120-140 ballistic tips with good shot placement produce fast kills on deer size game in 7mm08. I think the 150 Accubond is better suited for larger game at magnum velocities.
It just gave Jack something to write about and debate with Jim over for 55 years until the advent of the 7mm08 took the wind out of both of their sails.
I agree that hunting bullets designed to open up at 1800+ fps are not good hunting bullets at extended ranges. My Nosler number 3 manual suggested the old Solid Base bullets with their thin jackets be used for very long shots on game, as an example. This is why Bergers with high bc bullets and...
(Partial bullet quantities may be pulled but in great shape)
6mm 80 gn Hornady GMX (50 NIP + 36) $50
6mm 100 gn Nosler Partition (50 NIP + 40) $75
.277 130 gn Nosler Partition (50 NIP) $50
7mm 139 gn Hornady Interlock BTSP (75) $25
7mm 120 gn Sierra Pro Hunter SP (51) $15
7mm 120 gn Hornady...