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DF

There were no 130gr. Barnes TSX available locally so I tried some 125gr. BT's.

Don't know how they do on game but they were bug holing @ 100yds. today.



Clark

I've never used 125 NBT's on deer, but can attest to how well the 130 Hornady kills'em. One thru the chest on a big doe, DRT, nice size entrance and exit wounds, good blood flow both ways, stuff in between messed up pretty good.

I would think the 125 NBT would do similar. The added speed with these lighter bullets is an asset, especially on thin skinned critters. If a bullet is heavy enough and fast enough to punch thru a WT chest, maybe heavier .30 cal bullets aren't necessary for animals of that size. And, those heavier bullets won't be traveling at 3K fps.

DF


Edited to add, I'm referring to .308/30-06, not Magnum .30 cal's.

I have several boxes of 125gr Accubonds to try.

The .308 125gr Ballistic tip works excellent on deer.

125 BT from a 308 Win with a full tank of 748 will shoot flatter than imagined and kill speed goats w much authority.

I hope so.

Because I think load development is complete.

330yds.

FWIW, here's one. It didn't shoot for chit after this... What was the magic load?

I ended up using 40.5gr's of RL 7. That's working well for both the 100gr V-Max and the 125gr. BT's.

No changing of the seater either. Just load and go for both.




Dave

These are out of my Kimber Montana by the way.




Clark

Been using the 110 TTSX and a heavy load of 4895 for several years. Sub MOA and 3000+ fps.

My late wife would not use anything but Sierra 125 gr. They kill deer and recoil at 2900 fps is very pleasant. We used 748 W/W ball powder, Imr 4064, Imr 4895, I will try Varget next.
Guys use this for 200 yd National Match shooting in the .308

Loaded the 125 Ballistic Tips over Varget, with good results.

Accurate. Modest recoil. Good velocity. The shooter killed a fat whitetail buck at about 120 yards. Bullet did not exit. Nicely expanded for sure!

Guy

I like TAC with 130 TTSX's

This is the load that worked for me in my 308 Win as well....still 3000+ fps in both my 20" barrel 308s.

JB reported that TAC is not as temp sensitive as some other Ramshot powders.

Wonder how TAC and Varget compare regarding temp sensitivity.

DF

Varget is better but TAC is good enough and eliminates most scale work...assuming you can buy either one.

I prefer 4895 for any light to medium 308 and it comes with the added advantage that sometimes you can actually find some for sale...imagine that...!

I have tons of all three.




Dave

I have good supplies of all three.

DF