7MM Rem Mag Ammo
05-06-2009, 08:35 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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7MM Rem Mag Ammo
I just purchased my 2nd 7mm Rem Mag rifle. It is a new Browning X Bolt. I was shooting Remington CoreLokt 150gr. factory ammo w/ my old Savage and sighted this one in w/ the same... Shooting great...
Just curious on what your thoughts are on what is the best overall factory 7mm Rem Mag load available.
I have no problem sticking w/ the CoreLokts... the price is right, but any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Just curious on what your thoughts are on what is the best overall factory 7mm Rem Mag load available.
I have no problem sticking w/ the CoreLokts... the price is right, but any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
05-06-2009, 10:12 AM
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Fork Horn
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RE: 7MM Rem Mag Ammo
There's no way anyone can predict this, one may work in one and stink in another.. you've got to get to the bench and give em' a whirl.. At the price of factory ammo these days, it might be cheaper to buy two rifles !!! I was looking at some ammo at Gander's and I was stunned to see $50, $75 and even $100 AMMO.... who would have ever thunk that !!!!
05-06-2009, 10:15 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: 7MM Rem Mag Ammo
no... it's crazy.. the corelokt sells for $30 a box here.. give or take... most of the federal w/ ballistic tip, etc. is well over $40 + per box...
It is crazy.. I do have 2.5 boxes of CoreLokt... and it is shooting good.
Actually took my moose this year w/ the Core Lokt 150s....
It is crazy.. I do have 2.5 boxes of CoreLokt... and it is shooting good.
Actually took my moose this year w/ the Core Lokt 150s....
05-06-2009, 05:14 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: 7MM Rem Mag Ammo
If they shoot out of YOUR rifle, and provide good terminal performance, then don't worry about it and shoot them. Just try to stock up on as much as you can of that particular lot so that they'll all shoot the same, and in the same place.
05-07-2009, 01:36 PM
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Typical Buck
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RE: 7MM Rem Mag Ammo
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If they shoot out of YOUR rifle, and provide good terminal performance, then don't worry about it and shoot them. Just try to stock up on as much as you can of that particular lot so that they'll all shoot the same, and in the same place.
If they shoot out of YOUR rifle, and provide good terminal performance, then don't worry about it and shoot them. Just try to stock up on as much as you can of that particular lot so that they'll all shoot the same, and in the same place.
05-07-2009, 04:43 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: 7MM Rem Mag Ammo
If you don't mind using a conventional, rapid expansion soft point, then don't overlook the Winchester Super-X Power Points or the Federal SP (blue box). I've had fantastic accuracy with the Winchester PP, and the Fed blue box SP's are (if I'm not mistaken) loaded with speer hot cores, and they are very inexpensive.
Mike
Mike
05-07-2009, 05:25 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: 7MM Rem Mag Ammo
News flash! The CHEAP federal blue box 150 gr sold at wal-mart don't shoot worth a dang out of my A-bolt Stainless Stalker. This rifle has a reputation of digesting almost anything well. My nephew brought 2 boxes to shoot in my rifle (among other calibers) and it won't group in MY rifle. Maybe your rifle will like them but I'd bet not.
05-07-2009, 06:55 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: 7MM Rem Mag Ammo
ORIGINAL: stalkingbear
News flash! The CHEAP federal blue box 150 gr sold at wal-mart don't shoot worth a dang out of my A-bolt Stainless Stalker. This rifle has a reputation of digesting almost anything well. My nephew brought 2 boxes to shoot in my rifle (among other calibers) and it won't group in MY rifle. Maybe your rifle will like them but I'd bet not.
News flash! The CHEAP federal blue box 150 gr sold at wal-mart don't shoot worth a dang out of my A-bolt Stainless Stalker. This rifle has a reputation of digesting almost anything well. My nephew brought 2 boxes to shoot in my rifle (among other calibers) and it won't group in MY rifle. Maybe your rifle will like them but I'd bet not.
Mike
05-07-2009, 07:22 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: 7MM Rem Mag Ammo
I have never shot much factory ammo out of my remington 700 7mag, but I have tried a box of winchester supremes 140gr BT and federal premiums 160gr NP. Both loads shot fine out of my rifle. I normally load 150gr nosler BT's and 140gr accubonds. But like what people have said what one rifle likes others may not.