My wife and I have hunted with 7mm cartridges for over a dozen years (7-08, 7-08AI, 284 win, and 7mm wsm) here in mid-MO. We see some decent size bucks and have taken a few in the 215-225# range.

We've have used 120 TTSX, 140 TTSX, 120 NBT, and 140 NAB. We have never had a DRT with the TTSX, but all have been one shot kills with generally fairly short runs after the hit.

The 120 gr NBT and the 140 gr NAB have both given excellent results IMO - several DRT shots and short runs if not.

While the TTSX is a very fine bullet, for deer, I like the BT or AB.


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