I just inherited a 7mm Mauser. I can find plenty of 140 or 145 grain bullets for it but would like something a little heavier to shoot elk with. Does anyone have an opinion on whether a 145gr bullet will work? Any sugguestions on where to find ammo on-line (160gr. would be nice)??
Try Midway USA. I have bought ammo from them. I have purchased 175 grain loaded ammo for the 7x57 mauser. The 7x57 will take elk, no problem. I reload for mine and use mostly Hornady bullets.
I've seen lots of 7mm-08's kill elk so why not the 7mm mauser,you buy a 175 gr load for it I'm sure it's no bean feild shooter but aought to be plenty for elk out to 200.
I have a 7mm-08 modle seven that I plan on using as a saddle carbine,I'm using 139gr Hornady Light Mags.It should work fine.Remeber the 7mm Mauser was once used to kill a few elephants.
I think bullet weights from 140-to-175 should work.
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I hunted with a 7x57 for a time, and i liked it pretty good. I remember i shot one heck of a big bull caribou with it, useing a handloaded 175 grain Speer magtip. It did a great job!!
I also shot a few coyotes with the same gun and load, it was easier on the pelts than a lot of smaller cals..
Personally, i'd stick with 150 grain or heavier for elk with a 7mm-08, or 7x57..
Federal loads a 140gr Nosler Partition for the 7x57Mauser cartridge. That should slam elk with no problems.
Norma loads a 154gr Spire Point cartridge. Fine for elk.
PMC loads the 175gr Spire Point. Between those three, you should find one or more that will shoot well in your rifle.
7mm Mauser for elk?
