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Old 10-15-2008, 03:46 PM   #1
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Default Deer hunting with 6.8mm

My uncle says that this round is appropriate/ok for hunting deer. Any thoughts? Anyone ever shot it?
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Old 10-15-2008, 04:33 PM   #2
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My uncle says that this round is appropriate/ok for hunting deer. Any thoughts? Anyone ever shot it?
I've shot a 7mm, but that sounds like an exotic round. Who makes it?

The 7mm is a perfect round for deer and even sometimes elk.
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Utah hunt starts on Saturday. Can't wait.

Never heard of a 6.8 mm.
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I'm sitting out this year's hunt. Too many kids' activities going on. I'm bummed.

I've never heard of a 6.8mm.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6.8_mm_Remington_SPC
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I've shot a 7mm, but that sounds like an exotic round. Who makes it?

The 7mm is a perfect round for deer and even sometimes elk.
IMO, 7mm is too much. I'd rather use a 7mm for elk or even moose.
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IMO, 7mm is too much. I'd rather use a 7mm for elk or even moose.
That's why I like my 30.06.

It could probably bring down something the size of Victor Unga.
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That's why I like my 30.06.

It could probably bring down something the size of Victor Unga.
I like the 30-30 for big animals, though the 7mm has a lot of good uses.
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