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lapua
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8x68s info
#115050 - 21/09/08 10:08 PM

Hi all good men , needing info on the fine 8x68s mainly on the best bullets
for speed up to 2700fps up to 2900.

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Rolf
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Re: 8x68s info [Re: lapua]
#115068 - 22/09/08 03:28 AM

Hello Lapua,

I have a 8x68S, but so far shot only at the range.

180grs Ballistic Tip: very good precision, for red. load on game
200grs Nosler Partition: all round use bullet, tip easily damaged by recoil
200grs Woodleigh Protected point: all round use, precision ok, but not so good as Ballistic Tip
220grs Sierra pointed SP BT Gameking: recommended by Sierra, precision on par with Woodleigh

best regards
Rolf

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lapua
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Re: 8x68s info [Re: Rolf]
#115150 - 22/09/08 09:05 PM

Thanks Rolf , what about RWS range of pills I know they are not cheap and not easy to got hold off here down under !

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ozhunter
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Re: 8x68s info [Re: lapua]
#115162 - 22/09/08 10:44 PM

A frend of mine used the RWS Cone points with his 8x68s. I would think that Swift A Frames would be a strong option for such a caliber.

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Rolf
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Re: 8x68s info [Re: ozhunter]
#115193 - 23/09/08 04:33 AM

Gentlemen,

from RWS I only use the Twin Core (Doppelkern) bullet in .308 Win, 8x57IS, 8x64S and the 9,3x57, and 9,3x64 (here only with a reduced load).
The Doppelkern bullets are in all my calibers/rifles very precise (sometimes on par with match bullets!) and tend to stop the game pretty fast, even on heart/lung shots without striking bones.
But I consider them as "soft" bullets (therefore the immediate effect on small/medium game), but they tend to shed the front core quickly.
=> for heavy game as for the african or australian species of buffaloes you should prefer A-Frames, TSXes or the Woodleigh PP for "soft point" bullets...

If you are nevertheless interested in RWS bullets, and accustomed to 1 Euro per bullet + shipping, then send me a PM with your order list...
I think that the german bullet manufacturers designed bullets for our game, where red stag and boar generally weigh between 50-200 kg.

best regards & Waidmannsheil!
Rolf

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