picture 2 doe rib cage. i could have literally put my hand in that hole.... i couldn't be happier with these bullets close range. but only more testing will know for sure, LOL.
benellishooter
update,
i have switched to retumbo, 66 grains 180 vld. 2900 fps. seems to be a bit less than MOA out to 500. i shoot 400 every chance i get. 3 to 3.5 inch groups are the norm.
Deer season is upon us here in Missouri. new gun, new bullets. i let the testing begin about 645 am opening...
Update,
i have received 200 more Berger 180 vlds. loaded about 30 today. had to go shoot this afternoon i couldn't wait. the weather was far from perfect for shooting any kind of distance and the wind was blowing pretty good, around 15.
i went to 250 to zero my scope, i shot 2 fouler...
Joe,
Are you saying that you think this is repeatable? I'll be honest I'm not sure, but I'm going to try and give an honest report back when I find out. I can't wait! If I repeat it I'll be sure to give anyone a chance to shoot it that doesn't believe. Only time will tell now...
Update,
before i even get started, what you are about to read is the truth. this is not some drawn out story. i have been developing loads for my new gun, i landed on 180 VLD beger with63 grains of H1000 loaded at the lands. Chrony when working was reading around 2800 to 2850. this is my...
Update,
well i have spend the last 2 days with mostly retumbo and 168VLD and 180VLD bullets. scratching my head and not beliveing my own eyes.... long story short i have shot alot of rounds getting one good grounp one bad with the same ammo. then it got to where i would shoot 2 touching then...
all,
Everything is going well, got the gun picked up at my FFL this morning. As soon as i picked it up i got to work on my gun getting the base mounted, rings lapped and scope mounted. i really like the feel of the stock, looks good too.
i took the stock off to make sure the accu...
Hello,
This is my first thread other than saying hello in the new members section. My goal is to give a review of the savage long range hunter in 7 rem mag. I went to my ffl to pick up my gun tonight and the ffl dealer that I purchased the gun from didn't send a copy of his ffl with the gun...
Hi,
I have offically caught the long range bug. two of my buddies are just starting to dabble in the sport and i caught it as well. i just ordered a Savage Long Range Hunter in 7mm rem mag. hope to recieve it by next week. i hope to relay any information i can on the gun as i haven't found...