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    Old 10-04-2007 | 05:52 PM
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    whats the biggest size bullet i can stuff in a .243win
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    Old 10-04-2007 | 06:01 PM
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    105gr. last I knew...
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    Old 10-04-2007 | 09:17 PM
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    Same here. The 105 is the heaviest I have seen.
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    Old 10-04-2007 | 09:51 PM
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    Berger makes 115's but you need a fast twist barrel to stabilize them.
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    Old 10-07-2007 | 12:50 AM
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    The 85g triple X is all you'll need.........
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    Old 10-07-2007 | 10:33 AM
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    What are you going to be shooting at? Decide that then decide on a bullet weight and construction.
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    Old 10-07-2007 | 01:29 PM
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    With nothing more said, I'd guess deer at a minimum............
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    Old 10-07-2007 | 02:29 PM
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    from groundhogs to deer my gun likes 100 grains but just wanted somethang bigger
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    Old 10-07-2007 | 05:23 PM
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    from groundhogs to deer my gun likes 100 grains but just wanted somethang bigger
    Sometimes bigger isn't better,I use Sierra 85gn. BTHP for deer and woodchucks...
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    Old 10-07-2007 | 08:08 PM
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    Sometimes bigger isn't better,I use Sierra 85gn. BTHP for deer and woodchucks...
    How does it do on deer ?

    Thank You.

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