Last week, I had the good fortune to catch up with fellow forum member Darrell H in NW Georgia and sling a little lead at the range in anticipation of our respective upcoming deer seasons.

One of my goals was to dial in my 7.5" M83 FA in 44 Mag, as I had dialed it up last year while shooting longer ranges with the revolver. After shooting the FA 22, being rattled with the Casull's, and tagging steel with the hyper-accurate 686, I "tightened up" to see if I could manage a good group to quit on with the 44.

Hornady factory 240 gr XTP's - Bushnell Elite 2x6. Benched at 100 yards, 4 shots...1.67". First two shots in the orange, next 2 piled in touching one another at 2:00.


Scary thing is, this gun can shoot better. I think "we're" ready!

As usual, Darrell brought an arsenal - a little light on wheelguns this time, his XP's made a statement, vaporizing tiny pieces of clay targets on the back berm. Darrell, the Apache 308 needs blood!