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For Oregon Black Tails and Mule Deer (in order of favorite caliber and bullets)

7x57 (7MM Mauser) - reloaded Nosler 140 grain Partitions or Accubonds; Factory load Winchester 145 grain Power Points
308 Win - reloaded Nosler 165 or 150 grain Partitions or Accubonds; Factory load Hornady White Tail 150 grain Interlock at 2820 fps
8mm Mauser(8x57) - reloaded 175 Grain Sierra Pro Hunter; 200 grain Nosler PT Factory load Hornady 195 grain Interlock.


They have all performed well and reliably for me. I have faith in the Nosler products and the Interlock line of Hornady bullets for medium size game. For large game (in my case elk) I prefer my the Nosler Partition/Accubond reloads in in the 160 grain for 7mm, 165 or 180s for the 308 Win, and 200 grain for the 8x7 Mauser.