This new 22 ARC has 73gr, 77gr and 88gr written all over it. It's tempting to, my problem is, my income and my want/shooting budgets are in two different zip codes and apparently on two different continents
Meanwhile on RS they're killin bear, deer, elk , and moose with .223 and 77gr TMK.
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xsn10s
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There's a way to use the 75 ELDM in an AR15 but requires some modification done to the magazine, lower, upper, and barrel. I got some 75 gr ELDM's to test seated out to two lengths. If they shoot better than the 73 gr ELDM's I might do the mods to my AR. In a bolt rifle with the right twist it's a no brainer.
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I have the same problem but in my own county lol.
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Bob Hagel once wrote a few words that should be engraved in the mind of every big-game hunter. He stated, "You should not use a cartridge that does the job when everything goes right; you need one that works when everything goes wrong."
You can find that quote numerous times in that very thread linked.
I've killed deer with the 175 SMK's out of a 308, had 2 that worked great and 3 that penciled but folks been killing critters with them for decades ShoNuff,
The Tubb Nose ring cutter is supposed to turn them into a true hunting bullet from what I read
The Tubb Nose ring cutter is supposed to turn them into a true hunting bullet from what I read
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Now is a good time to buy a used labradar. Check the classifieds. I saw one for $325.00 shipped with a nice ultrepod & soft case.
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Just my humble opinion to my friends here, but for me, using a caliber that is generally considered way too small, is as incorrect as using a caliber that is way bigger and mor powerful that necessary, and the shooter cannot control it. With the exception of the top 2 or 3 percent of the excellent precise shooters (present company included here ) who can take big game with small calibers, the rest of the hunting population who shoot three rounds or LESS a year prior to the hunt, should be discouraged from attempting such a feat. I am sorry to say I know way too many "Hunters " who literally shoot one or two rounds at a 10 inch target at 100 yards, If they print in the black, they say the ,magic words. "Thats a Dead Deer ". and that's it!!! A box of bullets should last 4 or 5 years. I think the game deserves far better consideration that that. A small miss with a small light bullet, can result in a wounded animal, and the same hold true for the guy using his 300 Win or Weatherby mag, once a year, and hitting the deer way too far back, causing a long tracking job, and a delayed death of the animal. With so many correct and suitable calibers and bullet weights available, why not use what is generally time honored , and considered appropriate. Unless, of course , you are among that 2 or 3 percent who are exceptional shooters. I , for one, need my 270 Win for whitetail. I always will. Just my humble opinion,
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22GT w. 77TMK @ 3200fps.
Wrecks coyotes from 320 to 696 to date. 11 so far this fall, and I haven't even started predator hunting yet. Just targets of opportunity.
Wrecks coyotes from 320 to 696 to date. 11 so far this fall, and I haven't even started predator hunting yet. Just targets of opportunity.
Everyone knows I'm a light and fast guy but I'm really curious why a guy that is so " High BC " Trumps everything would even put this post up ??????
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Have you tried any 75 gr or 88 gr ELDM's yet Lance?
