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    143 gr. Eldx precision hunter 6.5 creedmoor

    I guess what I'm saying is I like expanding bullets that don't fragment but still cause a good wound channel. If that makes sense.
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    I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle.

    My 7mm08 just isn't as great of a rifle.
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    I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle.

    Well I already have a 7mm08 its either 30-06 or 270
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    I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle.

    I appreciate all of your input. Sounds like I'll be getting a Tikka. Still leaning towards .270 but 30-06 doesn't sound like a terrible option either...
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    I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle.

    I got an Elk last year at 503 with a 150 grain 7mm08.
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    143 gr. Eldx precision hunter 6.5 creedmoor

    I like my bullets to stay together but expand and cause big wound channels and not fragment, but that's just me...
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    143 gr. Eldx precision hunter 6.5 creedmoor

    It hit them, just not very deep at all.
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    143 gr. Eldx precision hunter 6.5 creedmoor

    The first one was a high lung shot, the 2nd was a liver.
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    I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle.

    Maybe. I've never had a problem with vortex and I get 50% off their optics.
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    I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle.

    Yeah, I was looking at the Tikka tx3 gen II stainless which is threaded.
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    I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle.

    I’m looking to get a good all-around hunting rifle setup that won’t break the bank. I’m deciding between a Tikka T3x in 270 or a Ruger American Gen II in 270. If you’ve used either one, I’d love to hear your experience with them and which you prefer. I like the .270 because the ammo is...
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    Grouse! Let’s See Them

    I got this one while elk hunting.
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    Great Hunt in Texas - Mixed bag

    Looks fun, congrats!
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    Son's First Pronghorn 2025

    Great job!
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    Mule deer opportunity?

    It's a shame that many states are beginning to restrict trapping more and more. If some of them weren't so restrictive it would tremendously help deer populations.

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