Have never seen an over killed coyote or groundhog.Overkill is just an opinion, we`ll need to see pictures, to decide for ourselves.........
Gentlemen, I present... the ".220 REDLINE"
- Thread starter fredo
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Overkill = Over dead = good thing
long40shot
Gold $$ Contributor
Overkill is underrated. Not my quote, but a good one!
Whelp, looks like the Redline likes them 70 TSXs well enough...
That is two 'cold bore' shots, a day apart. I know some like to get all hung up on shooting tiny groups, which makes perfect sense if that's the name of the game! But, for a pure killin' rifle, I'm MUCH more concerned about initial, repeatable 'cold bore' impact. So, to see a killin' bullet rag the same hole out, is to make for one very happy, very confident hunter...
I'll slap the chronograph on next time out, to confirm MV & see how close Quickload prediction is to reality. Should be crowding 3900!
Here's the REDLINE, with a 3-15x50 sittin' pretty & ready to wreak havoc on some coyotes & whitetails...
That is two 'cold bore' shots, a day apart. I know some like to get all hung up on shooting tiny groups, which makes perfect sense if that's the name of the game! But, for a pure killin' rifle, I'm MUCH more concerned about initial, repeatable 'cold bore' impact. So, to see a killin' bullet rag the same hole out, is to make for one very happy, very confident hunter...
I'll slap the chronograph on next time out, to confirm MV & see how close Quickload prediction is to reality. Should be crowding 3900!
Here's the REDLINE, with a 3-15x50 sittin' pretty & ready to wreak havoc on some coyotes & whitetails...
Yep for a hunting rig you cannot ask for more than that.Whelp, looks like the Redline likes them 70 TSXs well enough...
That is two 'cold bore' shots, a day apart. I know some like to get all hung up on shooting tiny groups, which makes perfect sense if that's the name of the game! But, for a pure killin' rifle, I'm MUCH more concerned about initial, repeatable 'cold bore' impact. So, to see a killin' bullet rag the same hole out, is to make for one very happy, very confident hunter...
I'll slap the chronograph on next time out, to confirm MV & see how close Quickload prediction is to reality. Should be crowding 3900!
Here's the REDLINE, with a 3-15x50 sittin' pretty & ready to wreak havoc on some coyotes & whitetails...
pirate ammo
Guaranteed to take the wind out of their sails
dead is dead,,PERIOD,,
Coyotes didn't wanna play, and the flat out hot & dank wet weather sure didn't help things!
Anyhoo, shot the 70TSXs to 400yds, and accuracy was holding just fine. Looks like 3865 FPS is indeed where they're running at...quite tame compared to the smokin' 4K FPS 75JLKs used for chuck schwackin' this summer...
Note to self, DO NOT SHOOT the Redline on steel @ 200yds!!!
For a goof, wanted to note POI shift between this new 70 TSX load, and the proven 75 JLK load, just in case I wanted to swap either/or for a coyote. Whelp, the 75 JLK impacts 0.1mil high, with the scope zeroed for the 70TSX, that's easy enough to compensate for! But, my AR-500plate suffered a fatality in the process...
Sheeeeit, I shoulda known better!!! THE 70TSX throttled the plate, but the 75JLK going 150fps faster just sizzled right thru...YIKES!
Anyhoo, shot the 70TSXs to 400yds, and accuracy was holding just fine. Looks like 3865 FPS is indeed where they're running at...quite tame compared to the smokin' 4K FPS 75JLKs used for chuck schwackin' this summer...
Note to self, DO NOT SHOOT the Redline on steel @ 200yds!!!
For a goof, wanted to note POI shift between this new 70 TSX load, and the proven 75 JLK load, just in case I wanted to swap either/or for a coyote. Whelp, the 75 JLK impacts 0.1mil high, with the scope zeroed for the 70TSX, that's easy enough to compensate for! But, my AR-500plate suffered a fatality in the process...
Sheeeeit, I shoulda known better!!! THE 70TSX throttled the plate, but the 75JLK going 150fps faster just sizzled right thru...YIKES!
snert
Silver $$ Contributor
Coyotes didn't wanna play, and the flat out hot& dank wet weather sure didn't help things!
Anyhoo, shot the 70TSXs to 400yds, and accuracy was holding just fine. Looks like 3865 FPS is indeed where they're running at...quite tame compared to the smokin' 4K FPS 75JLKs used for chuck schwackin' thus summer...
Note to self, DO NOT SHOOT the Redline on steel @ 200yds!!!
For a goof, wanted to note POI shift between this new 70 TSX load, and the proven 75 JLK load, just in case I wanted to swap either/or for a coyote. Whelp, the 75 JLK impacts 0.1mil high, with the scope zeroed for the 70TSX, that's easy enough to compensate for! But, my AR-500plate suffered a fatality in the process...
Sheeeeit, I shoulda known better!!! THE 70TSX throttled the plate, but the 75JLK going 150fps faster just sizzled right thru...YIKES!
Look at it this way my friend, now you can aim at the hole and if the plate doesn't move, just smile!
LMAO, P! The plate didn't move the first time!!! Could barely detect the slightest bit of a "tink" amid the blast...
Since the life of test brass has drawn slim, whipped another fresh batch of REDLINE brass. Pretty involved process, as described in post #1, but we got 'er lined out. So, now with rifle deer season nary a month away, the question to ponder is this:
WHO will come out on top???
This guy...
Or, these little nasties???
If this meeting is destined to be, I know who I'm bettin' on!!!
