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PALongbow · February 21, 2002, 07:58 PM

Johnny Guest,

My SRH is scoped with a 2X Simmons Gold Medal scope. Being fairly new to this revolver I have been practicing at 50-75 yards shooting off hand and off shooting sticks. Shooting sticks have drastically improved my shooting especially out at 75 yards.

I like the 200 grain XTP and it shoot really well for me with the load I have for it. By going to the 240 grain XTP I don't see where 40 grains is going to make a difference when shooting deer. Boar might be a different story but here in PA thats not an option for me.

I hunt with a longbow during archery season so I have learned to get in close to deer by hunting the thick stuff. I'm looking forward to hunting woodchucks and deer this year with my SRH.

Ron

February 21, 2002, 07:58 PM	#7
PALongbow Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2001 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 103	Johnny Guest, My SRH is scoped with a 2X Simmons Gold Medal scope. Being fairly new to this revolver I have been practicing at 50-75 yards shooting off hand and off shooting sticks. Shooting sticks have drastically improved my shooting especially out at 75 yards. I like the 200 grain XTP and it shoot really well for me with the load I have for it. By going to the 240 grain XTP I don't see where 40 grains is going to make a difference when shooting deer. Boar might be a different story but here in PA thats not an option for me. I hunt with a longbow during archery season so I have learned to get in close to deer by hunting the thick stuff. I'm looking forward to hunting woodchucks and deer this year with my SRH. Ron