1. Deer six feet: Laying on my back with my head against a stump and my Winchester 30-30 across my chest with the butt end from left to right, a doe stepped up beside me feeding on acorns not 8 feet from where I lay and she took one more step closer to me before I shot. I opened my eyes...
Great, sure hope I bloody that Customized Marlin XL7 in 06 this season. :mrgreen: Always wanted a fin wolf but they cost to much to buy one on G&A or any place else. I would also love to have a savage 99 but they cost to much also :)
Well, I am glad you all liked the read. I will be taking a break on articles until after the first of the year, so good luck hunting and thanks for the encouragement.
I am going to back off this load some because when I look at data including Q/L this load might be at 54,000psi and could be lower due to the shallow lands and grooves of my Marlin, but over my desired 62,500psi. If anyone would run for me this bullet and powder in their Q/L program and keep my...
I decided to work with IMR4007ssc in my 30-06 Marlin XL7 using my favorite bullet when hunting whitetail deer and hogs, the 165gr HPBT Sierra G/K
My load chain was:
165gr HPBT Sierra G/K
IMR4007ssc
Winchester Brass
Fed 210 Match primer
OAL 3.185"
Results:
Velocity - 2907fps average...
Great points with the posts being made. Let me make it clear that the article is really about clarity, light transmission, low light and roughness along with simplicity for the dollar spent. Unless you really spend the bucks, you will not have what a well made fixed has in the above mention...
Yes, the FX-2 6x36mm is on my Nosler M48 TGR and is a great scope. You will like the FX-3 6x42mm especially at twilight it is an awesome scope. Had the older 6x42 and loved it at twilight but this new FX-3 tested even better at twilight.
I choose not to draw any conclusions from your post. Glad you like where you are and I have had no issues with my Leupold fixed or variables. Thank you for posting.