Yes, I've been reloading for 30 + years, stocking up also for that long
308 kicked @$$
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250yds will be the furthest shots, I need to stick with what dies and components I have
BrentM
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My TC 6 creed pistol braced with a folder and break'd is super mellow. Running a 110 A tip at 2560. Run electronic hearing pro and you can hear with enhancement.
del2les
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If you are handloading, just reduce the load, use 125-130gr bullets, etc. I use a 130 TTSX in my 308, and it works very well for the shorter ranges. Also, I have used the 125 NAB in reduced 308 and 30-30AI handgun loads. Also, you can use a 150 RN 30-30 bullet or a 150 Ballistic Tip with a reduced velocity load for softer recoil. There are several ways to reduce the recoil of a heavy kicking handgun and still be very effective on deer size game.
Also, there are a few factory loads in reduced recoil with a 125gr bullet or so.
Also, there are a few factory loads in reduced recoil with a 125gr bullet or so.
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Ernie that's a pretty long list, never got into the 6es , magnums 7mm, 300, than realized we didn't need those for these German shepherd size deer, started with the 308 parent case and worked my way down, handguns a lot also
I try to hunt as light as possible due to several back sergeries
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I thank all of you for adding to the post. I'm a disabled vet. my limitations are limited ,God I love being in the woods though. I was coming up out of our tank when the hatch closed on my hands, several surgeries there, when I finally got the hatch off my hands the pain was so great, I fell backwards and landed on the 105mm cannon, more surgeries. It's been rough but I still managed to get to the woods
I've been wanting to try those
That looks like my brace but the recoil was just too much
Not trying to change your mind, but shooting a rifle, even a 22 rimfire, without ear protection, does permanent hearing damage. Do not shoot without protecting your ears. So in that case by all means install a brake. Can also use electronic ear muffs if want to hear and also protect.
I'm going to look into those, but it's kinda like shutting the barn door after the cow gets out lol
BrentM
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Understand and that's why I'm making a suggestion on possible caliber change. I'd def running a light bullet in the 308 to tame the recoil. Deer aren't hard to kill at those ranges. Me, I'd be all over a 6mm or even a 223. I chose the 6mm for a touch more umph at long range for wolves, but I am also looking at 700-800 yards are reasonable distances with the pistol.
Use 125gr bullet. All you're hunting is white tail.
