150 vld in my 270. Shot animals out to 800 yards or so no worries. Grouped about 4-5" at 825 yards. Was a standard tikka t3x
    It kinda depends on the cartridge. I'm pretty sure with the slippery 90 and 100 grain bullets on 6mm, marginal won't cut it but with the larger bullets like 7mm and 308 they will stabilise. And also sometimes we just get lucky

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    @Thar what are the Targex worth?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Preacher View Post
    @Thar what are the Targex worth?
    About $62-$65 per 100

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    Quote Originally Posted by Preacher View Post
    @Thar what are the Targex worth?
    I think @Maxx lives in your general area and he uses them.
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    i would think they would be fine. the 73 is a lot shorter than the 75. its the weight that is the issue with stability not weight. 75s and 80s when going fast enough are fine in 1-8's
    i use eldm 75s in my 18inch 1-8 tikka.

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    Hi there, just noticed this & thought I should chip in that my prices will all be going up approx 10 percent due to jacket prices from the States, our dollar & everything else that is going up.
    Have tried to hold them back as long as I could but I'll have to move them or stop making them.
    Sorry everyone that gets them off me but doing the best I can for you.
    Still a lot cheaper than Berger bullets in NZ & I'm using their jackets to make them for what it is worth.
    Cheers, Bryn.
    Targex Bullets
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