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Old 03-02-2009, 01:14 PM   #1
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Well I have all kinds of excuses, the wind was bad it was cold and I was bundled up, On the other hand they did ok for the conditions. The first two shots were with Montana Xbore oil in the barrel I just gave it a quick wipe,Since thats the way I hunt I shoot my first group that way to.
I was on the CC rifle range at the 100yd bench with my Triumph,
first group was 120gr BH and a Short Black Harvester sabot, the light was good the wind was 8-15 and a bit gusty. It may not be the best group but I was pleased with it under the circumstances. Lee


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Old 03-02-2009, 01:18 PM   #2
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The second group was with every thing the same but I changed the powder load to 110 gr BH209.
After that I thought I had a feel for what they were doing to check that I hit the 8 inch gong at 250 3 times in a row. Then I pasted a delighted smile on and headed for home. Lee


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Old 03-02-2009, 01:48 PM   #3
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WOW!!! those things work. And you're a heck of a shot. Nice groups.
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Old 03-02-2009, 01:56 PM   #4
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HoooWeeee! Very nice shooting there Lee.But it's not very nice of you to post targets like that with those expensive bullets that I don't want tobuy.
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Old 03-02-2009, 01:58 PM   #5
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If I can line up with a boar next month when I get away to go boar hunting for a couple days we will find out how well they work for hunting. While they appear to like a bit less powder than the SW ; I think I like the design a bit better, with the fold in nose and the thinner shoulder they will probably bulge in the middle and get deep penetration with out coming apart. I like the price to. This summer will tell but so far they look good. Lee
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Old 03-02-2009, 02:05 PM   #6
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I'd be smiling too,good shooting.I hope you crack a hog so we can see what they do.
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Old 03-02-2009, 02:11 PM   #7
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Nice shooting. Let us know the "end" results.
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Nice shooting! Those are some pretty impressive groups. Keep us posted when you are able to go hunting with them.
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Old 03-02-2009, 02:20 PM   #9
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The FTX are made for reloading and are boxed 50 to a box for 26 dollars I thought that was much better than SW's. Lee
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Old 03-02-2009, 04:49 PM   #10
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Great shooting, Lee!
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