7mm mag elk bullet

[jimbires]

id use the 162gr. amax. ive had excelent results with them on elk. Only 3 but still.

how does this A-max hold up on close shots , say closer than 150 yards ? thanks Jim

 

[jimbires]

Barnes TSX or Tipped TSX (if longer than 400 yds) I love barnes bullets, you can go with a lesser grain ( I think barnes tops at 140g for 7mm) because they keep 99% of their weight. If memory serves the BC on the TSX is outstanding and I believe the tipped TSX was even a little better than that.

I was a Barnes user too . I just never saw on game results that I expected . I did recover one bullet , it is a 160 TSX , 7mm . I know any bullet can have a bad day , but this bullet never hit a bone . it sure didn't retain 99% of it's weight . Jim

 

[elkaholic]

how does this A-max hold up on close shots , say closer than 150 yards ? thanks Jim

I wouldn't recommend it at that range. They are a thin jacket and ballistic tip which further increases quick expansion. If you do use them, stay away from a shoulder shot. For the same reasons I've already mentioned, they make a good long range bullet....Rich

 

[436]

Berger 7mm 168gr match hunting VLD with a B.C of 0.617 might be my pick for hard shooting 7mm Mags.
436

 

[Guy M]

Good luck on drawing the tag, and on your hunt!

A 175 gr Nosler Partition is what I used on my 6x6 Wyoming bull several years ago. Worked well, loaded to nearly 2900 fps. In, tore everything loose inside, and exited with about a quarter-size wound on the opposite side.

A 160 Partition or Accubond would inspire confidence as well.

Guy

 

[3006savage]

I would give the 154 grain interbond a try. It has a .525 BC and 90% weight retention. They make large mushrooms and still maintain retained weight better than the Accubond or partition.

I have used the 165 grain 30 cal interbond and they passed thru 3 out of 5 hits. The recovered bullets were 154 and 137 grains with large mushrooms. They both took out both front shoulders and were under the far side hide when recovered.

 

[1300meters]

if your hunting the west you will probably be shooting in the wind.try the berger 168vld i have had great success with it rtumbo powder.good shootinggun)

 

[kc]

I have never had the pleasure to win an Elk tag but for Moose the 160 ACUBOND or the 160 SST.

 

[1300meters]

well first of all where are you hunting. if its the west (wyo. mt. etc.) figure the wind could be a problem. I live and hunt wyo. shoot a 7 mag. or 300 win.mag the 168 berger for the 7 and 190 berger for the 300 most shots are 300 plus yds. or longer as a general rule.but last year was only 125 yds. good shooting and bullet placement for whatever you shootgun)

 

[Flare]

I would use the 160 grn Nosler Accubond. I shot an elk last year at less than 50 yards, one shot, a few steps and he was down for the count. Complete pass through just behind the shoulder.

Today I shot that same load at 200 yards and shot a 1.149" group with a good wind. I think that bullet will do everything that you want and would not have to worry about it holding together or not.

Corey

 

[Guy M]

That 160 gr Accubond has really earned an excellent reputation as an all around elk, mule deer and bear bullet for the 7mm magnums.

 

[dakor]

I have seen the 160gr Accubond shot out of a 7mm mag blow through a cow elk at 75 yards and left a good blood trail she was dead on her feet but he shot her again and she went right down. Both shots exited and I could see the blood pouring out the side from the first shot. I would go with the 160 Accubond and try H-4831, Win Brass, and a Federal 215 Primer this combo produces 1/2 MOA out of the Factory Rem 7mm mag I have which was the same Rifle that killed the Elk.

 

[1300meters]

ive had three accu bonds fail to open at 600 pluss yds not at the same hunt .ill stick with my bergers goo shootinggun)

 

[1300meters]

the only moose i ever got was with a bow.but i guess they all work.good shootinggun)