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  1. 11-05-13, 07:49 #51
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    Quote Originally Posted by SilverBullet432 View Post
    Season opens in 20 mins here.
    Two weeks from today for me... cant wait. Just hope I'm over this stupid flu by then. I think it's almost done but I still keep coughing. Going to suck if that's still going on; will scare the deer away!
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    Quote Originally Posted by lunchbox View Post
    This year will be giving 556/AR go, puled dot off mounted scope and zeroed. Still undecided on ammo for season, been looking around threads and brushing up on 556/223 ballistics, etc.. Really wanting to stay away from frangible rounds and similar, as meat harvest is a concern. Alabama deer are not very big so looking for round that put'em down without destroying too much meat.
    I haven't read this whole thread so forgive me if it's already been mentioned but the federal fusion may be worth a look. If I recall correctly it is a bonded bullet and they offer it in a 62gr load. I ran into a guy a while back who's young daughter used it for her first deer hunt and he seemed to be pleased with the results. Being familiar with the small deer in Alabama I don't think you'd have to do much tracking if you put a 62gr pull through the lungs.


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    Quote Originally Posted by longball View Post
    I haven't read this whole thread so forgive me if it's already been mentioned but the federal fusion may be worth a look. If I recall correctly it is a bonded bullet and they offer it in a 62gr load. I ran into a guy a while back who's young daughter used it for her first deer hunt and he seemed to be pleased with the results. Being familiar with the small deer in Alabama I don't think you'd have to do much tracking if you put a 62gr pull through the lungs.


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    I'll be using the fusion this season. The Barnes TSX is another good choice. 100% copper and folks are getting fantastic expansion and retention with it.

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  4. 11-13-13, 06:59 #54
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    Barnes is definitely a great choice when penetration and weight retention are a priority, or when shooting game that is pushing the limit of your chosen caliber. Given the size of the deer down here, I think the 62gr fusion would be adequate while saving the OP a little money.


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