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Where I hunt my longest open shot would be 75yrds.

I can't decide on the Sierra 130gr. HPBT. GameKing or 140 SBT. GameKing? or should I
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I’m hoping to shoot a deer with a 140 Partition.

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Sierra will probably tell you to use the HPBT. I bet either would work fine though.


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I can tell you from experience with 260 loads and deer the 129 grain Interlock and 125 grain Partition are sure fire killers. There's no reason they would be different in a Creed.

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I'll 2nd the 129 Hornady Interlock from my 260, it's a slammer on whitetails.


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Another fan of the 129 grain Hornady.


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I used the hornady129 on a couple, good performance, I also used the 120BT on one and the 130AB on two and they both worked well too. I figure any well constructed bullet well placed is going to do a good job.


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Another vote for the 129 Hornady. Great bullet in the Creed and .260. I have killed several deer with both rifles. Good results from close out to 430 yards.


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I'd be looking at the sights and the overall length and handling of the rifle rather than the bullet for up close shots on deer in cover.



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Originally Posted by smokepole
I'd be looking at the sights and the overall length and handling of the rifle rather than the bullet for up close shots on deer in cover.



The OP was asking a simple question as to which bullet to use. Your answer has nothing to do with the question



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Originally Posted by Trystan
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I'd be looking at the sights and the overall length and handling of the rifle rather than the bullet for up close shots on deer in cover.



The OP was asking a simple question as to which bullet to use. Your answer has nothing to do with the question



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Originally Posted by jr1968
Where I hunt my longest open shot would be 75yrds.

I can't decide on the Sierra 130gr. HPBT. GameKing or 140 SBT. GameKing? or should I
be looking at something else?

Thanks,
jr1968.



130 HPBT or 129 hornady SP whichever shoots best




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140gr SST, just to add to the confusion.


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Originally Posted by OrangeDiablo
140gr SST, just to add to the confusion.


The truth is, just about any decent bullet will work for whitetails at Creedmoor velocities. From the OP's question it's a safe bet that he hasn't shot a lot of deer. So maybe there are other questions he hasn't considered. Seems to me the biggest things to worry about with "up close in thick brush" are having a rifle that's handy and comes up quick, fits right, is not too long, and has sights that are quick on target. I could be wrong about the OP, maybe he's already considered all that and if so it's no big deal. But sometimes the best answer is to the question not asked.

You see it all the time with guys coming out west to hunt elk for the first time. Most guys spend a lot of time asking about which chambering is best but don't pay enough attention to things like comfortable boots and a comfortable pack.

No harm in letting them know that there are other things to consider. Self-appointed moderators notwithstanding



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Originally Posted by jr1968
Where I hunt my longest open shot would be 75yrds.

I can't decide on the Sierra 130gr. HPBT. GameKing or 140 SBT. GameKing? or should I
be looking at something else?

Thanks,
jr1968.


I would be looking at one to the 120 gr monolithic bullets like the E Tip or TTSX. In my 260 I really like the 130 gr Accubond, the 140 gr Accubond or Partition would be a good choice too.


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I wouldn't shoot any bullet made by Sierra at game animals, just at paper, steel, and/or varmints.

The 130 grain AB would be my bullet of choice.

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Whitetail at 75 yards ain't hard to kill. If buying factory ammo the 129 gr Hornady Whitetail is dirt cheap, shoots great in my rifle and is probably as good as anything. If you're hand loading, what ever shoots best for you.


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