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Old 05-11-2009 | 07:48 AM
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Default RE: Learning in the Rock Pit

Another thing that might make it a bit easier to hold is shooting 60 grains of T7, I do not think you could hunt big game with that load,
It would likely do the job with good shot placement at reasonable ranges. I'm sure a lot of deer were killed back in the late 18th. centruy with the old 45-60 Winchester. But I believe that round used a heavier lead bullet - something like 300 grains - over a 60 grain charge of black powder. If you put a Lee REAL or Hornady Great Plains over that light charge of T7 you would be good to go.


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