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Offline 6.8mmARHunter

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I've seen a few bears...
« on: August 13, 2013, 10:35:57 AM »
I've seen a few bears...

Yep, I'm bored in my cubicle. And it's only Wednesday.

Anyone around here kill one with a 6.8mm SPC?  It's actually a 7.0358mm (.277 inch same as 270 Winchester) projectile. My only rifle is an AR 15 type rifle. Muzzle velocity is ~2600 fps. Would you fire one into the ribe cage and see if it dropped, or would you tripple tap? I wouldn't want to wound one and have it get away.


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Re: I've seen a few bears...
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2013, 10:37:27 AM »
If you are shooting tacks I'd go upper shoulder......break it down where it stands.

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Re: I've seen a few bears...
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2013, 10:39:26 AM »
It is actually Tuesday.  Not to wreck your day.  :chuckle:
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Re: I've seen a few bears...
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2013, 10:43:31 AM »
It is actually Tuesday.  Not to wreck your day.  :chuckle:
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Re: I've seen a few bears...
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2013, 11:21:14 AM »
If you are shooting tacks I'd go upper shoulder......break it down where it stands.

Yeah, it easily shoots <1" groups at 100 yards. But would you fire just one shot and wait and see if it drops (or three quick ones). I suppose I shouldn't even worry about it till I at least see one in the woods while stalking them in the woods this year...
« Last Edit: August 13, 2013, 11:30:51 AM by samckernan »

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Re: I've seen a few bears...
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Re: I've seen a few bears...
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2013, 11:23:27 AM »
Hit him once where it counts......if he gets back up, hit him again. I would be worried less about shots 2 & 3 and focus on the first....

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Re: I've seen a few bears...
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2013, 11:26:50 AM »
Hit him once where it counts......if he gets back up, hit him again. I would be worried less about shots 2 & 3 and focus on the first....

Sounds legit. Thanks.

 


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