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    Old 04-01-2005 | 02:03 PM
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    April Fooool. HA! HA!
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    Old 04-01-2005 | 02:11 PM
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    Had me worried for a sec there R.H
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    Old 04-01-2005 | 03:22 PM
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    Yes, you can use a .22 short for Elk LOL
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    Old 04-01-2005 | 05:21 PM
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    Got me. Good one.
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    Old 04-01-2005 | 05:33 PM
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    Default RE: .17cal for elk?
    This one had me laughing before I opened it up.
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    Old 04-01-2005 | 07:03 PM
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    Default RE: .17cal for elk?
    They are a little sensitive to cross winds but hey who knows it might work fine.
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    Old 04-01-2005 | 09:05 PM
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    Default RE: .17cal for elk?
    HRM or Mach 2?
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    Old 04-04-2005 | 10:52 AM
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    Default RE: .17cal for elk?
    Haha!!
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    Old 04-04-2005 | 02:18 PM
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    You want to make sure you only use high quality ammo and keep your shots under 200 yards with it....
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    Old 04-04-2005 | 09:52 PM
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    the .17 will kill elk just as dead as a 600 nitro express, it's all shot placement.
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