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    What Is The Best Hunting Cartridge To 500 yds.

    For deer and antelope I love my 7mm-08. I took this antelope last month at 430 yards. I feel like another 70 yards would not have been a problem. 120gr nosler ballistic tips over 45 gr of varget I can shoot 1/2 moa groups.
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    Mystery Ranch Pintler or ?

    I decided to try out the MR Sawtooth 45 for this year because my dad also drew an elk tag with me and I wanted to go with something that would be comfortable in the event I have to haul out 2 elk, he’s getting up there in age and also has a very bad knee. Some of the reviews I read said even tho...
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    Youth deer rifle.

    I see I’m a little late to the party but I also recommend the 7mm-08. I just got my nephew one for Christmas, TC Compass that came with a Leupold VX Freedom already mounted on it. Just loaded up some of Sierras new 165gr Gamechanger bullets last night that I hope will be a good all around bullet...
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    Non-Experienced Elk Hunters, Pick your Cartridge!

    Not to beat a dead horse but pick whatever you are most comfortable shooting after hiking miles through rough terrain. I definitely recommend a 7mm bullet or larger but thats just me. Know your limitations and the limitations and performance of the caliber and bullet you choose. I know several...
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    ELD-X vs LR AccuBond vs Berger

    How was the exit on the others that the bullets went through? I was looking into getting a 28 nosler for a while but already have a 7mm rem mag so I've been thinking bigger like a 338 cal.
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    bullet expansion test results

    If you are still interested in testing more bullets I just got some 7mm 175 gr nosler lr accubonds
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    ELD-X vs LR AccuBond vs Berger

    Has anyone had a chance to try out the Nosler Long Range AccuBonds? I'm working on finding a new load for my 7mm Rem Mag. So far I have picked up some 162 gr ELD-X and just today grabbed a box of 175 gr LR AccuBonds. Also wondering if anyone one has any hunting experience with any of these...
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    175g Hornady ELD-X loads for 7mm Rem mag

    How many of you prefer the175 over the 162 for all around big game hunting?
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