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Looking for your favorite factory loads for whitetails using a 1-8 twist 223. I've got some 75gr Hornady HPBT on order also trying to find the best mono bullet choice for my twist, assuming the heavier the better.
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The federal fusion load has worked well for me with 7 to 12 twist.
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The Barnes Vortx TSX load has also worked as far as mono stuff, 53 or 55 grain, can't quite remember exactly
I have some Hornady 55 gr SP that may get a trial this fall.
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Barnes loads a 70gr TSX for the 5.56, sure wish that was available in 223.
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After killing his first little doe with a .350 RM at age 11, my younges shot a couple few with a Colt 16-inch. Target model and 75-grain TAP Hornady's. I've killed a single antlered buck with a Barnes 55 grain VorTx.
Son has also killed a couple of slickheads with 788 Rem .22/250 55-gr. CoreLokt, I'd say most factory softpoint fodder 55 and up would kill pretty well at reasonable range.
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Oh. I thought this thread was going to be about Annie Oakley.
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Doubletap loads a 62 TSX. That would be a good one to try.
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Remington HogHammer load works great for culling does here at the Ranch. Works great on Hogs too.
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What is this "factory fodder" you speak of?
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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I'd try a box of Fusion. That is one tough bullet. A deer probably won't catch one.
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I don't know why folks want to continue calling it 'stunt shooting'.
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Mebbe because they can't imagine a 5.56mm whacking an elephant with one shot, or a water buff.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Speer Gold Dot 64 grain "law enforcement" load
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Last edited by 10gaugemag; 06/11/17.
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Even these..Work well and are in stock. 😝
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A few weeks ago I used Hornady Steel Match ammo loaded with their 75 gr HPBT on these two bang drops. My HBAR will put 5 inside an inch, often well inside, all day long. At ~$20 for a box of 50 it is not a bad deal either.
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