Originally Posted by sabotloader

At issue here for most, their target loads are their hunting loads. However there will be the exception, where a shooter shoots a cheaper bullet throughout the summer for trigger time. I want my hunting loads to be identical to my target loads. Its my expectation of myself, to have 100% confidence in my rifle, load and also myself. Competitive shooters hunt do hunt too.

I would disagree with this concept. I do not even shoot the same bullet or the same powder load when trying to score on paper. That is a whole different game than hunting.

I would be the first to tell you that the hunting bullet I choose to use is not the most accurate bullet on the market - I know that and really do not care. It provides me two things - the very best terminal performance and very good hunting accuracy.

This is an example of the bullet accuracy at 200 yards. 250 grain Bloodline with 120 grains T7-2f (by volume).



Yet if I were shooting targets for accuracy - it would not be this bullet or this powder load.