7mm WSM

[dezmick]

I just got a Browning X-bolt 7mm WSM, and i am wondering if anyone else has one, and if they do, what loads do they use for it for elk hunting, i am thinking of using 160 grain but would i be able to use maybe even 140 grain if they were premium loads?

[salukipv1]

Have you shot it yet?

Which version did you get? stainless stalker? that's the model that caught my eye a little, it's on my short list.

Are you stuck with factory loads only? or handloads?

winchester 160gr accubond wouldn't be a bad load...
160gr barnes TSX federal

[dezmick]

I have not shot it yet i will be picking it up this week when it arrives at my gun shop, and i got the composite stalker, it cost almost 300 dollars less than the stainless stalker, first i am planning on trying factory loads, the 2 you said are on a short list along with federal 160 grain trophy bonded tip and winchester 160 grain xp3, i am going to get my dad to reload some 154 grain interbond so i can see how that shoots since hornady does not make factory loads for the 7mm WSM