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Yep, I don't mind the destruction caused by such bullets either, because on average they kill quicker than harder bullets--though "on average" must be emphasized. But have seen a higher percentage of instant drops from lung shots with target-type hollow-points than with conventional hunting bullets.
The damage does take a while to get used to, since it's normally greater around the exit hole than the entrance hole, which is the opposite of "conventional" expanding bullets. But the massive damage also means you can put the bullet somewhat further behind the shoulder and still get quick kills. The Scenars have replaced just about every other bullet on my reloading bench..... I'm getting there! Absolutely easy to load. Shooting them in a handful of different guns now
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Kimber thanks all for the Kudos. She wants a necklace made with her ivories, which is cool by grandpa and I. 
THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running!www.lostriverammocompany.com
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Late season cow elk killed via my 308 and 155gr. Scenar. ![[Linked Image]](http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l463/Huntr7X57/image_zpsnarbbh6a.jpeg)
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Wow awesome shooting Kimber! Very, very cool seeing her smiling with that cow!
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Great picture. Gotta try some of those Scenar's. Hearing too many good things about them.
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Great picture. Gotta try some of those Scenar's. Hearing too many good things about them. Was thinking the same thing.........
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Late season cow elk killed via my 308 and 155gr. Scenar. What are the specs on that .308? Nice looking rig BTW.
THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running!www.lostriverammocompany.com
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GA Precision nontypical, Rock Creek #3 contour at 22 inches. McMillan Edge and a S&B 10X42. Pretty awesome rig.
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That sounds like a pretty awesome rig.
These days the .308 is boring and pedestrian to the vast majority of shooters.
That said, it is by far the one I reach for, more often than not, for everything from coyotes to mule deer and elk. It continues to kill stuff with ease, and has to be the single easiest cartridge I have ever played with when it comes to producing accurate handloads.
That S&B looks like it was born for that rifle.
THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running!www.lostriverammocompany.com
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The 308/155gr Scenar combo is really tough to beat, IMO.
I absolutely love my GAP 308!
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I shot a nice 6 pt. bull, and my son (13) shot a 202 inch mule deer with the 308 and 155 grain scenar this year. Both were shot 1 time through the lungs, and both tipped over dead in less that 5 seconds. Very nice results.
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GA Precision nontypical, Rock Creek #3 contour at 22 inches. McMillan Edge and a S&B 10X42. Pretty awesome rig. What does it weight? Looks like a great combo!
"Never miss the opportunity to shut the f$%K up." Colonel Hopewell.
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I figure we had better bump this thread up in anticipation of campfire members contributing to it in the upcoming months!
THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running!www.lostriverammocompany.com
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Yesterday I zeroed my 20" .308 T3 Lite that I dropped into a laminate stock, after CDI did their magic. 5 shot groups were about as good as I can expect with a lightweight gun. I am holding a 230 grain .45 acp for scale, and the dot is a 3/4" garage sale dot. ![[Linked Image]](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/Rifles/IMG_1696_zpsxglogg1a.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/Targets/IMG_1715_zps1kag0hms.jpg) I had brought along my Sako TRG to see how the 155 Scenar/Varget. The TRG really liked the Scenars ![[Linked Image]](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/Targets/IMG_1716_zpsawdgcnqn.jpg) .14 .44 .12
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Here's a couple fresh ones Mackay. ![[Linked Image]](http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee266/zingdingo/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0825.jpg) 155 Scenar - Tikka T3x in 308 390 yard shots (2), dropped at the second, both bullets exited leaving quarter sized holes. ![[Linked Image]](http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee266/zingdingo/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1006.jpg) 139 Scenar - Gap Nontypicalish in 6.5x47L 475 yard shot, quartering away, dropped at the shot (caught spine), good expansion.
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Carl, those are two nice bucks, congrats.
Hey, nice shooting too.
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Carl, There is a whole lot of awesome going on with those pictures. Awesome high country scenery. Great looking Muleys. On a personal note, I love hunting Muleys, as they are one hell of a lot less work packing out than elk  . Dang fine looking rifles. Stellar!
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Thanks guys! The high mule deer hunt is my favorite, I just tagged along playing guide and outfitter this year for fun.
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