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Old September 2, 2013, 07:55 AM   #35
std7mag
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Hmmm, to me the "efficient" cartridges mean smaller casing pushing a smaller bullet.
Great if your biggest threat is a prairie dog.
Not so great if you live in bear or big cat country!

As for my own experiences, I have had 1 deer run about 30 yrds after being shot with the 30-30. Numerous deer shot with my 30-06, and not one have taken a single step after being hit.

That being said, I don't just take my 06 out at deer season. I practice with it all year long. Ground hogs make good practice during the summer months
While at the range I like to shoot bowling pins, and sometimes golf balls, just to make things interesting.

Have just moved up to the 7mm Rem Mag and love the heck out of this gun/cartridge combo so far!!!

However at $30 a box for the cheapest thing I can find for it, I've been pushed into reloading.

Working up loads for Reloader 25, with the Sierra 160gr. HPBT Gameking.

OH, as for cheap and efficient... for my short range deer gun I use a NEF 20gauge with slugs... Cheap gun, light, fast handling, cheap ammo, and a plenty big enough hole...
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