Different guns like different loads I have a Winchester Model 70 in Rem 7mag and have tried all different loads I have found that my best performance comes from a 160 grain hallow point boat tail made by Speer loaded with 58.8 grains of IMR-4350 which is just below max load and I also use a magnum primer because that is a fast burning powder and makes for a good ignition I hunt those Ga deer too and have never had to chase one with that load either, its runs out just a little over 2900 fps and has a lot of kick I love those power lines and this is a good long distance load too