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XP100 in 7mmBR loads and bullets for Deer
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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 2605131" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>I always enjoy the .22, 6mm, 7mm BR cartridges in the XP-100. Fun to hunt with as well as shooting some longer range targets.</p><p></p><p>The 7mm BR I hunted with was better with the heavier bullets not the lighter bullets due to the lower BC which is not overcome with velocity. So the remaining energy fell off appreciably. Clearly though this depends on what distances you anticipate shooting your game. 200 - 250 yards will accommodate those lighter, lower BC bullets just fine. Any longer than that and you should consider those heavier bullets, higher BC and slightly slower velocities. </p><p></p><p>Out of curiosity and because better, heavier bullets are available, I tested loads of the Hornady 166 gr. A-Tips and the Badlands 145 gr. Bulldozer. Better drops and drift with remaining energy out to and including 400 yards. These can be quite a handful without an efficient brake. These were tested off a bipod using a 14" barrel with a brake. </p><p></p><p>Enjoy the process!</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 2605131, member: 27307"] I always enjoy the .22, 6mm, 7mm BR cartridges in the XP-100. Fun to hunt with as well as shooting some longer range targets. The 7mm BR I hunted with was better with the heavier bullets not the lighter bullets due to the lower BC which is not overcome with velocity. So the remaining energy fell off appreciably. Clearly though this depends on what distances you anticipate shooting your game. 200 - 250 yards will accommodate those lighter, lower BC bullets just fine. Any longer than that and you should consider those heavier bullets, higher BC and slightly slower velocities. Out of curiosity and because better, heavier bullets are available, I tested loads of the Hornady 166 gr. A-Tips and the Badlands 145 gr. Bulldozer. Better drops and drift with remaining energy out to and including 400 yards. These can be quite a handful without an efficient brake. These were tested off a bipod using a 14" barrel with a brake. Enjoy the process! :) [/QUOTE]
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