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Wilderness Blacktail reacted to memtb's post in the thread Best All Around Caliber for Whitetail and Mule Deer? with
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While we're discussing bullet failures…..I have 3 abysmal failures, followed by a phone call to the manufacturer. Of the several excuses... -
Wilderness Blacktail reacted to Turpentine21's post in the thread Best All Around Caliber for Whitetail and Mule Deer? with Like.
Those particular bullets, from that box because I remember I only bought 1 box, are the only bullets I have ever had that failed. One...
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Wilderness Blacktail reacted to Turpentine21's post in the thread Best All Around Caliber for Whitetail and Mule Deer? with Like.
Many years ago I had a 270 Winchester 130 ballistic silvertip do about the same thing as your 8 yard shot. But mine was at a much...
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Wilderness Blacktail 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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Wilderness Blacktail 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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I think you really can't go wrong with either of those choices. Also, the caliber is a preference thing depending on what you want to do...
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I use sally Hansens liquid nails nail polish rather than locktite. Works great for tying flies as well.
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Zermatt told me 20-30 inch pounds over the phone several years ago, I go 30 on my fixit stocks, plus just a lil more by hand. I usually...
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Wilderness Blacktail reacted to Sasman's post in the thread Love the rifle, but scared of the company?? lol with Like.
I guess i was one of the lucky ones . I picked up a used BA Tactical in 6.5 Creedmoor a few years back . I got it sight unseen from...
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Wilderness Blacktail reacted to comfisherman's post in the thread largest case per caliber choice? with Like.
Maybe, but I'm doubtful. Personally think the market is going to trend towards platforms that focus on making the shorter barrels...
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Wilderness Blacktail reacted to 06 SB's post in the thread largest case per caliber choice? with Like.
…and just like drag racing you rebuild a lot of motors and in your case rebarrel a lot of actions! It sure is fun though!
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Wilderness Blacktail reacted to Gary in MD's post in the thread largest case per caliber choice? with Like.
Been shooting the 257 Weatherby for about 30 years now. It set the bar pretty high for shooting fast and flat, it’s still tough to beat...
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Wilderness Blacktail replied to the thread largest case per caliber choice?.Yep, no replacement for displacement.
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Wilderness Blacktail reacted to BigNate's post in the thread Best All Around Caliber for Whitetail and Mule Deer? with Like.
Well it's interesting to see how many are using such large cartridges for something so small. These days, if I were needing a deer...
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Wilderness Blacktail reacted to turbobrick's post in the thread Best All Around Caliber for Whitetail and Mule Deer? with Like.
My trusty 300wsm is my ideal because it just flat works. I did build a 6arc bolt gun for smaller animals though, no blood on that one yet.