One of the few deer I killed with my 7mag took 5 shots, all through & through all in the vitals last and I believe the last one was in the head.
This is a somewhat startling statement.
Tim - I would stick with the 7Mag, as it is a very versatile and mainstream cartridge (in 7mm to boot
) As far as shots at 30yrds, I'd say use a mono such as the Barnes as speed is king with those.
Other bullets seem to react oddly at 'high velocities' and close range.
Certainly not the wrong cartridge, as the headstamp has little to do with it. Look at the bullet you want to use and how fast you want to push it. Then focus on headstamp to achieve desired results.
