RE: 120gr. Nosler BT for deer
Douglasm
I too would recommend using a 140 Grn bullet vs. a 120 Grnin the 7mm-08. The 7mm-08 recoil is already very mild and I don't think youre nephew, who is accustomed to shooting a 20 ga. shotgun,willbe able to notice much difference in recoil between a 120Grn vs 140Grn. If you've got both bullet weighs on hand, let him try a couple of loads from each bullet weight.
I have a Rem 700 Mtn LSS in 7mm-08 and have found the 140 Grn Sierra Game Kings and 140 Grn Nosler Accubonds to be the most accurate in my gun with groups @ 100 Yds averageing in the 1/2"-3/4" range.
You might also want to do a search on "Ballistic Tip" as there has been an awful lot of "Pros & Cons" written here about the BT's. Seems like everyone either loves them or hates them with a passion. I've never used them andbased onwhat I've read on this and other forums, probably never will.
I always like to see when folks are getting kids involved in shooting & hunting. Good Job!!!!
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