Hornady 120 grain SP 7mm-08
03-27-2009, 05:33 PM
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Typical Buck
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Hornady 120 grain SP 7mm-08
I was thinking in trying the 120 grain SP bullet from Hornady in my 7mm-08
The reloading book states this round is for small game I can't see any reason why it wont work on deer .The bullet has a good B.C. and should reduce recoil compared to the 140 grain bullet
The reloading book states this round is for small game I can't see any reason why it wont work on deer .The bullet has a good B.C. and should reduce recoil compared to the 140 grain bullet
03-29-2009, 05:43 AM
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RE: Hornady 120 grain SP 7mm-08
The bullet is a lightly contructed bullet designed for extra fast expansion on varmints...
Sure, it will kill a deer with a perfect shot, but it also might blow up and cause a superficial wound with a shoulder shot, and it certainly would be tough on eatin' meat...
Nothing wrong with using 120 grain bullets in the 7 MM 08for deer, but why not use a well constructed bullet designed for deer sized game in that caliber, like the Nosler ballistic tip or the Barnes TSX..??.. My 7mm08 Mountain rifle loves the Barnes 120 TSX, and I have been very happy with the performance on game...A buddy of mine has used the 120 Ballistic tip for years with similar good results..
Sure, it will kill a deer with a perfect shot, but it also might blow up and cause a superficial wound with a shoulder shot, and it certainly would be tough on eatin' meat...
Nothing wrong with using 120 grain bullets in the 7 MM 08for deer, but why not use a well constructed bullet designed for deer sized game in that caliber, like the Nosler ballistic tip or the Barnes TSX..??.. My 7mm08 Mountain rifle loves the Barnes 120 TSX, and I have been very happy with the performance on game...A buddy of mine has used the 120 Ballistic tip for years with similar good results..
03-29-2009, 06:53 AM
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RE: Hornady 120 grain SP 7mm-08
http://www.nosler.com/index.php?p=15&b=7mm&s=245
are these the one you mention?
are these the one you mention?
03-29-2009, 07:58 PM
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RE: Hornady 120 grain SP 7mm-08
http://www.nosler.com/index.php?p=15&b=7mm&s=245
are these the one you mention?
are these the one you mention?
