Hornady 7MM 139 Grn BTSP?

hinkleid · April 7, 2009, 09:17 PM

received my free bullets today from Hornady (1,000 for buying the LNL AP). This is the only bullet they offered in the 7mm. I have a 7mm Rem Mag Browning. Is this a good deer bullet for the 7 Mag? I usually use the larger 150-160 gr on deer. Mostly the Speer 160 BTSP. Anyone with experience with this Hornady bullet?

crowbeaner · April 7, 2009, 09:56 PM

The 139 Hornady Interlock is a regular butt booter in either flatbase or boattail configuration in 7mm caliber. I loaded a bunch one year for my ex- BIL and he shot 3 deer with 3 shots the first year he used them. All were DRT and not one took a long step after being hit; ranges were from 60 to around 200 yards. He was shooting a Browning BLR in 7mm/08. They are a bit tougher than a Core Lokt, and really do the job. I loaded his ammo with 45.0 of WW 760 because of the lever action. Outstanding product in my book.

hinkleid · April 7, 2009, 11:17 PM

crowbeaner,

Thanks for your input. I have heard the same, but is either 7mm/08 or 280 Remington. I am wondering if they may be too light for 7 Mag. I use Re22, and am guessing on 140's about 67-69 gr as I use 65 for my 160 gr Speers.

Unless, of course i load it light.

FYI I even got the ones in the NEW purdy Hornady box. Nice packaging. I think the old style of red box has to be pretty dated.

ForneyRider · April 8, 2009, 02:20 PM

I've used the 139gr SST and 162 Hornady Interlock. Both SST and the regular Interlock are very good deer bullets. SST has been very strong. I think the main difference, if not the only difference, is the polymer tip.

thekyrifleman · April 8, 2009, 02:22 PM

139's will work just fine on deer. I loaded 140 Sierras for 30 years on top of a max charge of H-4831. Killed everything they hit.

hinkleid · April 8, 2009, 07:53 PM

I was shopping today at the local Sportsman Warehouse and seen that Hornady offers this load in 7 Mag. Might be good afterall.

They are closing the store here. EVERYTHING is going. 15% off now on firearms.

April 7, 2009, 09:17 PM	#1
hinkleid Member Join Date: January 15, 2007 Posts: 28	Hornady 7MM 139 Grn BTSP? received my free bullets today from Hornady (1,000 for buying the LNL AP). This is the only bullet they offered in the 7mm. I have a 7mm Rem Mag Browning. Is this a good deer bullet for the 7 Mag? I usually use the larger 150-160 gr on deer. Mostly the Speer 160 BTSP. Anyone with experience with this Hornady bullet?

April 7, 2009, 09:56 PM	#2
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	The 139 Hornady Interlock is a regular butt booter in either flatbase or boattail configuration in 7mm caliber. I loaded a bunch one year for my ex- BIL and he shot 3 deer with 3 shots the first year he used them. All were DRT and not one took a long step after being hit; ranges were from 60 to around 200 yards. He was shooting a Browning BLR in 7mm/08. They are a bit tougher than a Core Lokt, and really do the job. I loaded his ammo with 45.0 of WW 760 because of the lever action. Outstanding product in my book. __________________ 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.

April 8, 2009, 02:20 PM	#4
ForneyRider Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2007 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 725	I've used the 139gr SST and 162 Hornady Interlock. Both SST and the regular Interlock are very good deer bullets. SST has been very strong. I think the main difference, if not the only difference, is the polymer tip. __________________ When all is said and done, there is a lot more said than done.

April 7, 2009, 11:17 PM	#3
hinkleid Member Join Date: January 15, 2007 Posts: 28	crowbeaner, Thanks for your input. I have heard the same, but is either 7mm/08 or 280 Remington. I am wondering if they may be too light for 7 Mag. I use Re22, and am guessing on 140's about 67-69 gr as I use 65 for my 160 gr Speers. Unless, of course i load it light. FYI I even got the ones in the NEW purdy Hornady box. Nice packaging. I think the old style of red box has to be pretty dated.

April 8, 2009, 02:22 PM	#5
thekyrifleman Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2007 Location: Northern Ky Posts: 254	139's will work just fine on deer. I loaded 140 Sierras for 30 years on top of a max charge of H-4831. Killed everything they hit.

April 8, 2009, 07:53 PM	#6
hinkleid Member Join Date: January 15, 2007 Posts: 28	I was shopping today at the local Sportsman Warehouse and seen that Hornady offers this load in 7 Mag. Might be good afterall. They are closing the store here. EVERYTHING is going. 15% off now on firearms.