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eldeguello 12-11-2005 09:36 AM

RE: What grain bullet does everyone use?
 
Well, I prefer the 175-grain Nosler Partition in mine. It has great penetration for heavy game, yet lower velocity, so it destroys less meat on lighter stuff like deer. In addition, my Ruger No. 1B shoots 175-grain bullets into 1" at 200 yards.

I know a lot of people say "if you're losing too much meat with the lighter bullets,it's because you are shooting them in the wrong place!" True! BUT, a deer doesn't always pose for you broadside with no obstructions in the way so that you can shoot them straight throughthe ribs just behind the shoulders every time!! The uncooperative varmints!!

48thguns 12-11-2005 12:23 PM

RE: What grain bullet does everyone use?
 
140gr Nosler w/ RL22....smokes 'um. Regards, Rick.

Roskoe 12-11-2005 12:59 PM

RE: What grain bullet does everyone use?
 
The only 7 Rem Mag I have owned shot really well with the 160 Sierra Gameking, and killed game pretty well too. I would stay away from shoulder shots on elk . . . . had a bad experience with this once; but otherwise it was a very effective at putting meat on the pole.

DM 12-11-2005 10:19 PM

RE: What grain bullet does everyone use?
 
I always liked the 150 NP's for all around hunting in a 7 mag., untill you get to moose and big bears, then i switched to 175 NP's.

In my test, those 175 NP's would out penetratemost of the bigger bore expanding bullets (like 458's and 375's) and that's why they work so well on big bears. They will really break them down!

Drilling Man

CamoCop 12-11-2005 10:40 PM

RE: What grain bullet does everyone use?
 
weatherby 300. mag. 180 gr. ballistic tip

Rebel Hog 12-12-2005 05:09 AM

RE: What grain bullet does everyone use?
 

ORIGINAL: stubblejumper

I use only 140gr bullets but change the bullet construction to match the game.

10-4!

Rootsy 12-12-2005 06:22 AM

RE: What grain bullet does everyone use?
 
i stick with the 175 gr Nosler Partition for my 7mm applications for all big game... for varmit hunting i go for the Hornady 100 gr HP...


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