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  1. DagOtto

    .223, 6mm, and 6.5 failures on big game

    Any details? Distance, velocity, follow up shots?, bullet type? Thanks
  2. DagOtto

    New Rifle Build- Bullet and Caliber- Mono metal- Thoughts?

    Hey, thanks for posting this. I'm tracking necropsy reports for various calibers and bullet and wonder if you know approximate muzzle or impact velocity from your gun and also if there was an exit or not? Thanks!
  3. DagOtto

    New Rifle Build- Bullet and Caliber- Mono metal- Thoughts?

    Was swapping a trigger out on a 700 clone for my brother.
  4. DagOtto

    New Rifle Build- Bullet and Caliber- Mono metal- Thoughts?

    Forgot to post pics, not that looks matter :) It is not nearly as sexy as the Anti-x, Proof Carbon, Altitude stock, NF scope .308 I built for a friend a few months ago. But also several thousand dollars cheaper. With scope but no suppressor it weighs 8.1 pounds. Bought 4 cases of hornady...
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    New Rifle Build- Bullet and Caliber- Mono metal- Thoughts?

    Hello, I thought I'd give a quick update about the status of the new rifle which prompted me to start this thread and for which I have gotten such great advice through all of the replies. Given the goals for this gun and the feedback I got from everyone I tentatively decided to re-build my old...
  6. DagOtto

    Montana Rifle Co, Shoot2Hunt, and Rokslide Rifle

    IMHO- A person can accept money from the sale of a product that he helped design, prototype, test and bring to market while still retaining integrity and honesty within his field of interest. When did we arrive at this place where the majority of folks believe that if someone in the industry...
  7. DagOtto

    New Rifle Build- Bullet and Caliber- Mono metal- Thoughts?

    okay, thanks for clarification. Did the bullet exit?
  8. DagOtto

    New Rifle Build- Bullet and Caliber- Mono metal- Thoughts?

    Thank for sharing this necropsy report. I'm having a hard time seeing what is going on with the wound. Other than the fact that the bullet destroyed a lot of the heart and lungs?! Was there an exit wound and if so about how big dia? I'm entering all of this data in a running spreadsheet so...
  9. DagOtto

    Best Mono Bullet for Hunting/Effective Kills

    Congrats! And thanks for the really great necropsy write up and details!
  10. DagOtto

    Best Mono Bullet for Hunting/Effective Kills

    Thanks much. He was thrilled and proud. Shooting drills over the last year made such a difference as he set up and took the shot with real calm confidence! Pretty cool moment for me as a dad.
  11. DagOtto

    Best Mono Bullet for Hunting/Effective Kills

    Another copper bullet terminal performance report. This one from last night. My sons first deer! Whitetail doe at 75 yards with .243 win. DRT compressed non lead bullet. Great shot entered just behind front leg and exited opposite side. 1.25 - 1.5” exit wound. Heart shot. She jumped and went...
  12. DagOtto

    Copper Ammo Recomendations

    As for data that is already out there about bullet performance, here are few sources I've found. Hornady's law enforcement site has lots of test data for different bullets. Here is .308 CX test data following FBI protocal...
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    Copper Ammo Recomendations

    I believe that the search for data to help to pick any bullet (lead or non-lead) is a valuable thing and that it should have some base-line metrics and standards to help make the data more defensible and to create consistent, reliable and accurate results. There appear to be two ways to test...
  14. DagOtto

    What is "proper cheek weld" I'm getting different advice

    Thanks for photos. That is what I think I look like in my head. But have never taken a picture or video of my form. Your post makes me realize I should take a video of my shooting form to see how my head alignment looks. I feel like my hand is doing a good job per your description but can...
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    What is "proper cheek weld" I'm getting different advice

    Thanks All for the comments, Seeing nobody says that this is good advice for hunting conditions and shooting I will keep on with current technique but pay attention to not "pushing" the stock or steering with my face bones! Appreciate the input.
  16. DagOtto

    What is "proper cheek weld" I'm getting different advice

    Hi All, I'm a mountain hunter and I am focused on improving my skills as a field shooter on game. I am not interested in optimizing competition or bench shooting. My guns are all between 8 and 10.5 pounds fully built-out and loaded. My personal shooting distance limit for big game is 500...
  17. DagOtto

    Best Mono Bullet for Hunting/Effective Kills

    Hey SDHNTR, I don't think this thread has been a debate at all. Except maybe for your recent post and the previous one from 35Whelen. I think most of this thread has been a series of sharing information and data and asking questions. Unless I missed something, you two really are the only...
  18. DagOtto

    Best Mono Bullet for Hunting/Effective Kills

    35, I appreciate your sharing your photos and experiences with this thread. I also appreciate that you have settled on a bullet and type of bullet that you are happy with and have no interest in changing from. Some of us enjoy trying to optimize our systems including hunting bullets and enjoy...
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    Best Mono Bullet for Hunting/Effective Kills

    I totally agree. But the hard part is figuring out what type of wound channel and penetration at what velocities each of these bullet options actually offers. I so wish there was an independent testing lab that would test bullets and publish the results for average wound cavity size and length...
  20. DagOtto

    Questions for Form and other "small caliber for big game" folks

    Damn, that is such a true and accurate summary IMHO. As one of those who is not a beginner and not an expert, I feel somewhat bad for asking questions. It's obvious to me that someone needs to say, "shut up kid, just do as a I say." And they are probably correct. BUT, even on this site I see...

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