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Reasonably happy with current load of 24.6gr Varget, 73ELDM, OAL 60mm, @2652 fps out of Howa 16' barrel. Groups around 0.8 moa. Thought I'd try AR2206H after reading above post. Loaded 24, 24.3 and...

Have lost count of the number of deer neck-shot with either 222 or 223 over the years. As others have stated, you need to be reasonably competent to pull off a good neck shot, doesn’t matter what...

@TeRai. This.. 'Core values will last him a lifetime'. So many people don't grasp this concept or aren't taught them these days.

Just an observation. If the stag was in the company of hinds or not is irrelevant, it was in velvet so he's done his job already probably. Yes, it mey have been a great head when hard antler but it's...

Good on you, if he’s like most of us he’ll remember his first deer for the rest of his life. Velvet ethics? as long as the animal wasn’t wasted no problem.

Nice to get a lucky break like that. Good shooting. No meat wasted.

Out of interest what power scope you using on rifle? Doing well to see a 13 mm? dot at that range.

So. Been goat shooting over last two days. Thought I’d try a few more of these 73 ELDM’s out. Admittedly longest shots were 268 &273 metres, most were 150 or less. Of the 31 goats and 3 pigs shot, 10...

I may be somewhat cynical. He puts out some interesting information but he is a great user of the cut and paste feature of the internet.

So, despite Belmont 55gr ammo being good enough for about 124 deer in the last 17 months I thought I’d have a play with 73 gr ELDM’s. Loaded a few from 22-23 gr of Varget at std OAL. After spending...

Good luck finding Belmont. They haven’t loaded any for months and won’t be until powder arrives from their supplier, latest indication is July according to Brett.

Mwilson32. H&F branded ammo that I’ve used, about 1000 rounds, has all appeared to be loaded by ODL/Belmont. All been adequate ammo for goat culling and the odd deer/pig. A few years ago local dealer...

‘Unless’ what? 72 deer in a year isn’t particularly hard to achieve but 100% meat recovery, apart from shot damage, does take a lot of effort. Foodbank and other people who receive free meat...

Should have proof read before posting. Should read 2800 to shade under 3300 FPS.

Shoot one and find out for yourself, simple really. Hornady 55SP work for me from 2800 to a shade under 2300fps. 72 deer down in last year so they work for me.

They go ok on crease shots behind foreleg. Heavier base than v-max for example and get better penetration. Only used one box on deer/goats before reverting back to Hornady 55gr SP, they do the job...

As above. Hornady 55gr SP reloads have accounted for about 30 of the 68 deer I’ve shot since may last year. The rest mostly accounted for with Belmont ammo which is loaded with same. A handful taken...

What a crock of shit.

Near enough the same number of years for me too grandpamac, 222 before that along with 303 early on then 308. 223 gets the most use.

Wasn’t really trying to, just noted that 55gr 223 does the job as good today as back then. Only had trouble finding two out of twenty-seven deer in last few months. Of course faster twist barrels and...

As posted on other threads I’ve used 222,223 &308 over last 46 years. Shot thousands of animals, lost one or two as you do. The lighter cals. are just as effective as bigger cal. as long as the nut...

Just got back from overnight hunt. Shot my 14th red for the last 5? weeks all with .223 55gr SP. 3x with handloads using Hornady SP, the rest Belmont Black ammo with what look to be Hornady 55SP...

.222 was probably the main flavour top of south island late 70's to '87? when NZFS was abolished. 223 mainly with DOC shooters now apart from some contractors who were using 22 magnums and heading...