Mach3
A man after my own speed. GRIN
EDIT: thanks guys for your participation &
input.
Have a great season/s.
One decision has been made for my hunting 2021.
I don't have a rifle that I DON'T like !
I've killed deer in recent seasons with the 70, 6.5X55 and it works great w/120 NBT @ 3000 fps.
" " " " " " Custom 98 Mauser in 284 W, *** that was GIVEN to me by a 'fire' member. 139s @ 3000 fps is very close to
270 W with 140s @ 3000 fps. < which I have done >
" " " " " " " " Rem M Six in 30-06, 165 HBTSP @ 2900 fps. Fit and applicable for most N A game.
I've killed MORE deer with my Tikka T 3 Lite SS 270 Win. I'm not tired of it but it's a proven SLAYER.
I've killed 'some' deer with my Tikka T 3X Lite SS 7 RM... it's still in the running.
The ONE rifle that I like alot and have not hunted recently is my 70 Black Shadow in 300 WM.
It's not heavy and balances so well.
The higher scope mount keeps my head up and lessens felt recoil.
I hunted it exclusively 2008, 2009, & 2010..... that's 11 years back.
I had to DIG it out today.
I killed several WT those 3 seasons and THIS one is the FIRST deer I shot AT with it.
He weighed 194 #
He was only 180 yds but could have been out to 400.
He didn't go far and I'm GLAD. That's the 'exit' ?.. side -- fragments of 180 S Hot Cor. BAD LOT or....
EVERY deer I shot with those bullets had the same kind of 'exit' ? .
** I pulled those and stuffed GOOD 180 gr Spire Points..... Problem solved.
This one was 2010 - Look at EXIT HOLE.
The shot was not that high but in sliding him in the truck the hide rolled up.
SO.. one rifle that WILL hunt in 2021 is 70 Black Shadow, 300 WM !!!
NO I don't need a 300 WM.....But I LIKE it.
Jerry
AGAIN Thanks Guys