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I must admit I've been distracted. It started last winter with the purchase of an 1918 Enfield in a 303 British. I had to tune it up and develop a load ( still searching ) Then, Turkey Hunts in three different states. Then, several fishing outings and now my Son gets married next Saturday. Whew!!
But it's now mid July and the Cicadas are singing, some of the grasses have gone dormant and late season butterfly's are starting to show up. Our early MZ season is mid September and its not too early to start thinking about a good hunting load.
I've shot everything over the years but I'm currently fixated on the Lehigh / Knight Red Hots. We've taken two deer with them and they are devastating on game. My choice is as follows:
200s for the 45 - In either a 1/20 or 1/30 barrel
250s for the 50 - It hammered them last year
275s for the 52 - i don't think I've even shot them yet but I traded for the bullets and I'm sure they will be effective.
I know all will do the job. Any thoughts on a best load? I hunt West KS and long shots are a possibility as I can set up for hunting close up or long range.
But it's now mid July and the Cicadas are singing, some of the grasses have gone dormant and late season butterfly's are starting to show up. Our early MZ season is mid September and its not too early to start thinking about a good hunting load.
I've shot everything over the years but I'm currently fixated on the Lehigh / Knight Red Hots. We've taken two deer with them and they are devastating on game. My choice is as follows:
200s for the 45 - In either a 1/20 or 1/30 barrel
250s for the 50 - It hammered them last year
275s for the 52 - i don't think I've even shot them yet but I traded for the bullets and I'm sure they will be effective.
I know all will do the job. Any thoughts on a best load? I hunt West KS and long shots are a possibility as I can set up for hunting close up or long range.