Hornady 120 grain SP 7mm-08

[lonewolf5347]

I was thinking in trying the 120 grain SP bullet from Hornady in my 7mm-08
The reloading book states this round is for small game I can't see any reason why it wont work on deer .The bullet has a good B.C. and should reduce recoil compared to the 140 grain bullet

 

[rquack]

I've been using the 120 Nosler Ballistic tip for many years on Michigan Whitetails. EXCELLENT results! ALL ARE ONE SHOT KILLS AND MOST ARE BANG-FLOPS! From 30 to 125yds [my experience] they are deadly and accurate. As I shoot them from a Rem Model 7, they also produce virtually no recoil from this very light rifle; lighter recoil was the reason I looked to them, and I am extremely satisfied with their performance. Nosler has them available right now thru Shooters Pro Shop as factory 2nds at about 1/3 off regular prices. I've shot the hornady 120 gr SP also, but never at game. they are also very accurate from my rifle and I wouldn't hesitate to use them as a light deer bullet.

 

[HOLY DIVER]

i think the 120sp will work just fine
i use regular old 140gr core lokt bullets in my 7mm-08 for south carolina white tail
with great results.....don't over think it....its got more to do with where u put the bullett than anything else

 

[dakotasin]

the 120 hornady is a bad idea in this application. i'm not sold on the 120 sierra, either, but i think it is a little better. the 120 nosler actually has a thicker jacket than the 140 nosler, and is probably the best choice in a big game application where a 120 grain bullet just has to be used (and it pains me to say anything even close to nice about nosler).

my own experience w/ the 120 sierra + 7-08 + deer was a little underwhelming. suggest you stick w/ 140's and up for 7-08 in a big game application.

good luck!

 

[NCsmitty]

I would have to agree with others that although it would probably kill a deer, even Hornady lists it as a varmint bullet. It has a marginal jacket thickness that's not conducive to proper expansion for large game.
There are better choices available for big game.

NCsmitty