its danged near impossible to find a "bad" load for the 7mm08 on deer.

most projectiles work well in it's velocity range, and the recoil is so mild its very easy to shoot for most shooters.

Love mine, and use it for danged near everything. Coyotes, pigs, deer. I wouldn't hesitate to take it elk hunting, but haven't yet.

it's "boringly accurate" without much effort.

most guys on here preach the 120 BT. It must be great to have that many fans (especially on a forum so rich with critics).

all that said, I use 150 gr Sierra soft points over 42 gr of 4320.

I was just shooting it this past weekend at 200 yards, and producing ~2-2.5" groups. (no wind at all, a glorious day at the range) smile

Mine is a Savage 14 American Classic. YMMV.

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