Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Zoöl.) A large grackle or blackbird (
Quiscalus major ), found in the Southern United States.
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Examples
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The most interesting thing about this gun is that a 120 grain semi-spitzer boat-tail bullet will actually shoot longer ranges much flatter than the lighter weight bullets.
I acquired a 25-06 barrel for my tc encore and got it zeroed in nicely at 100 yards. 2009
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If a boat-tail is so much better, then why isn't every round a boat-tail?
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The thing I like is bullets don't fall out while I'm hunting or fall into the case when I'm shooting, as can happen with some long boat-tail types.
Rifles of Interest: Remington Model 700 Custom Shop AWR II 2009
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The thing I like is bullets don't fall out while I'm hunting or fall into the case when I'm shooting, as can happen with some long boat-tail types.
Rifles of Interest: Remington Model 700 Custom Shop AWR II 2009
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If a boat-tail is so much better, then why isn't every round a boat-tail?
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The most interesting thing about this gun is that a 120 grain semi-spitzer boat-tail bullet will actually shoot longer ranges much flatter than the lighter weight bullets.
I acquired a 25-06 barrel for my tc encore and got it zeroed in nicely at 100 yards. 2009
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I've read a lot on Ammo. best I can understand, is a Polymer tip with a boat-tail bullet in say a l00 to ll5 gr bullet, Please, readers give me your opinion.
How Much? 2006
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The boat-tail convertible auctioned at Greenwich is an example of Isotta at its finest.
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He touched the first trigger, the SSG rocked against his shoulder, and the. 308's 165-grain boat-tail bullet split the biker's forehead like it was a ripe melon.
Total War Ahern, Jerry 1981
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The Steyr's 165-grain boat-tail soft-point splattered against the right side of the helmet.
Total War Ahern, Jerry 1981
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