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This wasn't really a "long range" kill by long range standards, but I know there are a number of folks here interested in the cartridge so I thought I'd report. I had a cow elk tag and was undecided if I would try to fill it or not, but after deciding to turn the steaks from the bull I killed into jerky for a friend in the military that is about to need some snacks, I figured the extra elk meat would not hurt. Fairly low drama stalk got me to 455 on a group of 12ish elk. The first round entered right behind the shoulder, and she humped up slightly and started walking up hill, so I fired again and she dropped. Upon inspection it looks like both rounds entered nearly the same hole and both exited. Zero meat loss due to bullet(s) location, large internal damage and bleeding. I'm a fan of both the bullet and cartridge. I am using RL-17 and 140 VLDs, starting at around 2700fps. I have heard of a few folks having concerns and/or issues with small rifle primers in the cold, and also with RL-17 in cold/changing temps. The weather was coldish and clear, around 15*-20*, so likely not frigid enough to be a real test of either component in the cold. I'll keep testing them in cooler conditions and see what pans out. Tanner
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Nice report Tanner.
Thanks!
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Nice......
What stock is on your gun Tanner?
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Fill the freezer up bro....
Pretty cool both VLD's exited and RL-17 is good stuff...
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Perfect small eating-sized cow. Good job.
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Business as usual....stunt shooter....
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Nice shooting Tanner. I've got the reamer but haven't found the right donor yet.
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Nice work. The 6.5x47 is on my list. What are the spec's of yours?
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Nice shooting Tanner!! 140vld sure are a great bullet!
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Right on Tanner! Can't imagine how many minds you have blown with that cartridge/bullet combo....grin.
Add me to the list of folks who would like to know more a out the rifle.
Happy New Year!
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Nice report Tanner.
Thanks!
David +1 TanMan!
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Better than a 1/4 mile shot on live game. I'd call that a "long range" kill.
Very nice, and thats a sweet little cartridge. Congrats!
I have a cow tag that starts Jan 1st, and goes through March 31st. I'm using a 280 Ack.
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Dude. No Starsky?
Good shootin'!
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Dude. No Starsky?
Good shootin'! He's still picking corn. Stubborn bastard won't buy a machine so he does it all by hand. The rifle is a SS 700 SA with a #19 Bartlein barrel, (1-8" at 24") built by a Fire member. I just tossed it in a BC Ti Alaskan, and should probably bed it. Pretty straightforward build but I like it. Tanner
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Do I detect another murder via Super Chicken?
You did not "seen" anything, you "saw" it. A "creek" has water in it, a "crick" is what you get in your neck. Liberals with guns are nothing but hypocrites.
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Tanner,
Sorry if I missed it - what range finder were you using? Any issues with the cold?
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I'm using some Bushnell Arc 1400 thing. It's not my favorite but it worked ok in the cold. I will likely upgrade that soon.
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Tuner, Congrats! If Colton gets the 6.5 running in time to shoot a cow, post pics!
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Still nice shooting. Good work.
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Just built one to very similar specs. Stiller with Bartlein #19 cut to 22.5" in a Mcmillan classic. About perfect. Nice shooting on the elk.
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