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Old 05-18-2017, 06:20 PM
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Browning introduced a new line of factory ammo for the 270 , 308 , 30-06 , 300 win , 300 wsm and the 7 RM etc .... Comes in two models , the big game BXC and the deer level BXR ... Looks good actually ... Has anyone tried these ..
Also what's your favorite factory ammo ... Nosler accubond , Federal copper or trophy bond , Winchester maybe ?
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Old 05-18-2017, 09:18 PM
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In my Tikka 270 I shoot Federal Premium 130gr Trophy Copper/130 and 150gr Federal Fusion. In my 25-06rem I use Federal Premium 117gr Nosler Partition for big game and 85gr Winchester XTP for predators. My girls' 7mm-08rem shoots Hornady reduced recoil 120gr SST, Hornady 139gr Whitetail, or 139gr GMX by Hornady. I also practise with Federal Bluebox 130gr in my 270.
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Old 05-19-2017, 12:50 AM
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I was thinking about trying out the rimfire stuff but found out it is made by Winchester. Accuracy reports seem nothing great, not a fan of WW and Rem in rimfire ammo so will probably stay away plus I have more rimfire than I'll shoot in 10 years.
Looking at the website I'd try the BXC, by the description worth a look, wonder if it's a new design or someone's rebranded bullet.

In factory ammo I like the TBT loads from federal, 160 in 7mag and 140 in 280. I have bought FC 160 accubonds in 7mag and Barnes 120 ttsx in 260 as well.
Reloading like the Barnes LRX and Swift S2, and the Hornady SST are good on paper and cheap.
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Old 05-19-2017, 07:36 AM
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Haven't heard of the new Browning stuff....

But I use federal premium for pretty much all the rifles I've owned

25-06 - 115gr partition
7-08 - 140gr partition
270 - 150gr partition
30-06 - 180gr partition

.223 - Hornady 55gr V-max has been the only exception

I would like to try the Hornady 145gr ELD-X in my 270 Win if it ever comes to Canada....can't find it right now.
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