7mm Rem. Mag. with Partitions

Power · 08-15-2003, 05:41 PM

I like the 175g bullet with RL-22 since it' s almost 3,000 fps. The groups are only 1 1/2" though and I' d like a little more accuracy out of this hunting load. I' ve heard some people saying they have better luck with 160g pills. Any thoughts or suggestions?

I' ve got the OAL dialed in pretty close so now need to work on bullet and powders. Thanks for any help.

stubblejumper · 08-15-2003, 05:51 PM

I have never found any need for 175gr bullets in the 7mm bore.I have taken several elk, moose and bear with 140gr partitions in the 7mmremmag and 7mmstw.The 140gr,150gr and 160gr partition will all work well for deer,elk,moose and bear so I would use the one that groups best in your gun.

Power · 08-15-2003, 05:53 PM

Thanks SJ. You guys usually mail-order bullets or buy local? Seems shipping would kill the cost savings. Price for a box of 50 Partitions here is around $25.

stubblejumper · 08-15-2003, 09:57 PM

I live in a city of 40,000 people but we have no stores that sell guns or reloading supplies within a few hour drive so I pick up supplies when I am in the nearest big city(over 4 hours away)or order supplies by mail order(except powder and primers which can' t be mailed)I buy bulk to maintain lot numbers and to reduce trips to the city and to minimize shipping costs.I spend up to $1000 at a time to stock up on components.

Vapodog · 08-17-2003, 08:58 AM

power, what are you hunting?
from my experience (actual) 1 1/2" groups are fine for hunting accuracy.

If you believe you really want 175 grains have you tried Swift A-frames or TBBC bullets?

The 7 Mag is a fine rifle with far less bullet weight. If you' re hunting 800 pound animals then I agree.....use the 175 grain bullets.

Power · 08-17-2003, 11:02 AM

I' m hunting deer (both whitetails and muleys), Elk, and black bear. I think the partition is a good all-around bullet for these types of animals. If I was only hunting deer I' d probably be shooting the bal. tips. I figure this way if I see a really big bear I won' t have any problems plus if I ever get drawn for a big elk tag I' m ready. Of course, I haven' t been drawn yet in 7 years but gotta keep trying I guess.

Vapodog · 08-17-2003, 03:49 PM

Power, just a few weeks ago I shot a 150 pound (on the hoof) antelope and dropped it in his tracks using a 200 grain swift A-Frame from a .300 H&H. That was serious overkill and my point is that there' s too sides to error on, over and under.

Deer are not big animals and should be hunted with anything you want.....after that I personally recommend the 175 grain bullet in the 7 MM mag for really big game.

You said you' re hunting deer.....shoot any bullet that you like until you draw that elk tag. I still say 1 1/2" groups are fine for a 7MM mag.

eldeguello · 08-17-2003, 04:01 PM

No, I get 1" groups @ 200 yards with 175-grain bullets; Sierras, Noslewr Partitions, and Rem. PSPCL' s in my No.1B 7mm Rem Mag. Also with 160' s. Neither is better....

handloader1 · 08-17-2003, 09:52 PM

Power:

That load seems to be a pretty good to me. Good luck.

Power · 08-19-2003, 10:53 PM

Ok, I bought 2 boxes of 160g Partitions and a can of IMR 4831 last night. Loaded up 25 rounds with different OAL' s. Started at 3.305 then .300, .290, .280, and .270. Rifle has lands that seat the bullet back around 3.315" . Hopefully I can find which load is the one the rifle likes and then load those for the season this year. Using them for Mule/Whttl deer, Elk, and Bear. Pushing them along at 3,008 fps should yeild a pretty good package I think. Just hope they shoot pretty good.