Can't wait to shoot it.Got it back from a reputable Quebec gunsmith.He does alot of work for competition 1000yd shooters.I am going to try sierra moly coated matchkings.Do these work good on deer,seriously?

Oh dear, this could become interesting...
- mike

P.S. congrats on your new toy. It sounds like a winner. And btw, I would choose another bullet for hunting.

Okay, I'll start.

No, Matchkings are not game bullets.

Jaywalker

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Originally posted by shootaway:
Got it back from a reputable Quebec gunsmith.

I am bursting with curiosity...who is this Quebec gunsmith?

The reason that I ask is that I have not heard of many (read: hardly any) decent gunsmiths here in Quebec. I would like to have a new contact.

There was one 1000 yard shooter/gunsmith by the name of "Wiper" that apparently did some decent work in the past.

'Seriously', yes the MK will work on deer. They are; however, not a deer bullet and I personally would prefer to use a premium game bullet.

Francis Gaulin,they also make their own actions.

Yes make no, none, zerro doubt about it they will work on game. Take it from a fella that has used them and seen them used on a lot of game. Do not listen to the tribe of those that have not used it.....at least that is the way my mind works.

Mark D

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at least that is the way my mind works.

Mark D

I wasn't aware it was working...

Get to work...

Gotta agree with Mark, the MK's will be fine...

Grabbing popcorn and beer.

SMK's are nasty

Shooting deer with SMK is about as stupid as putting a muzzle brake on a 300 Win Mag.
Saw the thing off and use bullets designed for hunting..............DJ

DJ - I'll bite, and just for the record please state the experience you have with using MK's on game.

I would imagine after a response as such it could only mean that you seen it used many a time and with dismal failures.

Thx

Mark D

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Originally posted by djpaintles:
Shooting deer with SMK is about as stupid as putting a muzzle brake on a 300 Win Mag.
Saw the thing off and use bullets designed for hunting..............DJ

Sounds like you have a jealousy issue!

I'm not big on muzzle breaks at all. But calling someone stupid? I think it's great he has been able to get what He wanted!

And yes Sierra MK will work on deer. I think the choice could be better and the GameKings shoot pretty close with the MK and the GK's are made for hunting. Deer are easy to kill. What bullet you choose is way down on the list of importance I think. Nate

Shootaway, I'd like to see some pics if you can.

I've thought of using a Sako action to build a varminter on as I like the lines. Nate

BigNate,I will get some pics,but it might take a while.

Of course the MatchKings will work on deer - usually. Of course you can carry a bale of hay in a Corvetette - that doesn't make it a pick-up truck, though. If you need to carry hay, buy something that was designed to do it. You, the Corvette, and the hay will all be happier.

Jaywalker