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    SMk's, JLK's, Berger's and VLD style bullets for hunting.

    Update Another deer was taken ar 425 yards with the Berger 190 vld. In our club this year 5 deer were lost, this was due to poor shot placement. I have come to the conclusion that either bullet will work the key is and always has been shot placement its just a coincidence that none were lost...
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    SMk's, JLK's, Berger's and VLD style bullets for hunting.

    Thanks for lettin me know about North Fork never heard of them but am always willing to try new bullets out. I tried some of those Lost River bullets, dont waste your money on them I loaded up 40 and not one group was good. Tried 8 different powders and no results worth going after.
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    SMk's, JLK's, Berger's and VLD style bullets for hunting.

    Update Two deer were taken with a 300 Tomahawk, slightly blow out case and shoulder angle changed. Load; 100 grains of H1000 190 Berger's 3300 FPS Lilja 34 in bull barrel, Rem action. One was taken at 547 yards, one shot lung shot ran 20 yards, entrance wound was normal size...
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    SMk's, JLK's, Berger's and VLD style bullets for hunting.

    Dan Good to hear from you again. I guess the question arose because I shoot mostly target and didnt want to switch over to hunting style bullets and do a whole nother load work up for each rifle. So I thought I'd ask you guys your facts in situations where youve taken game using these style...
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    Rem 260 Barrel optimum barrel length

    I am currently building a varmit 260. Using Beger 140 grain VLD's what would be the optimum length of the barrel? Berger suggests 1:9 twist for their 140 grain. What velocity could one expect from the 140 grain at suggest barrel length?
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    SMk's, JLK's, Berger's and VLD style bullets for hunting.

    The ensuing discussion on ethics of using SMK’s, JLK’s, Berger’s, or any other bullet of the VLD design or designed for extreme range “shooting” is not intended to be an opinionated view more of a factual evidential based conversation. I have heard and personally hunt with VLD style bullets...
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    What would you do (5)

    I'd a said "nice shot", then smacked him in the back of the head and said "NOT". I just coached my girlfriend through her first long range shot. She was sighted in on the sucker at around 430 yards, it was moving towards us and just said wait till it gets as close as possible. Got to within...
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    2004 Elk Hunting season

    Thanks Nut. Cody got him a nice deer, they aint that big down here. Ill be up for Christmas might be able to swing by if the schedule isnt to busy. Dave
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    2004 Elk Hunting season

    Thanks Moosie Good to talk to you too. Looks like my girlfriend is in agreeing with me on hunting elk. Ill contact you through email. Thanks for everyones responses. Dave
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    2004 Elk Hunting season

    I am not sure which state to hunt in, wyo, utah, montana, new mexico. What would be your suggestions? Hunting with rifles is what we are going to do. Thanks for your help.
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    2004 Elk Hunting season

    Gentelmen and Ladies I am planning a hunting trip out west to one of the states that offer Elk hunting. Who is the best outfitter, or should I just go it alone, or if you are a guide and would consider my business please contact me. Any info you may have will be greatly appreciated...
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    Hey fellas

    Havent seen you all lately, thought youd get a kick outta some of the guns I've built. Heres the site enjoy. Weapons
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    300 WSM favorite loads

    Hello Fellas I just put together a Lothar Walther barreled m70. The barrel is a polygon rifled 26 in tube in bull configureation with a 1:10 twist. What would be your suggestions for loads, loads that use Bergers, JLK's or SMK are what I'm looking for imparticular. Thanks in advance Dave...
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    Early Goose Season in Tennessee

    I didn't knwo they had a goose season in Tenn, we dotn have hardly any waterfowl down here. We have lots of woodies however. I grew up a mile away from lake Erie and miss waterfowl hutning a lot.
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