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Old 09-20-2018, 11:47 AM
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Default 7mm-08 load recommendations

I decided to finally unbox my 700 CDL in 7-08, triggertech and VX3i 4.5-14 CDS just came in the mail this week.
Powder and brass availability in Calgary is satisfactory but the bullet selection is minimal.
In the 140grain range, I've located Berger VLD, Hornady SST & Interbond, Nosler Ballistic tip and Partitions so far.
Deer is the main quarry.
Please share which powder/bullet combinations are giving the best accuracy and the most humane kills.
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Old 09-20-2018, 12:01 PM
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120 ballistic tip will make you happy
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Old 09-20-2018, 12:15 PM
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I didn't have much luck with the 140 grain bullets but the Barnes 120 gr TTSX and Varget shoot very well.
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Old 09-20-2018, 12:33 PM
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My 700 CDL didn’t like 150 grain partitions that I loaded for it, going to try loading them just off the lands and then go from there. Debating on dropping to 140 grain as well, rifle shot factory 140’s really good.
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Old 09-20-2018, 01:19 PM
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145gr Speer BTSP..... the one the only.
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Old 09-20-2018, 05:21 PM
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145gr Speer BTSP..... the one the only.
second only to the 120 btip...... great bullet choice
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Old 09-22-2018, 03:15 PM
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150gn Barnes TSX, 46gn IMR4350, Winchester Brass, Federal 210m primers

2750fps @ muzzle on chronograph with 22.8” barrel
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