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I hear what you are saying about shot placement.  My old Browning A-bolt 270 WSM put everything straight down as long as it was a vital shot but know about the physiology of deer specifically, they cover a lot of ground fast even dying.

I did shoot a bunch of Hornady 165 gr BTSP's and they shoot as well as anything I've shot so far.  Looking at the ballistics, I'm gonna run with this for now (until I collect enough funding for reloading).  The whitetail load drops a lot of energy fast in my opinion out past about 400yrds.

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That is very concerning.  I'm used to everything I shoot dropping immediately.  That round from the ballistics seems to loose energy fast.  I'm going to try some Federal Premium 165gr Trophy Bonded today.  Any body have any experience with them?

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I looked at the CDI stuff.  It's nice.  Will have to save some pennies but seems worth it. 

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Thanks for the recommendation Yukonal. I'll look that up.

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I need to get into reloading! 

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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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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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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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I would be very happy with that group.

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Will do. Thank you guys all for the advice.

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thank you sir.

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I didn't notice any issues with the recoil lug but I'll be ordering one from the Tikka Store today on your suggestion.

No crack.  I'll back it off to be cautious but I guess my concern is that now that it is at 51 have things settled with that torque to where 45 wouldn't be enough?

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Yea I'm using a good torque wrench. Beretta told me 47-53 so I went kind of in the middle.  Shot it, pulled it of the stock, checked it and back together. All looks good.

I've shot it for 200 since. Not arguing just stating.

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Yes the recoil lug. Sorry I had a brain lapse when I posted.  ;D

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Thanks, I thought it was pretty good but would like to see me and it do better.  I was really surprised that the Whitetail loads did so well.  I tried so many others that were a total bust I figured what could it hurt.  Only real draw back is the light bullet weight and the ballistics are as good as other loads.  I think this is a about a 500 yard load at best regarding terminal energy.