Hi my Father hopes to get a Elk tag for kentucky. He plans on using his 7mm Bolt Action rifle. Is 7mm enough and what type loads should he use? Thank you. pls leave a message here or email me at [email protected]. Chuck

I take it you're talking a 7mm Rem Mag. It's a fine round for elk. Go with a premium bullet ,either a nosler partition or a trophy bonded bearclaw in one of the 160's offerings. Elk are a big animal so try to keep your shots 250 yards or so with this round maybe a bit more if you're an accomplished shooter. They're a majestic animal and deserve a quick clean kill with a shot delivering plenty of energy for a quick clean kill.

I have killed several elk using 140gr partitions.Any of the premium bullets such as the partition,failsafe,bearclaw,a-frame,etc will work well if at least 140gr.

That is what I use for Elk and Moose, just pick a premium solid constructed bullet (like Stubble mentioned) that shoots well and Dad will be AOK.

Thats all me, my dad, And most of my dads friends use. You cant go wrong with a 7mm. I think it's the best out there.

Your father is well equiped. No matter if he is shooting a 7mm Rem mag, or a 280, or a 7X57 mauser, or 7mm-08, or most any other 7mm cartridge out there.

For loads I would start look to the Nosler partition & partition gold, TBBC, Failsafe, Scirocco, Accubond, Interbond. All of these are factory loaded by Remington, Federal, Winchester, and Hornady.

I have hunted Elk with a 7 mag. and it will do the job..... I used 160 gr. Nosler Partitions . Awesome Elk medicine

160 Partitions will do the job.

My friend uses a 7mm for groundhog.

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