Kachok
Member
Now that I have my magic powder (H380) I finally have options on what I can use in my 7mm-08 and would like some help picking a load for deer hunting. All of these shot .85" or better so accuracy is pretty much a wash except the 120 Pro Hunters that managed to drill a beautiful one hole group.
120gr Pro Hunter at 3100fps,
140gr Game King at 2900fps
150gr Ballistic Tip at 2750fps
160gr Deep Curl or Game King at 2600fps
I tend to use heavy for caliber bullets but that little 120 has accuracy that is awe inspiring, Game Kings have always done well for me but I have never used them in a 7mm, 150gr Ballistic tip is sure to be effective and the external ballistics are really good, and last but not least the relatively slow moving, wide opening, bonded 160gr Deep Curl is sure to be a hog charmer as well should one cross my path.
Deer around here are mostly 170lbs or less and shots where I am hunting now usually don't exceed 200 yards.
Which would you pick?
120gr Pro Hunter at 3100fps,
140gr Game King at 2900fps
150gr Ballistic Tip at 2750fps
160gr Deep Curl or Game King at 2600fps
I tend to use heavy for caliber bullets but that little 120 has accuracy that is awe inspiring, Game Kings have always done well for me but I have never used them in a 7mm, 150gr Ballistic tip is sure to be effective and the external ballistics are really good, and last but not least the relatively slow moving, wide opening, bonded 160gr Deep Curl is sure to be a hog charmer as well should one cross my path.
Deer around here are mostly 170lbs or less and shots where I am hunting now usually don't exceed 200 yards.
Which would you pick?