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CarJunkieLS1 · April 10, 2018, 07:24 AM

My Weatherby S2 7-08 had some issues with accuracy that I won't get into, but of all the factory loads I tried the Rem 140gr Core-Lokt was the most consistent. For our smaller southern deer the 7-08 is a great choice and any 139/140 bullet will do nicely. For cost and availability I'd give the Hornady American Whitetail 139 Interlock a try first. If that doesn't work try the Remington then the Winchester last.

For handloads load some 120 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips to 2800fps it's a milder soft recoil load that is very very deadly on deer. It's hands down the most effective load that me and several friends of mine has ever used.

April 10, 2018, 07:24 AM	#5
CarJunkieLS1 Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2013 Posts: 686	My Weatherby S2 7-08 had some issues with accuracy that I won't get into, but of all the factory loads I tried the Rem 140gr Core-Lokt was the most consistent. For our smaller southern deer the 7-08 is a great choice and any 139/140 bullet will do nicely. For cost and availability I'd give the Hornady American Whitetail 139 Interlock a try first. If that doesn't work try the Remington then the Winchester last. For handloads load some 120 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips to 2800fps it's a milder soft recoil load that is very very deadly on deer. It's hands down the most effective load that me and several friends of mine has ever used.