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    fruitnut replied to the thread Hammer bullets.
    I can appreciate that. After the Hammer sheds it's petals, it becomes pretty much a flat nosed solid. Flat nosed solids give the deepest...
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    fruitnut replied to the thread Hammer bullets.
    If you shoot the 108 Apex vs the 127 Hammer the Apex will start out ~300 fps faster and arrive at distance 400+ fps faster. With a mono...
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    fruitnut replied to the thread Hammer bullets.
    Darn, what have you been feeding those buggers. But don't you think that when it comes to deer speed kills. A light for caliber Hammer...
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    fruitnut replied to the thread Hammer bullets.
    Yes, shoot the Apex and it's just like shooting a magnum. South Texas, anything will kill those undersized deer.;););)
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    fruitnut reacted to buckbrush's post in the thread Hammer bullets with Like Like.
    Better BC can improve terminal performance too. ;)
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    fruitnut replied to the thread Hammer bullets.
    Some of the monos like Barnes retain all their weight and form a big mushroom. The Hammers shed their nose. Are we sure the Hammers have...
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    fruitnut replied to the thread Hammer bullets.
    I wish Hammer would bring out a line of higher BC bullets. The only place they seem behind is on BC. Other bullet makers have figured...
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    fruitnut replied to the thread Hammer bullets.
    You can run a heavier mono in 1:10 if the bullet is short and stubby. But that's not the way to go for ranges past about 400 yards. Long...
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    fruitnut reacted to dskav's post in the thread Defiance Ti-X Actions with Like Like.
    thanks! yes, put this together myself and l may decide to switch barrels in the future. that's one of the reasons I went with a long...
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    Cutting Edge bullets https://cuttingedgebullets.com/
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    fruitnut replied to the thread Defiance Ti-X Actions.
    Nice looking rifle.! Is this a build that you put together yourself? If so, I guess that means you could switch barrels yourself, right?
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    You might try Apex Outdoors. Bullets very much like the Badlands. I'm hoping they'll increase their offerings...
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    fruitnut replied to the thread 338 Rum and Alaska Brown Bear !.
    They were shooting a 338 RUM with 225 Accubond loaded 100-200 fps over Hodgdon's max load. So that blow out the primer and locked up the...
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    fruitnut reacted to Koda_'s post in the thread 25-06 Ackley Improved velocities with Like Like.
    You've been helpful. I wasnt aware of the Apex bullet, and thats an impressive BC. Versatility is key with a build like mine so more...
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    That is a great rifle. I like it. I've just been trying to help you make the most of it. Good luck with your rifle and hunting adventures.!
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