Originally Posted by Pawildman

Used to shoot the 139 gr. Hornady's with a HEALTHY charge of IMR 4350 out of my 7 Mag.. blew up on contact at less than 100 yds. Shot really great, but was definitely not a short-range load.

Couldn't get the 139 Hornady's to group well at all in my 7-08. The ticket there was 48.0 gr. IMR 4350 under either 140 gr. Accubonds or Ballistic tips. 9 1/2 Rem. primer.

But hey.... each gun is an individual unto itself, and will tell you what it likes. You just gotta listen. Keep on shootin'.......