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From: cvedc!pdx.csd.mot.com!brian%nosun.uucp@RELAY.CS.NET (Brian Vandewettering)
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Subject: Re: Silhouette
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Date: 20 May 91 22:24:16 GMT
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I posted this about a week ago and it didn't get through for some reason...
Here goes again.

In article <34496@mimsy.umd.edu>, bbx!bbx.basis.com!russ@unmvax.cs.unm.edu (Russ Kepler) writes:
# 
# I know I can get a .357 lever action, but don't think it'll reach
# out with enough authority to punch down a ram at 200 yards.

It does have enough power but not enough trajectory.  You are not 
allowed sight changes in lever action silhouette competition. 

# I know that the .30-06 would - but there's only one lever action '06
# that I'm aware of, and the price is pretty steep.

The 30-06 would be really hard on the targets especially the chickens
at 50 yards.  You might use reduced loads but that's a hassle.  If I
was running the match I don't think I'd let you use a 30-06.

# Other options exist, such as going to another pistol caliber such
# as .44 Mag - this would likely have the punch I need.

The .44 Mag has the same trajectory as the .357 Mag.  You would be 
much better off with a 30-30.  The 30-30 should also be more accurate
as it is a bottle necked case verses a straight walled pistol
cartridge.

-- 
Brian Vandewettering - NRA, NRA-ILA, OSSA  -- Opinions are MINE!!!
Motorola Inc., Computer Systems Division - Beaverton, Oregon
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