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Old 12-22-2014 | 07:02 AM
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SecondChance
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Originally Posted by alleyyooper
Since 1979 I have used Sierra 85gr. HPBT with IMR 4350 to about 2800FPS. Also tried same bullet with IMR 4831 ar about same speed.

Works great on deer, coyotes, crows, wood chucks, and even a bear over the years.
Whole family uses this load in different rifles, brother a Winchester Model 70, Dad in a Ruger 77, cousin in a Savage.

Al
Well gentleman, sounds like we have a winner!!! 4350 it is and now just to get some projectiles and away we go!!!! He even offered up his hunting spot for me so as to try out my newly built 6.8 SPC as well for building the ammo for his honey!!!
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