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Anthony Terry · July 13, 2006, 11:40 PM

id say for sure at close range. you can load one around 2100fps with a 180gr. in a 22in barrel. maybe more with a longer barrel. prolly good up to 125yds on one maybe. i wouldnt push it over 100. but in closer...definetly.

July 13, 2006, 11:40 PM	#3
Anthony Terry Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2006 Location: Virginia. Posts: 673	id say for sure at close range. you can load one around 2100fps with a 180gr. in a 22in barrel. maybe more with a longer barrel. prolly good up to 125yds on one maybe. i wouldnt push it over 100. but in closer...definetly.