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7mm berger, which one?
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<blockquote data-quote="bkondeff" data-source="post: 243045" data-attributes="member: 10444"><p>First, I'll state that I have had good luck recently with the 168 berger using Retumbo powder, getting just over 3000fps out of a stock Sako 75 with a 24.5" barrel. I killed my buck with it this year, but only at 350 yards.</p><p> </p><p>One thing I would do is check to see if you think your magazing can handle the LONG length of the 180 grain high BC bullets or even the 168's. I think the 180's would be better if you can fit them and get the requisite velocity and accuracy, but I think the numbers will support the 168's, based on what you said you are getting now. I assume you have a 26" barrel as mine is only 24.5. Retumbo powder will add a little velocity and you should have the velocity and energy right at 1000 yards if you can do your part. You will need a lot of practice and perfect conditions as you know, just because your gun can do doesn't mean you should....unless you know you're ready.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck trying!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bkondeff, post: 243045, member: 10444"] First, I'll state that I have had good luck recently with the 168 berger using Retumbo powder, getting just over 3000fps out of a stock Sako 75 with a 24.5" barrel. I killed my buck with it this year, but only at 350 yards. One thing I would do is check to see if you think your magazing can handle the LONG length of the 180 grain high BC bullets or even the 168's. I think the 180's would be better if you can fit them and get the requisite velocity and accuracy, but I think the numbers will support the 168's, based on what you said you are getting now. I assume you have a 26" barrel as mine is only 24.5. Retumbo powder will add a little velocity and you should have the velocity and energy right at 1000 yards if you can do your part. You will need a lot of practice and perfect conditions as you know, just because your gun can do doesn't mean you should....unless you know you're ready. Good luck trying! [/QUOTE]
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