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stillquietvoice · August 10, 2021, 06:31 AM

I've gotten great results with ramshot hunter under 139 interlock spbt, shot a 7/8 3 shot group at 300 yds from my rem 700 7mm08.

I did a load work up with ramshot big game with 139 sst's but haven't brn yo the range to test yet, right those 2 powders becausey supply of I and j 4350 is running low and can't seem to find it.

I know from experience that the 139 sst at 2900 is explosive especially up close, not sure about the 162, but heavier, flower should keep it together. You could try shooting through eater jugs or wet news paper and check expansion of each bullet before you hunt with them. It won't give an exact duplication of performance on game but will let you know if it blows up or not. May instill some more confidence in your load, or keep looking for a better option.

August 10, 2021, 06:31 AM	#9
stillquietvoice Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2015 Location: UPSTATE NY Posts: 179	I've gotten great results with ramshot hunter under 139 interlock spbt, shot a 7/8 3 shot group at 300 yds from my rem 700 7mm08. I did a load work up with ramshot big game with 139 sst's but haven't brn yo the range to test yet, right those 2 powders becausey supply of I and j 4350 is running low and can't seem to find it. I know from experience that the 139 sst at 2900 is explosive especially up close, not sure about the 162, but heavier, flower should keep it together. You could try shooting through eater jugs or wet news paper and check expansion of each bullet before you hunt with them. It won't give an exact duplication of performance on game but will let you know if it blows up or not. May instill some more confidence in your load, or keep looking for a better option. __________________ actions speak louder than words flatter tragectories quicker results.