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Offline foxcaller

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« on: July 16, 2003, 10:34:51 AM »
Does anyone have any experience with Remington 300gr JHP's in the 45-70? Do you feel they are as good, worse or better than say the comparable bullets made by Hornady, Sierra, etc. They shoot really well in my 16" contender barrel and I am hoping some of you have used them to hunt with and can share some stories. Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2003, 11:15:52 AM »
They shoot pretty much the same as the Hornady 300 grain HPs out of my Ruger Number one.  They both shoot wonderfully over heavy loads of Reloader 7!!!  I shoot them interchangably based on which I can get cheaper.

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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2003, 05:30:18 AM »
Yeah, I have not taken any game with mine yet either but I am looking forward to doing so. I am getting an average velocity of 1827fps with these bullets out of my 16" barrel and IMR4198. I drew an elk tag here in AZ yesterday and I am wondering if the hollow point bullet would be the way to go or if I should use a 350 grainer for this. I am hoping to get some feedback from those who have taken animals with the 45-70 and get some suggestions.
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2003, 10:14:22 AM »
Heh foxcaller, I'm from Mesa as well and also drew an elk tag. Did you get a cow or bull permit? I think the 350's would give you better penetration on an animal as big as a elk. They are tough animals with thick hides and heavy muscles/bones to pass through to get to the vitals. The barnes 300 gr might be the exception but they are costly. Congratulations on the tag, i'm going to chicken out and use a long gun.  Rick
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2003, 12:20:30 PM »
Nice to meet you Niteman. Where do you live? I am near Sossaman and Guadalupe. I hear you on the elk being tough. I have taken a bunch of elk with bow, rifle and muzzleloader but this will be my first attempt with a handgun, if you can call this 16" hogleg I have a handgun. It certainly is a handful I'll tell you that! Perhaps I will try some of the 350 grainers to see how they will shoot. What about the 405 grain Rem softpoints? That should be pretty wild to touch off with a nice stiff powder charge. My  eldest and I have antlerless tags for unit 5a.
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2003, 01:27:24 PM »
I think the 405's would be comparable to the 350's and an excellent choice if you keep your shots under a 100yds. I can't tell the difference between the rem 300 or 405's in my 14" with the muzzle tamer. I live near Main & Stapley and i'm hoping these 117 degree days are over so I can get out and shoot. Good luck on your hunt,  Rick
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2003, 01:43:50 PM »
Nitemann, I lived right behind the Mervyn's on Stapley and Main for 11 years. Just moved out here two years ago.
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« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2003, 08:46:43 AM »
and the great state of Arizona has not seen fit to let me have an elk tag yet. so maybe I'll try itout on general Bear season if the Blue looks good this year, Raymond
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