Hornady 120 grain SP 7mm-08

lonewolf5348 · 03-27-2009, 06:33 PM

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

Pygmy · 03-29-2009, 06:43 AM

The bullet is a lightly contructed bullet designed for extra fast expansion on varmints...

Sure, it will kill a deer with a perfect shot, but it also might blow up and cause a superficial wound with a shoulder shot, and it certainly would be tough on eatin' meat...

Nothing wrong with using 120 grain bullets in the 7 MM 08for deer, but why not use a well constructed bullet designed for deer sized game in that caliber, like the Nosler ballistic tip or the Barnes TSX..??.. My 7mm08 Mountain rifle loves the Barnes 120 TSX, and I have been very happy with the performance on game...A buddy of mine has used the 120 Ballistic tip for years with similar good results..

lonewolf5348 · 03-29-2009, 07:53 AM

http://www.nosler.com/index.php?p=15&b=7mm&s=245
are these the one you mention?

Ridge Runner · 03-29-2009, 05:59 PM

I've killed a bunch of deer with the 120 gr Hornady, they ain't that tender at 7mm/08 velocities. I like them as well as the 120 BT, and alot better than the 120 sierra's.
RR

stubblejumper · 03-29-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

http://www.nosler.com/index.php?p=15&b=7mm&s=245
are these the one you mention?

Those are Nosler ballistic tips,not Hornady bullets.

Pygmy · 03-30-2009, 06:31 AM

Lonewolf...yes, and RL 15 is my powder of choice also....