The 162 Interlock worked great for him the morning of 12/12 when he shot a 148 pound doe through the shoulders. Her front end dropped and she plowed a bit and it was over.
My dad and I talk about deer rifles and loads all the time, and we've both seen a lot of things used over the years. We have about 80 deer seasons between the two of us. Neither of us has ever seen a problem with a typical cup/core .308win 150-168gr on a deer or a pig, even though .308 kills are better represented in our experiences than any other chambering. They just work, without beating up the shoulder too badly. Can't see a 7mm/162 being too much different.
And a 148lb doe is a whopper around here. I do love shooting and eating those long-headed watchdogs.....
