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    Bullet Advice

    I've used the 180gr. SSTs in my 30-06 and had complete penetration on an elk cow. It was a double lung shot so no bones larger than ribs were hit. I'm now using 168gr. Barnes TSX and getting very good accuracy. I have complete faith in Barnes TSX bullets getting the job done. Don
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    Can't bed a Tikka T3 ????????????

    From the point of view of someone that likes to tinker, Tikka T3 rifles can be boringly accurate. You take them out of the box, do a little cleaning and they shoot great groups from day one. I'd be afraid anything I might do would just be messing with success. Don
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    New to the sport. Advice needed

    I've owned several Stevens Mod. 200 rifles in the past, including a .243, .270, 7mm-08 and 30-06 and still own one in .223. The original model 200s had a stagger feed blind magazine that was attached to the action, whereas the new ones now have an inline magazine that is attached to the stock...
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    Mifflin, Pa

    I wish I was a bit closer. I'm just North of Allentown, PA. and would love to find a facility like that near here. The $40 cost is very reasonable considering the facilities offered. Don
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    Berger VLD, COL?

    I've been reloading for many years, but I'm definitely a newbie when it comes to long distance shooting in general and in particular loads using the Berger VLD bullets. I'm hoping these bullets will work well from a new 26" barreled Savage Mod. 12FV in .308 Win. I was wondering if I would be...
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