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Originally Posted by 7mmremmag
I used 168gr ABLR's in my 7mm rem mag 3 years ago on a cow elk.
I was pushing them at 3050fps. I shot her twice behind the front shoulder at 220yds.
Maximum penetration was 6-7". Both bullets appeared at have exploded upon impact.
I did recover her after a lengthy tracking job, although she was not dead and I had to shoot her again.
I havnt shot them since. I kinda felt like I bought into the long range gimmick and they sold me with their fancy advertising, when really I dont even hunt long range. Ive never shot an animal over 400yds.
I am using partitions right now and have no intentions on changing.
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Doesn’t sound like very good results at all.
With the 708 I would be lucky to get 2700 with a 150 at muzzle so not sure what results I would expect. The long range ballistics aren’t what I am interested in as much as looking for something bonded to retain weight but will still open up on a deer. The normal ABs seem to pinhole deer with a clean broadside shot.