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83mvp · March 22, 2010, 10:02 PM

Used the "quarter bore ought six" for the last 25 years or so. It is without question, my favorite "go to" rifle for Texas. Load it up for deer and hogs. Load it down for varmints. Longest shot was about 320 yards on a 130 pound doe in the Texas panhandle. Entered in front of the right rear ham and quartered forward to the left shoulder. Bullet was lodged under the skin in front of the shoulder blade. Nosler Partitions. She met her maker where she stood.

4350 and 4831 under 117gr to 120gr bullets for deer and hogs. The smaller bullets for varmints. The trick is to find what shoots best in YOUR rifle. The quarter bore will do the job after that as long as you do yours.

Good hunting.

March 22, 2010, 10:02 PM	#16
83mvp Junior Member Join Date: May 31, 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2	Used the "quarter bore ought six" for the last 25 years or so. It is without question, my favorite "go to" rifle for Texas. Load it up for deer and hogs. Load it down for varmints. Longest shot was about 320 yards on a 130 pound doe in the Texas panhandle. Entered in front of the right rear ham and quartered forward to the left shoulder. Bullet was lodged under the skin in front of the shoulder blade. Nosler Partitions. She met her maker where she stood. 4350 and 4831 under 117gr to 120gr bullets for deer and hogs. The smaller bullets for varmints. The trick is to find what shoots best in YOUR rifle. The quarter bore will do the job after that as long as you do yours. Good hunting.