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Ready for elk! Not too shabby! ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/G2jERzi.jpg) The rifle ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/Wbd3hfq.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/SWgzycf.jpg)
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I’ll swing by and grab it on my way through…. Let you know how it works on elk…. Ha!
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Sure why not? Lightweight too About 8 LBS ready to hunt.
When are you guys coming out BTW?
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My load for my lowly model 70 with 180gr ttsx 94.0 gr of 7977, rem 9 1/2 avg velocity 3280. Oal 3.600
But that 199 has a much higher bc than the 180 ttsx. G1 close to 600, have these been verified?
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Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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Sure why not? Lightweight too About 8 LBS ready to hunt.
When are you guys coming out BTW? Headed west on the 9th. I just checked mine at 500 yesterday, Summer has been hell for my shooting, but the 300 and Mashburn both shot well, thankfully.
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My load for my lowly model 70 with 180gr ttsx 94.0 gr of 7977, rem 9 1/2 avg velocity 3280. Oal 3.600
But that 199 has a much higher bc than the 180 ttsx. G1 close to 600, have these been verified? According to Hammer owner (Steve Davis) recent findings the 199 is running close to .661 BC from a 1:8 like my proof barrel. Scott I'm going up on the 12th of Oct.
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Sure why not? Lightweight too About 8 LBS ready to hunt.
When are you guys coming out BTW? Headed west on the 9th. I just checked mine at 500 yesterday, Summer has been hell for my shooting, but the 300 and Mashburn both shot well, thankfully. Leaving the 338 at home.. Shame...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Sure why not? Lightweight too About 8 LBS ready to hunt.
When are you guys coming out BTW? Headed west on the 9th. I just checked mine at 500 yesterday, Summer has been hell for my shooting, but the 300 and Mashburn both shot well, thankfully. Leaving the 338 at home.. Shame... No, not necessarily. I had it in the truck, ran out of time. But that gun hasn't moved in years BSA. I wouldn't ever do it, but I think I could take it and know it's going to be fine. I have shot the same load from that rifle for awhile now and it just always puts stuff on point.
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How many thousands did you seat off the lands?
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Sure why not? Lightweight too About 8 LBS ready to hunt.
When are you guys coming out BTW? Headed west on the 9th. I just checked mine at 500 yesterday, Summer has been hell for my shooting, but the 300 and Mashburn both shot well, thankfully. Leaving the 338 at home.. Shame... No, not necessarily. I had it in the truck, ran out of time. But that gun hasn't moved in years BSA. I wouldn't ever do it, but I think I could take it and know it's going to be fine. I have shot the same load from that rifle for awhile now and it just always puts stuff on point. I hear that. I know that rifle is one of your favorites for elk hunting. Much like mine is. A good elk rifle should always be ready to go. Always sighted in and never lose zero. My 338wm is that way, much like the rest of them in the safe. But when it comes to trusting a system, that one is dead nuts reliable. I just got off the phone with one of my buddies and was talking to him about my new to me 300wby and that is another one that is like the 338wm. However, I have not had it in the field. I may not like some feature of it, like the overly large scope. Fotis' rifle is bad azzed, looks damn accurate. Not really a question if it will produce some scary accurate groups out to 600 yards. Wondering if he's wrung it out at that distance yet???? Would like to hear the results. Sometimes with rifles like that, it's pretty boring to shoot 3 shot groups at 100 yards. Try 3 shots at 4-600 and get back to us, please.. With a rifle like that, I'd be expecting 1" groups at 400... I'm getting ready to head to the range with one of my 7mm's to fu ck with the BOSS. See what it will do at 400.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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My load for my lowly model 70 with 180gr ttsx 94.0 gr of 7977, rem 9 1/2 avg velocity 3280. Oal 3.600
But that 199 has a much higher bc than the 180 ttsx. G1 close to 600, have these been verified? Mine likes Retumbo, but this is good info as Retumbo is scarce. Have 4# of 7977 on the shelf.
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Great job Fotis, thanks for sharing. Good luck on your hunts!
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How many thousands did you seat off the lands? Hammers are not especially sensitive to jump. I sat them at 3.585" and let loose!
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How many thousands did you seat off the lands? Hammers are not especially sensitive to jump. I sat them at 3.585" and let loose! thank you. I am going to start working up some loads for a 30-06 and 150 hammers. I will start .020" off and see how it shoots
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YOU SHOULD HAVE NO ISSUES.
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Nice shooing Fotis!
Wish you the best on your hunts.
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My 300 rum likes reloader 25 also.
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YOU SHOULD HAVE NO ISSUES. boy were you correcct!! shot the single best 5 shot group i've ever shot with 150 power hammers in a 30-06. i am a believer!!
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