"Light" Load Company for Triple Se7en
The last 7 deer I've taken have been with 82.5 (6) or 85 (1) grains volume of BH209, using 240 - 300 grain bullets with sabots. Range has been 95 to 125 yards, with 3 at 125. All have been double lung with a typical run of 40 - 80 yards. This is about the same as we see with centerfire rifles.
The loads seem to do best on the heavier bucks, with the longest run for a lighter doe. Now I use the lighter 240 HP bullet when I know I'm trying to fill a doe tag.
These loads produce velocities similar to 105 - 110 grains of Pyrodex 2F. This type of load seems to have been commonly used at one time.