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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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Sometimes bigger isn't better,I use Sierra 85gn. BTHP for deer and woodchucks...
How does it do on deer ?

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