7mm hammer hunters

[Navydoc]

I have been shooting a 7mm08AI with 120gr NBT bullets for whitetail and mule deer with great success. I recently switched my daughter's 243 win to 70gr hammer hunters with great success and accuracy. I just finished a 7mm rem mag and was wondering what grain hunter hammer would you recommend. Thanking everyone in advance.
Navydoc

 

[CaptDru]

I shoot 143's out of my 7mag. I don't have my notes in front of me, but I think I am around 3300 fps with RL23. If you look up the load data for Hammers, you will find a lot of info.

 

[PC Python]

What twist rate is your barrel?

 

[Navydoc]

1:9.5

 

[Mark37082]

Either 131 or 143 probably would work well.

 

[Navydoc]

Thinking about the 131hh 7mm rem mag and loading this for the 7mm08AI as well.

 

[PC Python]

With your twist rate the 131gr. is the heaviest Hammer Hunter recommended. I loaded some up for a buddy at 3,300 and they're extremely accurate in his rifle. I run the 155gr. HHs in my 7 Mag but I have an 8.5 twist barrel.

 

[Navydoc]

Thank you for your thoughts. I was actually very surprised how well the 70gr HHs did in the .243. I thought they would be way too light. Do you think the 120gr HHs are too light for 7mm mag?

 

[PC Python]

What are you hunting with them and at what distances?

 

[Mark37082]

The 120's in a 7RM are literally a blast to shoot. They grouped very well in 9.5 twist Bergara and were screaming around 3600 FPS. Bad medicine on coyotes for sure.

 

[Navydoc]

Whitetails and mule deer. Also planning an Aoudad hunt for 2024

 

[Seabeeken]

Ive taken deer with 101 and 120 gr HH, in 7x57ai and 284 win no problem

 

[Jcook02]

The 120's in a 7RM are literally a blast to shoot. They grouped very well in 9.5 twist Bergara and were screaming around 3600 FPS. Bad medicine on coyotes for sure.

What powder are you using with that load?

 

[Jcook02]

I'm getting ready to order the 120 HH for my 7RM. Loading for deer and elk for my daughters.