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crowbeaner · September 1, 2008, 08:36 PM

If you're going to shoot the Big 7 you'll need a bullet that will hold together on close shots and still expand well at 200+. I'd choose the Hornady traditional Interlock flatbase or the Remington Core Lokt myself. 139-140 grain for deer and 150-154 grain for bigger game unless you're hunting elk or moose, and then I'd go to the 175. IMR or H 4831 for powder, but don't count out IMR 7828 and H1000.

September 1, 2008, 08:36 PM	#2
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	If you're going to shoot the Big 7 you'll need a bullet that will hold together on close shots and still expand well at 200+. I'd choose the Hornady traditional Interlock flatbase or the Remington Core Lokt myself. 139-140 grain for deer and 150-154 grain for bigger game unless you're hunting elk or moose, and then I'd go to the 175. IMR or H 4831 for powder, but don't count out IMR 7828 and H1000. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.