I shoot 140s out of my .280 and have killed two bulls. One dropped like he was hit by lightening and the other took about 5 steps but never took another chew on the clump of grass in his mouth.
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Randy, at 51 years old I have very few heroes. You sir, are one of the few. I drove 2 hours after work one day to meet you at the Nashville BHA pint night, then 2 hours back home after and on to work the next morning. I really can't think of any one else I would have done that for. I love the...
I keep trying to replace my Browning A-Bolt Medallion 26" .280 to save a pound or so, but always go back to it. My first handload with RL 19 and 140gr Accubonds shot under an inch and reached over 3000fps. It hits like a freakin bolt of lightning on everything from elk on down.
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Smart move looking at the TN NWR, and even better if you can bring a boat. OnX would also be helpful up and down the river locating additional public lands, ie TVA.
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