Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For hunters running 7mm-08 Remington chambered bolt-action rifles in whitetail and mule deer country, the PPU 140 grain jacketed soft point load brings controlled expansion at medium ranges. Launched at 2854 feet per second from the muzzle, this load generates 2537 foot-pounds of energy — enough to anchor deer-sized game inside 200 yards when you place the shot behind the shoulder. PPU (Prvi Partizan) has manufactured centerfire rifle ammunition in Serbia since 1928, serving European hunters and American shooters looking for affordable hunting loads that use standard components. The 7mm-08 Remington cartridge fits short-action rifles and delivers .284-caliber performance with less recoil than .308 Winchester, making it a practical choice for new deer hunters and anyone who wants a lightweight mountain rifle.
Load Profile
The 140 grain jacketed soft point bullet features an exposed lead nose that deforms on impact, creating a controlled mushroom as the bullet passes through tissue. Jacket thickness slows expansion enough to retain weight while opening wide enough to create a permanent wound channel. At 2854 fps, this load sits in the middle of the velocity range for factory 7mm-08 ammunition — fast enough for flat trajectory inside 250 yards, mild enough to keep copper fouling manageable. Boxer primers seat flush in the brass case pockets, allowing handloaders to deprime spent cases with a standard decapping pin and resize for reloading. Non-corrosive priming means you can store these cartridges in a cool, dry location for years without powder degradation or primer compound breakdown.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7mm-08 Remington |
| Bullet weight | 140 grains |
| Bullet type | Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) |
| Muzzle velocity | 2854 feet per second |
| Muzzle energy | 2537 foot-pounds |
| Rounds/box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer, non-corrosive |
| Corrosive | No |
| Intended use | Range & Target / Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Prvi Partizan (PPU) |
Each box ships with 20 rounds of supersonic 7mm-08 ammo, ready to zero your rifle or fill a deer tag in November. Reloadable brass cases let you recover spent hulls after range sessions and resize them for handloading later.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the four rules of firearm safety on every range trip — treat every firearm as loaded, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, never point at anything you’re not willing to destroy, and know your target and what lies beyond it.
- Check current state and local laws before ordering — some jurisdictions restrict soft point ammunition or require additional documentation for rifle cartridge purchases.
- This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm under Proposition 65 — wash hands after handling and avoid breathing dust from fired cases.
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