For optics, there are limited choices. I currently have a 2.5-8x leupold on the Contender, but I don't need that much magnification, and I'll consider going to just a straight 2x. The Leupolds fit my long arms better than the Burris, which requires me to draw the gun in closer for a higher magnification. The 6.5 100gr TTSX at 2600 performs very similar at handgun ranges to the 6.8 110 gr TTSX at 2500fps. I shot more with the 6.5 this year. Very mild recoil, don't notice it. Extremely accurate. Longest shot this year on game was the Texas Dall sheep at 127 yards, flipped right up onto his back with a heart shot. All the TTSX expanded from the appearance of the bullet tracks, but I unfortunately didn't recover any of my bullets ( which I always try to do. I've got a nice collection of game bullets up to 500 grain that show me what happens.) I did recover a blue plastic tip from the entrance hide last year, right on the surface. I currently only have the 6.8 spcII and the 6.5 Grendel in the G2 contender, but I'm having an Encore Handgun barrel made for next year in 6.5 Creedmoor. I love the Grendel, which may be my favorite overall, but next year I want Mouflon and that will require a little faster somewhat heavier bullet, maybe 120gr TTSX, for a quick 250 yard handgun shot (yes, a very good but fast rest, I'm not that steady at all otherwise).
The hunt was much harder than it appears, with very fast acquisition and shots required or there were no chances at all.
Last year was a Scimitar Horned Oryx, which will be illegal to hunt after December of this year, at 140 yards.
I'm no expert, I just like to have fun.
Thanks for the Kudos everyone
The hunt was much harder than it appears, with very fast acquisition and shots required or there were no chances at all.
Last year was a Scimitar Horned Oryx, which will be illegal to hunt after December of this year, at 140 yards.
I'm no expert, I just like to have fun.
Thanks for the Kudos everyone
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