Shot Placement is the Key

by Daniel
(Canada)

Tikka T3 Lite .308 Cal

Tikka T3 Lite .308 Cal

Choose a caliber you can handle, preferably one with readily available and varied cartridges. I like the .308 Winchester, but the 30-06 and the.270 are equally competent.
Shoot all copper bullets, in 150, 168 or 180 grains. I use the Barnes TTSX in 168 gr.

Shooting on the range with a rest and unlimited time to aim is hugely different from the actual hunting situation!

Visibility, weather, nerves, shaky rest, etc.

So yes, do use a shooting table with a good rest to sight your scope, but once this is done, PRACTICE in various positions and stances, mimicking real life situations.
Make sure! Please!



Shot Placement is the Key


Thanks Daniel, I cannot agree more. Absolutely, plenty of practice followed by ethical shot placement is key in a clean kill.
I also use Barnes Bullets and support the use of them. My Tikka in .300 WSM loves the 165gr and is super accurate.
Cheers - Mark

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by: Dan Buss

Once you got your rifle punching tacks at the range, if you miss your game shot then you know it was you that messed up... not your gun.

My Remington 700 in .338 is a one holer 225 grain PSP Boat Tail.

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