I am toying with an idea. I have not reloaded in a while, but am about to begin again. I believe that the .270 winchester, with 130gr bullet, is as close to perfect performance on deer at reasonable distances (out to 300) as anything. I do not now own a .270. But in my estimation my 7mm-08 with speer's 130 grain bullet could be pushed to nearly 3000 fps. I'm not sure whether a deer knows the difference between a .277 bullet and a .284 bullet and + or - 50-75 fps.
I am also considering loading the sierra 120 grain flatbased bullet, which I believe will exceed 3000 fps in a 22" barrel.
What I need to know is: "What has been your experience with these types of loads in the field?" "Will a 120 grain bullet be too light on whitetail or mule deer ?" "Is the 130 grain bullet a better choice?"
I am also considering loading the sierra 120 grain flatbased bullet, which I believe will exceed 3000 fps in a 22" barrel.
What I need to know is: "What has been your experience with these types of loads in the field?" "Will a 120 grain bullet be too light on whitetail or mule deer ?" "Is the 130 grain bullet a better choice?"