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I'm going to go ahead and say 208 amax 😉 I'm getting a new barrel in 308 just for that purpose (it will shoot the lower grs as well – just throated a little deep for the 208s).
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1 Bullseye
I took Yukonal's advice. I just got my new recoil lug yesterday. So I'm gonna re torque the action when I swap the lug tomorrow. You guys have really been great on here. I look forward to reading from everyone!
Yes I heard that the 208 was nice. I bet it puts stuff down hard too.
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Thanks guys. So I shot 4 loads today and the most consistent was Hornady white tail 150gr. Seems to be grouping best with 150's. However I was trying to improve my shooting technique over the last 200 rounds but today I went back to what comes natural and how about that I'm shooting tight again. I managed a less than 1/2 inch 5 shot group with that load. Probably could try some other loads and get better results but the nice thing about the whitetail load is I can find them everywhere as opposed to others that are only found in gun shops.
I shot Hornady WT 150gr this past weekend. Absolutely loved them! Very accurate, I must say! Nice grouping!
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1 Bullseye
Being a lighter load I don't know how they will do beyond 100 yards but I was truly surprised with them. Glad they shot well.
Maybe somebody with more knowledge then me could attest to the ballistics and performance of the 150 grain rounds.
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bye the way, what torque wrench do you use? Im using the Wheeler FAT wrench now but want to upgrade.
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1 Bullseye
I might get scolded at but I'm just using a standard torque wrench that I can find local in Texas. Its just a typical dial up wrench. Can't remember the brand.
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1 Bullseye
I worked up a load over last summer before hunting season using Berger 185gr Juggernaut OTM Tactical heads in 30 cal.
Even though they don't 'recommend' hunting with them, it didn't appear that it mattered to the recipient.
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bye the way, what torque wrench do you use? Im using the Wheeler FAT wrench now but want to upgrade.
I too am using the Wheeler FAT wrench and it's working perfectly fine, for me!
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Wheeler FAT wrench…for me too.
No issues, love the thing.
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bye the way, what torque wrench do you use? Im using the Wheeler FAT wrench now but want to upgrade.
Take a look at the Sinclair International catalog, and I bet you'll make the right choice.
Buy once, cry once.
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Any Torque wrench that is repeatable is better than none at all, but I would like to get a Borka set for more precision work. Very simple design and cheaper than a lab-standard one.
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1 Bullseye
Thanks for the recommendation Yukonal. I'll look that up.
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I have both the CDI ratchet torque wrench, and the CDI screwdriver type torque wrench for rings, bases, and lighter applications. I use them on a weekly basis, and have never looked back.
When I first bought a Fat Wrench, I opened the package, looked at it, packaged it back up and sold it. Nothing against it, just not for me. 😉
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