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Erik · July 18, 2000, 05:08 PM

The "perfect" shot? A .243 is the minimum.

I'd opt for a .30-06. A .270 would be just fine with me. too. Anything larger, while there is nothing wrong with larger

, just is not necessary.

July 18, 2000, 05:08 PM	#4
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	The "perfect" shot? A .243 is the minimum. I'd opt for a .30-06. A .270 would be just fine with me. too. Anything larger, while there is nothing wrong with larger , just is not necessary.