Whether you're talking about Core Lokts or NP's, they have too good of a track record to believe that. I do agree that a good 140 in a 7-08 is some serious deer medicine.
Bangflop, I was kinda on your side until you started shooting 3/4 and 1/4" inch groups with store bought ammo. Are those groups of 1 or 2?
FYI: I'm over 25.