Ammo for Whitetail...

[Bull001]

Not to go OT but is it just me or are us WI boys starting to catch up to the Texans on this board.

Only one way to solve it.... Break Dance Fight.

[Mugenlude]

Can you load your own? I know Cabelas in Richfield had the components to do it as of last week, I haven't checked if they have loaded ammo recently.

I don't have the capability to reload as of yet. I'm piecing together a Dillon XL650 and needed accessories, but the 6.8 upper set that project back a little.

[Mugenlude]

Cabelas carries them. the one here had 85 Barnes and 115 otm.(115 otm not recommended for deer) So they should carry some there as well. Palmetto is a site sponser here so you dont have to search far. You could get the Accubond from SSA as that is a good deer round also.

The two Cabela's closest by me only have the 115g OTM, maybe I can see if they can order the 85g TSX.

I see that people are having success with the 85g bullets, I just need to get it out of my head that I don't need big bullets to take down a deer (I've hunted with 165-180g 30-06 all of my life). It's hard to do when it's all you've heard all your life...

[Mugenlude]

Only one way to solve it.... Break Dance Fight.

I don't think I'll be helpful in any type of dancing competition... some autocross or track racing and I'll be helpful. =)

[Aramark]

I'm the proud owner for a new 6.8 upper for my AR-15 that I will be using for whitetail deer season here in WI. Now that I know I have an upper coming I'm on the hunt for factory ammo. I seems as if I can't go wrong with 110g Pro Hunter, however, it doesn't seem to be readily available (is anything?).

I have a 18" Bison barrel, could see shots out to 200 yards, but really it's more likely to be in the 10-50 yards in the woods, sometimes in briar bushes. We do some rumbling through some thick stuff to try to push deer if we don't see anything the morning of opening weekend.

So, I'm looking for a next best option if I can't find any ProHunter.

Thanks!

where about are you, i have some PH i would give you if you are close.

[Mugenlude]

where about are you, i have some PH i would give you if you are close.

I'm in Racine, which is just south of Milwaukee... so it would be a hike from MN... very nice of you to offer though, if I can't find any would you be willing to ship? I would pay for it obviously...

[bedlamite]

Mugenlude, If you can't find any before deer season, let me know. I'll be going to MN nest week, and I should be back by Nov 15, I can set you up with enough to get through deer season.

[Aramark]

what are the rules for shipping ammo? i haven't mailed anything in years

[Mugenlude]

Mugenlude, If you can't find any before deer season, let me know. I'll be going to MN nest week, and I should be back by Nov 15, I can set you up with enough to get through deer season.

WOW, thanks... people on this forum are stand-up!!! November 15th will be the last day I would be able to sight in the rifle, but I don't image it would take long. I can do break-in and such with other ammo, then just tweak my POI with the PH's.

[Mugenlude]

what are the rules for shipping ammo? i haven't mailed anything in years

via UPS seems to be the way... here is some shipping information I found on AR15.

United Parcel Service (UPS):

1. Pack ammo within a sturdy cardboard box, gross weight limit of 66 pounds.
2. Print ORM-D label, cut out and tape to a least one side of box. (others have just written ORM-D on the box and put a square around it)
3. Take package to a UPS Customer Center only - NOT at Drop-Off Box, The UPS Store, Mail Boxes etc., Sonic. Might be a good idea to have the UPS Hazardous Material Support Center number with you -- 800-554-9964. Varied success with UPS pick-up at your location.

Per UPS:
UPS accepts domestic ground shipments of ammunition that have been classified by the shipper as "Cartridges, small arms", "ORM-D" (Other Regulated Material). The package must be properly marked according to the requirements of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR). Contact the Hazardous Material Support Center at 800-554-9964 for details on regulatory information.