In my .300 Win Mag Ruger M77 MkII Stainless, at 100 yards. I measured the group two ways. One, I measured outside to outside as it laid, and subtracted the bore diameter. On the 2nd measurement, I pushed the paper pedals back from the backside, measured OS to OS again, and subtracted the bore. I'm sure I did something improper for the old fellers to accept my results, but I'm pretty happy.
I only had the time to fire three rounds. Then it was back to being a 15 year old's homework helper. I did use Strelok to work out my mil dot yardage at 6x, 12x, 18x, and 24x.
Now I just need to check them out at range. The Mil Dots are true at 12x.
Looks pretty danged good buddy. That combo will make meat.
Thanks guys. I've never used a Barnes rifle bullet period. So I figured it was time.
Also, this rifle hasn't been cleaned since 2009 when I sold it to my uncle, so now I'm debating on leaving some bore foam in it for 15 mins. Seems like a roll of the dice, I've always heard the soft all copper bullets like a clean barrel. Any thoughts on this?
I’ve got a buddy that swears by the TTSX, he uses them with full confidence and has a fairly long list of successful hunting under his belt. There isn’t many other bullets I would say would work better for normal hunting ranges. The penetrate like crazy and expand well. What’s not to like.
Those are excellent results. Good luck with your hunting. I also got one of my first 300wm's back a few months ago. Its one I gave to my dad. He kept it in the safe and never shot it. It was a sub moa 3 shot group gun as well. Those 90's MKII stainless rifles shot very well. I've had quite a few of them, from 30-06 to 338wm and was always impressed with them. I'll be shooting my 300wm again, but in a better/heavier stock than the boat paddle. The boat paddle stock is excellent for hunting, not so much for shooting off the bench. Especially with its factory hard rubber tire butt pad. I won't even call it a recoil pad, because it doesn't soak up any recoil at all!!!!
I may just give a TTSX a look at though in this rifle. I will probably be trying the 168TTSX out first though.
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
Fella I know up in Tok he swears by the 168 TTSX. every couple yrs he hits me up asking me to load him up 50 rds for him. (he uses a 300WSM). Its getting about that time again for him to hit me up. He uses that bullet on everything Moose, Sheep, Caribou and Brn Bear,.
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Originally Posted by Bricktop
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego.
Fella I know up in Tok he swears by the 168 TTSX. every couple yrs he hits me up asking me to load him up 50 rds for him. (he uses a 300WSM). Its getting about that time again for him to hit me up. He uses that bullet on everything Moose, Sheep, Caribou and Brn Bear,.
I wonder why he uses such a light bullet in his .300 ? I wish they made the TTSX in 200 grain. If I had a .308 I'd use the 168, but I've always like the heavier bullets in my magnums.
Those are excellent results. Good luck with your hunting. I also got one of my first 300wm's back a few months ago. Its one I gave to my dad. He kept it in the safe and never shot it. It was a sub moa 3 shot group gun as well. Those 90's MKII stainless rifles shot very well. I've had quite a few of them, from 30-06 to 338wm and was always impressed with them. I'll be shooting my 300wm again, but in a better/heavier stock than the boat paddle. The boat paddle stock is excellent for hunting, not so much for shooting off the bench. Especially with its factory hard rubber tire butt pad. I won't even call it a recoil pad, because it doesn't soak up any recoil at all!!!!
I may just give a TTSX a look at though in this rifle. I will probably be trying the 168TTSX out first though.
Yeah, my .338 Win Mag in its boat paddle stock, left my shoulder looking like a steak that came off the grill. That hard rubber pad would leave its line prints lol
I love the Hogue stocks, and my Rugers have shot great out of them.
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