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  1. 25-11-2014, 11:57 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scribe View Post
    Most all of the contract cullers are using this calibre...Sako shortened and suppressed. Most aerial shooting is carried out using AR15 though you still find the Ruger mini 14 in use.

    I have the same 223 1 in 12 twist. Use 55gr. Why are you not confident in shooting a deer???. The killing area is exactly the same as any other hi Powered rifle.
    Most aerial work lately is done with buckshot in my experience. Any shooters with the skill to use a rifle are seriously, few and far between.
    Not to bad in the tussock when you can work them up hill and rattle a mag off and fluke a hit.
    Plus hunting in low light on flats and slips makes buckshot proves more practical.


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