I have a non AI Ruger 77 Mk 2 in 22.250...

I've taken down deer ( blacktails) with a 68 gr and/or 75 gr BTHP Hornady.

They worked just fine...the 80 grain A Max is also a damn good bullet for that kind of service..

Don't ask me why, but I think they are more accurate than the 75 grain A Max.


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