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7MM08 deer loads? #1405919 08/02/15 05:26 AM 08/02/15 05:26 AM
Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 14,393 Some Marriott/Auburn A AU7MM08 OP Booner
AU7MM08 OP Booner A Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 14,393 Some Marriott/Auburn	I have a question regarding deer loads. My rifle is a Tikka T3 in 7MM08. I currently have 3 varieties of Hornady ammo. Which do you think would be best for deer assuming they all shot the same. American whitetail 139gr Interlock soft point Hornady Superformance 139gr GMX Hornady Custom 139gr SST

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1405926 08/02/15 05:33 AM 08/02/15 05:33 AM
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PapaJ 4 point P Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 733 Alabama	The SST's will definitely get the job done, but don't expect a blood trail. My personal favorite for that caliber is 140 grain nosler partition by Federal.

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1405943 08/02/15 05:45 AM 08/02/15 05:45 AM
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daniel white Booner Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 10,979 wedowee	lead tip and don't look back.. Get them American whitetail, you'll be fine, "You do and it will be the biggest mistake you ever made, you Texas brush popper" John Wayne

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1405967 08/02/15 06:09 AM 08/02/15 06:09 AM
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riflenut 10 point R Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 2,513 Mississippi	All will do it. More important where the bullet goes than the bullet shot. "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson "I ask, who are the militia? They consist of now of the whole people, except a few public officers." George Mason

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1405975 08/02/15 06:26 AM 08/02/15 06:26 AM
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Tru-Talker Booner Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 14,831 If you only knew.....	Stay away from the SST's.... I'd go 140 Accubond....it's what I shoot out of my Tikka 08.... Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves... Confucius

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1405976 08/02/15 06:29 AM 08/02/15 06:29 AM
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rut_n_strut75 6 point Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 843 Jefferson County, Alabama	American whitetails With all your heart, you must trust the Lord and not your own judgement. Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow. Proverbs 3:5-6

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1405989 08/02/15 06:53 AM 08/02/15 06:53 AM
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timbercruiser Freak of Nature T Joined: May 2011 Posts: 20,017 PDL, Fl	American Whitetails

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1405992 08/02/15 06:57 AM 08/02/15 06:57 AM
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AU7MM08 OP Booner A Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 14,393 Some Marriott/Auburn	The American Whitetails are also the cheapest which is good. Ive heard good things about those Nosler Partitions Last edited by AU7MM08; 08/02/15 06:58 AM.

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1405994 08/02/15 07:01 AM 08/02/15 07:01 AM
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wew3006 Booner W Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,553 Birmingham	You might want to consider Barnes VorTx 120g TTSX; that's what my 7mm-08 likes; the deer and hogs not so much.

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1406009 08/02/15 07:30 AM 08/02/15 07:30 AM
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JA pic perv J Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,336 central alabama	I shoot 140 grain Federal Fusions out of mine. They pattern really well and drop deer in their tracks. I'm a fan of shooting ammo that's easy to find.

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1406011 08/02/15 07:31 AM 08/02/15 07:31 AM
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Rmart30 10 point R Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,697 Alabama	Originally Posted by AU7MM08 The American Whitetails are also the cheapest which is good. The american whitetails seem to work and expand well. The cheap part is a bonus. Ive stocked up on them for as low as $13 a box in 7mm-08. Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching - even when doing the wrong thing is legal. Aldo Leopold .. (except when it comes to trailer tags)

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1406012 08/02/15 07:31 AM 08/02/15 07:31 AM
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300gr 8 point Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 10,200 The Boonies a.k.a. Pickens cou...	X3 on the 139gr american whitetail Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: Rmart30] #1406013 08/02/15 07:33 AM 08/02/15 07:33 AM
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AU7MM08 OP Booner A Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 14,393 Some Marriott/Auburn	Originally Posted by Rmart30 Originally Posted by AU7MM08 The American Whitetails are also the cheapest which is good. The american whitetails seem to work and expand well. The cheap part is a bonus. Ive stocked up on them for as low as $13 a box in 7mm-08. Where did you find them for $13?

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1406018 08/02/15 07:38 AM 08/02/15 07:38 AM
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mauvilla 8 point Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,293 Auburn Al	I've shot Every kind of 7mm-08 factory load probably except Barnes . That American whitetail is the old go to readily available, cheap , accurate and kills the piss out of deer, don't care for the sst at all

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1406034 08/02/15 08:01 AM 08/02/15 08:01 AM
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Rmart30 10 point R Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,697 Alabama	Originally Posted by AU7MM08 Originally Posted by Rmart30 Originally Posted by AU7MM08 The American Whitetails are also the cheapest which is good. The american whitetails seem to work and expand well. The cheap part is a bonus. Ive stocked up on them for as low as $13 a box in 7mm-08. Where did you find them for $13? PSA ran a sale on them last year. 7mm08, 30-06,270,243, and 308 all for $13 a box and free shipping for $50 or more order. I stocked up well on it. Ive seen it on sale also at other places for $15-17 Those prices put it right down there with the cheapest I have found in 7mm-08 which is PPU 140gr SP. Thats what I use for hogs/varmits and can find it for $12-15 a box. Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching - even when doing the wrong thing is legal. Aldo Leopold .. (except when it comes to trailer tags)

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1406061 08/02/15 08:43 AM 08/02/15 08:43 AM
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Gary Harris 6 point G Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,070 Spruce Pine, AL	Another vote for Federal Fusion in 140 gr. Can't remember the last time I had to track a deer using those.

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1406078 08/02/15 09:44 AM 08/02/15 09:44 AM
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3FFarms ALDEER SPONSOR 3 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 6,778 Alabama	I've got two boxes of American Whitetail I'll let go for $20/box if anyone wants them. Shelby/Chilton county area. Originally Posted by CNC Ya'll are just overthinking it now

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1406112 08/02/15 10:41 AM 08/02/15 10:41 AM
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2Dogs Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 37,863 Boxes Cove	I've killed a plenty with 139 SST Hornady Light Mags. They are mean but not made any more. I have several boxes that I'd sell, shooting a .308 now. "Why do you ask"? Always vote the slowest path to socialism.

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1406167 08/02/15 12:29 PM 08/02/15 12:29 PM
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mauvilla 8 point Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,293 Auburn Al	Light magnums was my favorite by all means but like said above aren't made any more and the super performance don't fly in my gun

Re: 7MM08 deer loads? [Re: AU7MM08] #1406302 08/02/15 03:34 PM 08/02/15 03:34 PM
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AU7MM08 OP Booner A Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 14,393 Some Marriott/Auburn	Does anyone have experience with the GMX in the Superformance line? Im thinking the SST will be used for shooting at the range.

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