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Offline D-Rock425

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Hornady SST or GMX bullets for a 7mm08.
« on: August 08, 2015, 09:06:58 AM »
Just wondering witch bullet you'll like the GMX is a 95% copper bullet that retains weight.  Bears are the primary target.

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Re: Hornady SST or GMX bullets for a 7mm08.
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2015, 09:17:50 AM »
We use the SSTs with really good results.   I am very comfortable with them.

We have no experience with the GMXs.
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Re: Hornady SST or GMX bullets for a 7mm08.
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2015, 09:58:32 AM »
I shot my bear last year with a 7mm mag and 154gr sst @ 629 yards. I recovered the bulle. the lead separated from the jacket. But I did find the lead and jacket both stuck under the opposite shoulder skin about 1" apart.

I've shot a few deer with sst's in 308 and 30.06 at much shorter distance with great results. They straight up do damage at close range under 100 yards.

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Re: Hornady SST or GMX bullets for a 7mm08.
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2015, 10:11:46 AM »
sst

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Re: Hornady SST or GMX bullets for a 7mm08.
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2015, 10:14:56 AM »
Done grabbed a box of sst's.

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Re: Hornady SST or GMX bullets for a 7mm08.
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2015, 10:15:08 AM »
Either one D-Rock ...they are both Hornaday bullets ! I favor the Interlock ...they are been spanking bears for along time ...from close range to as far as you can see ... :chuckle:

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Re: Hornady SST or GMX bullets for a 7mm08.
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2015, 10:24:18 AM »
Thanks guys.

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Re: Hornady SST or GMX bullets for a 7mm08.
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2015, 07:13:53 AM »
D, those SSTs are lethal. I knocked a bear on its side from 337 yards before having time to take one step. Definition of DRT. They fly really well too.

 


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