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30-378 Cartriges "what do you use?"
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<blockquote data-quote="bailey1474" data-source="post: 90955" data-attributes="member: 3249"><p><strong>Re: 30-378 Cartriges \"what do you use?\"</strong></p><p></p><p>[ QUOTE ]</p><p>I started out using 200 grain but they where going straight through the deer at 300 hards. </p><p></p><p>[/ QUOTE ] </p><p></p><p>If your concerned about the bullet performance, use the 200 gr Accubond. You will get adequate expansion. Keep in mind that as range increases, velocity drops and bullet expansion will also be less dramatic.</p><p></p><p> [ QUOTE ]</p><p>I was also thinking about taking my leupold and sending to a guy that can customize the reticle for the long range shot. </p><p></p><p>[/ QUOTE ]</p><p></p><p>This will work just fine for minute of deer out to about 600 yds. After that the atmospheric conditions and velocity difference in varying temps will probably be enough to cause a miss. Learn to use target knobs and shoot your rifle in the conditions you will be hunting. With a little a practice, you will know how many MOA to dial at various ranges in varying conditions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bailey1474, post: 90955, member: 3249"] [b]Re: 30-378 Cartriges \"what do you use?\"[/b] [ QUOTE ] I started out using 200 grain but they where going straight through the deer at 300 hards. [/ QUOTE ] If your concerned about the bullet performance, use the 200 gr Accubond. You will get adequate expansion. Keep in mind that as range increases, velocity drops and bullet expansion will also be less dramatic. [ QUOTE ] I was also thinking about taking my leupold and sending to a guy that can customize the reticle for the long range shot. [/ QUOTE ] This will work just fine for minute of deer out to about 600 yds. After that the atmospheric conditions and velocity difference in varying temps will probably be enough to cause a miss. Learn to use target knobs and shoot your rifle in the conditions you will be hunting. With a little a practice, you will know how many MOA to dial at various ranges in varying conditions. [/QUOTE]
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