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<blockquote data-quote="Scot E" data-source="post: 1130560" data-attributes="member: 10832"><p>The tough part about long range hunting is that it hard to find a setup that works well at all distances. You really have to prepare for what is needed for the long shots and manage the weaknesses that may come at closer distances. The interlocks are out for the LR stuff you mentioned. </p><p></p><p>So a couple options. You can use 2 bullets, one for up close and one for your LR stuff. Or you can find your LR bullet then deal with what MAY happen up close. </p><p></p><p>I have one gun that will shoot the BTSP interlocks to nearly the same POI as my LR bullet. So I sight in for my LR bullet and just know I can shoot to 350 yards or so with the BTSP with no concerns. This isn't always easy to get to happen though and you may have to adjust your turrets for each bullet which isn't hard but is a step you can screw up and blow an opportunity. </p><p></p><p>I would agree with Bigngreen the 215 grain berger is a good place to start. If you can get them to shoot they will be what you need for your LR stuff and have enough weight that if they expand a bit too much up close you still have enough weight to get sufficient penetration. </p><p></p><p>Good Luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scot E, post: 1130560, member: 10832"] The tough part about long range hunting is that it hard to find a setup that works well at all distances. You really have to prepare for what is needed for the long shots and manage the weaknesses that may come at closer distances. The interlocks are out for the LR stuff you mentioned. So a couple options. You can use 2 bullets, one for up close and one for your LR stuff. Or you can find your LR bullet then deal with what MAY happen up close. I have one gun that will shoot the BTSP interlocks to nearly the same POI as my LR bullet. So I sight in for my LR bullet and just know I can shoot to 350 yards or so with the BTSP with no concerns. This isn't always easy to get to happen though and you may have to adjust your turrets for each bullet which isn't hard but is a step you can screw up and blow an opportunity. I would agree with Bigngreen the 215 grain berger is a good place to start. If you can get them to shoot they will be what you need for your LR stuff and have enough weight that if they expand a bit too much up close you still have enough weight to get sufficient penetration. Good Luck! [/QUOTE]
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