How Far with a 7mm Rem Mag?-Elk Hunting

[RugerHawg413]

Good Afternoon,
Thank you to everyone who responded to my "6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC Enough/Effective for Elk?" thread. After reviewing the thread and the info, I have one more question. How far of a shot would you be willing to take a shot at an elk with a 7mm rem mag? Thank you for any and all info and wisdom!

 

[BW64]

900 tops!

 

[RugerHawg413]

900 tops!

Don't think that I can shoot 900 yards right now away, so that will work for me, LOL! Thank you for the info!

 

[FEENIX]

Good Afternoon,
Thank you to everyone who responded to my "6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC Enough/Effective for Elk?" thread. After reviewing the thread and the info, I have one more question. How far of a shot would you be willing to take a shot at an elk with a 7mm rem mag? Thank you for any and all info and wisdom!

"My" unwritten rule is 1500 FT LBS and minimum velocity for the bullet to expand effectively at POI.

 

[RugerHawg413]

"My" unwritten rule is 1500 FT LBS and minimum velocity for the bullet to expand effectively at POI.

Understood! Thank you for the info!

 

[coop2564]

Mine using 168gr Berger I will go 600 yard with the right conditions.

 

[RugerHawg413]

Mine using 168gr Berger I will go 600 yard with the right conditions.

Understood, thank you!

 

[Bob Wright]

"My" unwritten rule is 1500 FT LBS and minimum velocity for the bullet to expand effectively at POI

This is the basic rule I sort out all of my hunting weapons and load data. I put them into brackets just like this.
Then become really good on calling wind at distance.

 

[Jester560]

however far you practice at on a regular basis.

 

[RugerHawg413]

however far you practice at on a regular basis.

Agreed!!

 

[del2les]

 

[KyCarl]

I think it depends on just how good is the shooter is....

 

[RugerHawg413]

Wow! I guess that tells me everything that I need to know! Thanks for sending!

 

[RugerHawg413]

I think it depends on just how good is the shooter is....

I think you are correct!