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7mm Rem mag 168 gr berger velocity?
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<blockquote data-quote="eshorebwhntr" data-source="post: 1212455" data-attributes="member: 17112"><p>Since the Berger is not a controlled expansion bullet like a bonded core bullet you'll likely get mixed results from using them. My experience has been mostly like others have mentioned where you get tons of internal damage but few exit wounds and sometimes the blood trails are very thin. Using the same bullets in the target version (ie 168 target vld) gets a few more exit wounds and blood trails but on smaller sized deer at close range with magnums you don't get as much internal damage which can lead to a longer tracking job. </p><p> </p><p>Sierra Match Kings are the same construction as Berger but seem to have a thicker jacket (guessing from experience, never measured). They shoot as well as the Berger in consistency but usually give up a little B.C. for the same weight class bullet...not a big deal for me. I've had the most experience with the 223 69gr SMK and the 308 190gr SMK. The 30 cal has produced exit holes without fail out to 450 yards with good blood trails and a 3150fps MV. Might be worth trying. I know Sierra states that they are not a hunting bullet but I've killed probably 30-40 deer with them and they do the job well in my experience.</p><p> </p><p>I will also submit another vote for Retumbo. I've reloaded for quite a few 7RM's with the 168 and they all settled in around 71-73gr and .030 jump to the lands.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="eshorebwhntr, post: 1212455, member: 17112"] Since the Berger is not a controlled expansion bullet like a bonded core bullet you'll likely get mixed results from using them. My experience has been mostly like others have mentioned where you get tons of internal damage but few exit wounds and sometimes the blood trails are very thin. Using the same bullets in the target version (ie 168 target vld) gets a few more exit wounds and blood trails but on smaller sized deer at close range with magnums you don't get as much internal damage which can lead to a longer tracking job. Sierra Match Kings are the same construction as Berger but seem to have a thicker jacket (guessing from experience, never measured). They shoot as well as the Berger in consistency but usually give up a little B.C. for the same weight class bullet...not a big deal for me. I've had the most experience with the 223 69gr SMK and the 308 190gr SMK. The 30 cal has produced exit holes without fail out to 450 yards with good blood trails and a 3150fps MV. Might be worth trying. I know Sierra states that they are not a hunting bullet but I've killed probably 30-40 deer with them and they do the job well in my experience. I will also submit another vote for Retumbo. I've reloaded for quite a few 7RM's with the 168 and they all settled in around 71-73gr and .030 jump to the lands. [/QUOTE]
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