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Article on the 7mm BR by Finn A. in 1992. Read the last paragraph.

This inspired a custom Rem M7 build years ago, 21" Pac-Nor 9 twist. I ran 120 @ 2878mv, 130 @ 2666, and 139 @ 2544. I had my best speed and accuracy with 120-139 over AA2015BR, and IMR4895, though H335 and BL-C was used with 100-110s with good results.

MY rifle shot 1/2 MOA at 200 yds......easy to make brass using 6mm BR Lapua, which is better than RP brass.

Trajectory and ballistics in my experience, show a 120 i.e. BT is probably good for 400 yds on deer with shot placement, 120 V-max and 110 TNT were very accurate and fine for coyotes and other varmints. Heavier bullets fell fast after 300 yds, while the 110-120s were good for 415 yd hits on Gongs, milk jugs and watched my son nail a 20oz coke bottle first shot at 415 at the back stop.

I shot several deer, all under 200 yds, using 120 Hornady SP and HP, they did fine, though retained wt. was around 70gr. I would recommend 120 BT as the ideal hunting bullet.