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Dirtfarmer,

You might try the 150 interlock. I’ve probably killed more deer with that bullet than anyother out of various 308’s. Never left me wanting.

I have some good 150’s that I may try.

Thanks.

DF

I had great results with the 125 Sierra PH in 308’s loaded to around 2875-2950 from 308’s. Darned near as good as a 270

beretzs,

I've accumulated a sizable stash of both 125gr. Sierra PHs and Nosler BTs. intending them for reduced recoil .308 and possible 30-30 ammo. When I talked to a Sierra tech., I was cautioned to not load the 125 PH to velocities below about 2700 fps. He didn't think it would be a good bullet for the 30-30 and stated that the bullet needed more velocity.

I've set the BTs aside for a future 30-30 project and plan on using the PHs for a .308 Tikka compact and my daughter's Abolt at the same velocities you're running yours.

While reading this thread, I've thought that the PH bullet would be a great replacement for Dirtfarmer's 130gr. Hornadys. The only problem being that while Sierra has not dropped it, finding them as NOS or partial boxes is a pain in the butt.

I actually started using them cause of reduced loads in the 308. If I remember right we were down in the 2400 start speed and they acted just fine. These were on larger Northern deer that would dress 125-170lbs but they'd scramble the insides just fine and I saw nothing that resembled lack of expansion, never caught one either, but nothing ran far. As the shooter grew into the gun I goosed it some and they worked the same at 2900. I'd say load them and not worry much. I'd bet you'll be plenty satisfied. The 125 Accubond or Ballistic Tips both shot well as well. I planned to load those 125's around 3100-3200 in the 06 to see how it'd work.

I remember questioning the tech. about the bullet being that tough and him restating that he felt it needed to be pushed to at least minimum .308 velocities.

Thanks very much for posting your actual experience with the bullet at the reduced velocity. It's also good to know that it works pushed harder as well.

I will continue with the plan for it as a .308 bullet and the BTs for the 30-30.

I’ll be pushing them 3,100+.

Should open up at that speed.

DF