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Yesterday morning this buck walked out and stopped at 238 yds. He took a 168 gr. Hornady Amax low in his right shoulder (near the end of the scope in the pic). The bullet came to rest just under the skin low in the opposite shoulder. With both shoulders broken, he managed to cover another 20 to 30 yards. I've enjoyed shooting this combination on the range, working up loads and putting it to work. With due regard for the pressure limitations in Garands, a moderate charge of IMR4895 was pushing the Amax.