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fordy reacted to Arken7mm's post in the thread Best copper or bronze mono-metal bullet for expansion? with
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fordy reacted to Arken7mm's post in the thread Best copper or bronze mono-metal bullet for expansion? with Like.
I'm not leaning towards one or another but, whichever one and brand is more accurate out of my rifle. I'm going to be testing both from...
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fordy reacted to Lee7588's post in the thread Best copper or bronze mono-metal bullet for expansion? with Like.
So are you looking for a bullet that sheds its pedals or retains it's weight?
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fordy reacted to fruitnut's post in the thread Best copper or bronze mono-metal bullet for expansion? with Like.
In terms of ballistic performance the Apex Afterburner 194 grain would be near the top of the heap in a 308 mono. It's the type that...
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fordy reacted to WAMBO's post in the thread Best copper or bronze mono-metal bullet for expansion? with Like.
Cutting Edge has a 220 gr and a 230 gr that will work in a 1-8" twist. You must single feed though as they are long. Here's a link to...
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fordy reacted to FEENIX's post in the thread Best copper or bronze mono-metal bullet for expansion? with Like.
As others have noted, you need to figure out the type of bullet you need/want - mushrooms (remains intact), sheds petals on impact...
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fordy reacted to cohunt's post in the thread Best copper or bronze mono-metal bullet for expansion? with Like.
Do you want petals that expand or separate? If expanding, do you want mushrooming or large individual "cutting" petals?
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fordy reacted to JAYgs8163's post in the thread Best copper or bronze mono-metal bullet for expansion? with Like.
Well first probably find a bullet maker with monos that heavy (220-250) in 30 cal. Both Barnes and Hammer don't make them that heavy...
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fordy reacted to lancetkenyon's post in the thread Are we splitting hairs over specific calibers?? with Like.
Same caliber, same bullet, same speed? Doesn't matter what pushed it at all. 180gr NAB @ 2850 from a .30-06 or a 300SST, or a light...
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fordy reacted to cajun's post in the thread Are we splitting hairs over specific calibers?? with Haha.
Ah man without that us gun loonies would be bored. That’s why I have a 7mg, 280 and soon a 7 saum lol.
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For some the distance is a moving target. Speaking for myself ……..the range is lengthened directly to the size of target. If the...
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Uhmm, we use 24x24" targets at 1 mile and sometimes 2k (usually a 36x36"), and often up to 1,000 yards, we practice on 1 moa targets. We...
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Long range and Extra Long Range should include the words live or inanimate, as ethical and skill come more into play than "should I" or...
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Long range is a relative term. For me anything over 500-600 yards is long range. I feel 100% confident out to those distances because I...
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IMO, the more important question for the hunter/shooter is "Where does your long range capability end?" For hunting game at long range...