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FrankenMauser · October 28, 2011, 05:36 PM

I hunt with the 180 gr Sierra JHCs on top of a hefty dose of AA#7. It should be doing about 1,700 to 1,750 fps out of my 7.5" barrel. I have yet to verify velocity, or shoot anything with it.

I prefer a 240 gr bullet, but shoot the 180s because I have them.

In a rifle, there is absolutely no reason to compromise on bullet weight, and go to a 180 for "reduced recoil". You're sacrificing performance, but not benefiting in any other way.

October 28, 2011, 05:36 PM	#12
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	I hunt with the 180 gr Sierra JHCs on top of a hefty dose of AA#7. It should be doing about 1,700 to 1,750 fps out of my 7.5" barrel. I have yet to verify velocity, or shoot anything with it. I prefer a 240 gr bullet, but shoot the 180s because I have them. In a rifle, there is absolutely no reason to compromise on bullet weight, and go to a 180 for "reduced recoil". You're sacrificing performance, but not benefiting in any other way. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.