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I loaded up 3 different bullets for the 7mm rM for this year deer hunt, Speer 130 gr Hot Core, Hornady 139 gr. Interlock, and the Sierra 140 gr. Pro Hunter. The Hornady and the Sierra didn't do very well, fragmentation and total jacket separation was the primary issue. But the Speer held together and as a result, also produced excellent penetration. All of the loads were chronographed at 3300-ish fps and all were very accurate, 1" groups at 200 yds..
The good news is no bucks walked away wounded. My Son did however blow the leg off of one at 500 and something yards, but it was his fault for not sustaining a good rest before taking the shot. His follow up shot was dead on and dropped him in his tracks.
The good news is no bucks walked away wounded. My Son did however blow the leg off of one at 500 and something yards, but it was his fault for not sustaining a good rest before taking the shot. His follow up shot was dead on and dropped him in his tracks.