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alf

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With the wind finally laying down, it was time to get back out there.

30 degrees with 50 % humidity, the views were spectacular through the thermals.

Winds were light out of the west, perfect for my favorite spot. It had been 3 weeks since the last time there, so it was time.

Here's the daytime view again of the setup.

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I started with several female invitation howls spread out over 5-6 minutes, then into the bunny blues.

It only took 5 minutes for this gal to show at the very top of the hill in the upper right of the pic. As she started down the hill, I nuked the caller.

Once she got to the bottom & hesitated, I turned on a low squeaker for a few seconds that got her motivated again.

She took a step as I shot, & hit her midship, didn't go far though, where she went out of sight is where she piled up.

6x6.8 SPC, 70 Ballistic Tips at 3200 strike again.


 
lockrotor said:
Great job, have you tried any 55 gr out of the 6x6.8? Who is the barrel maker?
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Thanks, it's a 20" X-caliber 10" twist barrel.

For some reason, I never did try any 55's, despite having a bunch.

I concentrated on the 70 BT's & 70 Blitzkings, but did try 65 Berger & Vmax.

Eventually I did a shoot off between the 70's & the BT's won.

I have had nothing but great results with those, so I'm staying put.....for now.....;)
 
old cat said:
Well done Alf. Sure would like to use an ar-10 in .243, law only allows .22cal, so 60gr. in 22x6.8 & ,22dti.
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Thanks, I'm a big fan of the 22 DTI, I consider mine my #1 for night time coyotes.

52 Bergers at 3550 is a formidable force.

I would hate to have to pick between that & the 6x6.8, but I could slum either if push came to shove.

If starting from scratch, I'd seriously look at the 22 ARC with a short freebore & 12" twist.
 
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