Author Topic: 120gr 7mm Sierra Spire Points (Read 752 times)

Crudders32 · « **on:** October 24, 2005, 04:07:45 AM »

I just got some 120gr sierra spire points to handload for my 7mm-08 for deer. I will be hunting in the woods of western PA and most of my shots would be 100yds or under. Just wondering if anyone had some experience with this bullet and if it would perform well. Thanks.

jro45 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2005, 01:01:48 PM »

I have some loaded for my 7mm Mag but haven't used them hunting yet.

Slamfire · « **Reply #2 on:** October 24, 2005, 05:40:17 PM »

I doubt they'd be any better than the Hornady's you asked about earlier. The 130 Speer would be just about the minimum weight I'd consider for for medium game, unless you are using them at velocities similar to those in the 7mm TCU.

Deer&Duck · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:53:29 AM »

When I first started reloading for my 7mm08, I called the Sierra Hotline and asked them. They recommended the 120 gr sp point. They did say to make lung shots, not shoulder shots; Also, my deer were N. Alabama deer, where 120 lbs might be a big average. My reloads with the 120 gr check out to approx. 2800 fps. Nothing killed with this load, but the 140 gr Sierra works very well on deer.

Deer&Duck · « **Reply #4 on:** November 14, 2005, 02:13:44 AM »

Latest experience with these....
My 12 yr old son took a medium sized doe Saturday (Early Youth Hunt) with my 7mm-08 loaded with these 120 gr Sierra. It was about a 100 yd shot, with the deer facing directly at us. It had spotted our ground blind and was about to go, when he shot. Either my son slightly pulled it or the deer turned as the bullet entered about the stomach and took out the hindquarter. The deer flopped down, tried to get, then did get up with much difficulty, then ran about 25 yards. And that was that. Upon cleaning, there was a large cavity through the hind quarter. This bullet did its job well. Now my son wants "something bigger with more power." Maybe my 45-70......
Deer&Duck