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Old 07-07-2011, 05:38   #140
Dusty
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Originally Posted by Buffalobob View Post
For long range work I use long barrels and high BC bullets
Deer/Antelope rifle has a heavy NBRSA barrel 30 inches long with brake for 32 inches and has two pounds of lead in the butt stock to weigh a total of 18 pounds. 240 Wby and it has killled six animals beyond 500 yards
I noticed a big improvement when I weighted the buttstock on my 700. I used a couple pounds of buckshot and Gorilla Glue, and it balanced the whole rifle really well. I've never hit a target past 924 yards with it, though...
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