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 Were to start with factory ammo on my .07mm08
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Just picked up a Tikka T3 in .07mm08 that I have wanted since Rin TinTin was a pup. I plan to shoot factory ammo for deer and hogs. I am considering the Nosler 120gr BT. I have had great success with the 139gr Hornady in my .280 so just wondering if anyone has used both and +s -s of both.
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Re: Were to start with factory ammo on my .07mm08
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03/01/18 10:48 PM
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While I'm sure they will work, I would be looking for something a little heavier than a 120 for my intended hunting round.
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Re: Were to start with factory ammo on my .07mm08
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03/01/18 10:53 PM
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In my ex’s 7-08 T3 lite the 140 federal fusion performed very well on deer and hogs. I lost count of the animals killed but only one bullet was recovered in the offside hide of a large pig. The fusion always grouped under an inch with a best of 5 shot that could be covered by a quarter.
Sorry for jumping off but I’ve never used the ammo you’ve mentioned in said gun.
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Re: Were to start with factory ammo on my .07mm08
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Go look at Chad's website.
I convinced him to offer heavier bullets than everyone else is offering in 7mm-08, and he does have them listed now.
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Re: Were to start with factory ammo on my .07mm08
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03/02/18 04:31 AM
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In my ex’s 7-08 T3 lite the 140 federal fusion performed very well on deer and hogs. I lost count of the animals killed but only one bullet was recovered in the offside hide of a large pig. The fusion always grouped under an inch with a best of 5 shot that could be covered by a quarter.
Sorry for jumping off but I’ve never used the ammo you’ve mentioned in said gun. My rifle liked the 120gr Fusion better than the 140 and it was a killer on five deer I shot with it. Large wound tracts and massive blood loss. All were recovered in short order.
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Re: Were to start with factory ammo on my .07mm08
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03/02/18 04:33 AM
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My wife shoots the 120 BT. I’ve been impressed.
In a rifle of my own, I would opt for heavier bullets, but those do work very well on deer.
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Re: Were to start with factory ammo on my .07mm08
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03/05/18 08:36 PM
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Tried a box of Barnes 120gr. On 50yrd range had 3 shot groupings in 1 dragged hole.
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Re: Were to start with factory ammo on my .07mm08
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03/05/18 08:42 PM
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I loved mine (T3), have a cut-out of my best target still and you could cover the 3 shot group with a dime.
Want to say it was 42.Xgr of 4350 behind a bthp 162 hornaday. But don't take that as gospel, I could be mistaken as I do not have my notes in front of me.
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Re: Were to start with factory ammo on my .07mm08
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Re: Were to start with factory ammo on my .07mm08
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03/06/18 01:16 PM
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Tried a box of Barnes 120gr. On 50yrd range had 3 shot groupings in 1 dragged hole. The Barnes Vortex shot the best in my Winchester Extreme Weather. I don't think there is a bad one for 7mm-08, Even the cheap stuff should shoot good out of your rifle He77, its a Tikka, What model Vortex you got on it???
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Re: Were to start with factory ammo on my .07mm08
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03/07/18 04:52 PM
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I was at Target Master in Garland.
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