Course, there should be a nice corn fed doe (or 3) that'll catch a TSX, but I'd sure like to see that dude above get within 400yds of the REDLINE. Or, one of his drinkin' buddies...
WE SHALL SEE!
Good huntin' all!!!
Could barely detect the slightest bit of a "tink" amid the blast...Since the life of test brass has drawn slim, whipped another fresh batch of REDLINE brass. Pretty involved process, as described in post #1, but we got 'er lined out. So, now with rifle deer season nary a month away, the question to ponder is this:
WHO will come out on top???
This guy...
Or, these little nasties???
If this meeting is destined to be, I know who I'm bettin' on!!!
Course, there should be a nice corn fed doe (or 3) that'll catch a TSX, but I'd sure like to see that dude above get within 400yds of the REDLINE. Or, one of his drinkin' buddies...
WE SHALL SEE!
Good huntin' all!!!
Sir, sittin' 70TSX .025" off a hard jam, best I care to figure. Have had good luck with other T/TSXs seating same when loading for other cartridges, Was glad to see these shoot so well, as I'm not one to 'tinker' a hunting load to death...
P.S....
Think I need my head examined???
Passed a (small rack) decent older buck with the bow the other evening. He strolled right past @ 23yds, oblivious to having fully drawn pins on his ribs. As I was sizing him up, couldn't help but think, "yeah I'd prolly shoot him with the REDLINE"...if that tall feller don't show up...
So, what I'm sayin is...I just passed a chip shot at a better'n average buck (for here) with a bow, in hopes of saving him for reserve duty, with a rifle
After having pondered this (my sanity) the last 36hrs, have come to the conclusion that, this buck just played his "get outta jail free" card. Cuz, if'n he decides to push luck and pull that 23yd 'drive by' again, imma hafta loose a VPA on his ribcage...and worry bout rifle season, later!!
Think I need my head examined???
Passed a (small rack) decent older buck with the bow the other evening. He strolled right past @ 23yds, oblivious to having fully drawn pins on his ribs. As I was sizing him up, couldn't help but think, "yeah I'd prolly shoot him with the REDLINE"...if that tall feller don't show up...
So, what I'm sayin is...I just passed a chip shot at a better'n average buck (for here) with a bow, in hopes of saving him for reserve duty, with a rifle
After having pondered this (my sanity) the last 36hrs, have come to the conclusion that, this buck just played his "get outta jail free" card. Cuz, if'n he decides to push luck and pull that 23yd 'drive by' again, imma hafta loose a VPA on his ribcage...and worry bout rifle season, later!!
Fredo, you sound exactly like me. Passing up gimme shots with archery gear to maybe get a better opportunity with a rifle or muzzleloader. The only difference is, I do it every year. Pretty much don't normally need venison by archery season so I wait. Passing up nice bucks that I don't seem to find later in the year. I'm an idiot, I know. 30 years ago I'd have ventilated anything with decent bone on it's head. Today, not so much.P.S....
Think I need my head examined???
Passed a (small rack) decent older buck with the bow the other evening. He strolled right past @ 23yds, oblivious to having fully drawn pins on his ribs. As I was sizing him up, couldn't help but think, "yeah I'd prolly shoot him with the REDLINE"...if that tall feller don't show up...
So, what I'm sayin is...I just passed a chip shot at a better'n average buck (for here) with a bow, in hopes of saving him for reserve duty, with a rifle
After having pondered this (my sanity) the last 36hrs, have come to the conclusion that, this buck just played his "get outta jail free" card. Cuz, if'n he decides to push luck and pull that 23yd 'drive by' again, imma hafta loose a VPA on his ribcage...and worry bout rifle season, later!!
John, after a hunter has shot enough deer (bow & gun), seems like the thrill off letting one pass is just as exciting as if you'd get your hands on em?
Will always love bow hunting, it's such a pretty time of year & we get to see deer so close up! Reckon it was also creepin' in back my head that I just didn't wanna punch my bow buck tag, too soon...
The freezer will get filled, one way or another!
Will always love bow hunting, it's such a pretty time of year & we get to see deer so close up! Reckon it was also creepin' in back my head that I just didn't wanna punch my bow buck tag, too soon...
The freezer will get filled, one way or another!
December seems to appeal to me more these days especially now that I have the permanent box blind. HEAT in December is new to me. Heat, comfort and a good rifle/ crossbow rest is tough to beat in December. Never been a crossbow fan but again with this new blind, I have one for the December archery season. Figured out that sitting in a tree with alot of cloths on in 10° temps with a vertical bow makes drawing it back impossible without lowering the weight. Crossbows a no brainer.
Whelp...corn's finally combined off, its been the most wet harvest in anyone's memory!
5" snow on the ground, and near another foot on the way!
Inside of 48hrs 'til Opening Day, when the Redline (hopefully) gets a crack at proving itself on a whitetail. Will hold off on the does a while, in anticipation of a decent buck making itself famous...
Feel like a kid on Christmas Eve! Thanks again to everyone following along! Will be sure to document whatever transpires, good OR bad...
Happy hunting, all!
5" snow on the ground, and near another foot on the way!
Inside of 48hrs 'til Opening Day, when the Redline (hopefully) gets a crack at proving itself on a whitetail. Will hold off on the does a while, in anticipation of a decent buck making itself famous...
Feel like a kid on Christmas Eve! Thanks again to everyone following along! Will be sure to document whatever transpires, good OR bad...
Happy hunting, all!
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