Community
Firearm Review Forum Rifles, shotguns, blackpowder, pistols, etc... read the latest reviews of hot new firearms here.

7mmRem mag ???

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-24-2012, 07:24 PM
  #11  
Spike
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Northern Calif.
Posts: 14
Default

I use the 160gr Nosler Accubond behind Rl22. Second choice is 154gr Hornady
Interbond.
palmer22250 is offline  
Old 04-25-2012, 11:06 AM
  #12  
Giant Nontypical
 
Sheridan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location:
Posts: 5,130
Default

The first question has to be; what twist rate does your rifle have ?


The Reload Bench

"When loaded with a 140 grain spitzer, the 7mm Remington Magnum is a powerful and flat shooting cartridge, but for all use on game up to the size of elk and moose the cartridge is seen at its best with a 160 grain bullet loaded to about 3000 fps. For big game loads, the single best powder for use with all bullets weights is H4831. When loading the heavier bullets, H1000 also does a fine job. In target rifles, faster burning powders such as H4350 and IMR-4350 often produce the best accuracy with match grade bullets."

Gunners Den

Because of the velocity range, quirky nature of .284 diameter bullets in that velocity range and the 7mm Rem Mag barrel concerning bullet performance with various twist rates by various rifle manufacturers, here is a barrel and bullet guide:
1 in 9" Twist Rate: 160 - 175 grain bullets, barrel length 26" for maximum performance on large game such as moose and big bears.
1 in 9 1/2" Twist Rate: 140 - 160 grain bullets, barrel length 24" for maximum performance on big game such as antelope, deer, elk, moose and big bears.
1 in 10" Twist Rate: 115 - 140 grain bullets, barrel length 24" for maximum performance on varmints, predators, antelope, deer and elk.
Sheridan is offline  
Old 04-25-2012, 06:47 PM
  #13  
Nontypical Buck
 
Colorado Luckydog's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Huntin' In Colorado
Posts: 2,910
Default

Originally Posted by idahoron
The Sierra 160 gr are the most accurate in my Mod 700. I switched to the Hornady 139 gr and I use them for everything from coyotes to elk. Ron
Yotes to elk? Fur friendly on yotes? How far did you track that elk?

If it was more accurate in the 160 gr Sierra, why did you switch to a less accurate 139 grain? Probably trying to save that fur on the yote? WTF? LMFAO!!
Colorado Luckydog is offline  
Old 04-27-2012, 01:25 PM
  #14  
Dominant Buck
 
cayugad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
Default

I have owned and hunted deer and elk with a Ruger M77 bolt rifle in 7mm mag. I bought the rifle in the early 80's. First off, they are an excellent shooting, flat shooting, hard hitting rifle. I always shot the Winchester Super X 150 grain cartridges and they just knock critters flat. A friend also gave me some reloads and he used Nosler Bullets. I am not sure what powder. But he made them for me when I went elk hunting. The elk I shot at about 80-90 yards. The elk shuddered, took two steps and just laid down like it was going to bed down.. And never moved again. The guide was even impressed with the internal damage that Nosler did. But for all the other hunting I used the Winchester Super X and took deer out past 500 yards with the rifle.

I will not swear to it because I can not remember.. but I recollect the Nosler was a 165 grain. Does that sound right?
cayugad is offline  
Old 05-14-2012, 04:24 PM
  #15  
Nontypical Buck
 
Sniper151's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cornwall, Pa.
Posts: 1,720
Default

I like the 160 to 165 gr. pointed soft point bullest.
Sniper151 is offline  
Old 05-15-2012, 02:47 PM
  #16  
Typical Buck
 
emtrescue6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 647
Default

I have had the best luck from my Remington 700 BDL 7mm RM using 150g Nosler Ballistic Tips pushed by 62g of H4350...but it also likes H4831.
emtrescue6 is offline  
Old 05-23-2012, 01:51 PM
  #17  
Typical Buck
 
sdhunter11's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: northernwestern south dakota
Posts: 722
Default

I shoot 150gr nosler partitions with 62grains of IMR 4831 and keep under a MOA at 100 yards. Have killed numerous whitetails and 1 bull elk with this load and it is devastating.
sdhunter11 is offline  
Old 08-06-2012, 09:14 AM
  #18  
Nontypical Buck
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pa
Posts: 4,647
Default

I shhot 140gr win silver tips in mine and for deer size game its going to get the job DONE!!!

Like said if I was going to hunt big game like elk id prob step it up to the 160 or 175 gr
Mr. Longbeard is offline  
Old 09-20-2012, 06:21 AM
  #19  
Giant Nontypical
 
skeeter 7MM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 6,921
Default

I shoot 150gr NBT's for deer. For larger then deer 140 barnes TSX (shot several elk and moose with this load all 1 shot down right away kills) My rifle and I are pretty fond of a 154gr Hornady Interbond load I stumbled upon...it is my combo load in my rem mag. I used last year on both whitetail and a bull elk, performed excellent.
skeeter 7MM is offline  
Old 11-08-2012, 09:43 PM
  #20  
Spike
 
Schuler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 7
Default

I use a 150 grain Ballistic tip made by Winchester. It has put anything down I have ever shot. No need for a double tap. Lol😄😄😄
Schuler is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.