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Offline a_bess

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Ammo Question?
« on: October 09, 2010, 08:13:08 AM »
I have a 7MM Ruger M77 MKII. I really like the gun, but I cannot seem to get any consistent groups. I have always shot Federal Premium 140 grn. Nosler Partitions for deer. Do any of you guys reload a good round that this gun seems to like better than the factory loads? I know every gun is different, but I am looking for a starting point.  :brew:
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Re: Ammo Question?
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2010, 08:15:25 AM »
Try some Nosler Ballistic Tips if you just want to see if the rifle will shoot good groups. I wouldn't necessarily use them for hunting, although I have and they do work good for deer. But for hunting you might go to the Nosler Accubond.

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Re: Ammo Question?
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2010, 08:30:41 AM »
How long have you had the rifle? Perhaps something has loosened up over time, like a scope ring or stock bolt. The scope could have a broken crosshair or something could be jammed between the barrel and stock as well. With the prices of ammo I hate to see someone burning through the ammo if its a different problem.

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Re: Ammo Question?
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2010, 08:31:33 AM »
My bud shoots the same rifle, same caliber and he loads for it. He is shooting 120 grain Ballistic tips. I believe thats what they are, the red tipped ones. That thing shoots darts.
I'll see if I can get the recipe from him.
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