120gr Spitzer Sierra Pro hunter .284

[gunrack]

Anyone have any experience with these bullets? I just ordered some to load up for my 7mm08 and wondering if anyone has had any dealings with them. I am currently shooting the 139gr SST that work well on our southern deer 200#'s and under. I have shot deer out to 250 yards and unless the projectile hits a large bone the entrance and exit hole are about the same size. Just looking for another load to tinker with.

Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[bheadboy]

you will not be disappointed, they have worked great for me in a number of rifles, and a xp 7br on similar size Ga deer

Bob

 

[mmcu]

This is the bullet that I selected for my 7mm-08. Very good accuracy and terminal performance on deer is impressive. Sierra accuracy load data is where I started and stopped when doing load development.

 

[gunrack]

Thanks for the replies. I know where to start when they get here.

 

[HTSmith]

I shot the 7/08 for a long time. It was with this round that I learned how to track hit deer. I never lost one, but most ran a good distance after being hit through both lungs. My theory is the 140 Gr bullets I was using were designed for 7mm Mag velocities. After I switched to the 120 Gr at higher velocity they didn't run as far.

 

[AckleymanII]

Lung shots = running deer

Head/neck shots = DRT

Shoulder shots = DRT most of the time

It is very difficult to re program yourself after seeing all those magazines with the cross hair behind the shoulder...till you loose a few~!