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Hey, you need to change something in your post. ^^ Delete this when you are done.
"Forretress likes to run 248 HP EVs for instance for better overall bulk." It actually has the best bulk with 252 HP EVs. When a Forretress has 252 HP EVs it isn't residual weak. It actually takes physical hits better with 252HP / 4 Def instead of 248 HP / 8 Def if I remember correctly.