Need recommendation for 7 mag bullet

ltmcleoed · September 1, 2008, 08:22 PM

i need a good 7mm bullet for deer. the range will be from 10 yds to 300+ yds. meat damage is not a big deal, actually the bigger the whole the better

thanks

crowbeaner · September 1, 2008, 08:36 PM

If you're going to shoot the Big 7 you'll need a bullet that will hold together on close shots and still expand well at 200+. I'd choose the Hornady traditional Interlock flatbase or the Remington Core Lokt myself. 139-140 grain for deer and 150-154 grain for bigger game unless you're hunting elk or moose, and then I'd go to the 175. IMR or H 4831 for powder, but don't count out IMR 7828 and H1000.

flyboy14 · September 1, 2008, 08:56 PM

I run hornady 162gr sp boat tail interlocks in front of imr 4831 and cci magnum primers with good results. The hornadys have always done a good job. Plenty for deer, shoots well for me.

thekyrifleman · September 2, 2008, 01:21 PM

Spend the money for the premium bullets if you want.....I used 140gr Sierra Pro Hunter on top of a case full of H4831 and that has accounted for about 50+ whitetails over the years. Penetration was completely through and I never lost one of them. Accuracy is as good as any other I have tried...this particular load was about 3/4" consistently. Longest kill about 325 yds.

thekyrifleman · September 2, 2008, 01:22 PM

Also the shortest kill ws bout 25yds...I never found the bullet but the exit hole was about the size of a quarter.

mikenbarb · September 2, 2008, 06:14 PM

Nosler Partitions.

One of the best bullets ever made. Another good one for deer sized game is the Swift Scirocco's. They have great expansion with good weight retention.

Scorch · September 2, 2008, 11:42 PM

Nosler Partitions or Nosler Accubonds. Hornadys work well for a standard bullet, but make sure you get ones with the Interlock ring. Sierra and Speer are good bullets, but you will get jacket/core separations with them occasionally.

September 1, 2008, 08:22 PM	#1
ltmcleoed Member Join Date: March 9, 2008 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 65	Need recommendation for 7 mag bullet i need a good 7mm bullet for deer. the range will be from 10 yds to 300+ yds. meat damage is not a big deal, actually the bigger the whole the better thanks

September 1, 2008, 08:36 PM	#2
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	If you're going to shoot the Big 7 you'll need a bullet that will hold together on close shots and still expand well at 200+. I'd choose the Hornady traditional Interlock flatbase or the Remington Core Lokt myself. 139-140 grain for deer and 150-154 grain for bigger game unless you're hunting elk or moose, and then I'd go to the 175. IMR or H 4831 for powder, but don't count out IMR 7828 and H1000. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

September 2, 2008, 06:14 PM	#6
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	Nosler Partitions. One of the best bullets ever made. Another good one for deer sized game is the Swift Scirocco's. They have great expansion with good weight retention. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

September 2, 2008, 11:42 PM	#7
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Nosler Partitions or Nosler Accubonds. Hornadys work well for a standard bullet, but make sure you get ones with the Interlock ring. Sierra and Speer are good bullets, but you will get jacket/core separations with them occasionally. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

September 1, 2008, 08:56 PM	#3
flyboy14 Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2008 Location: south dakota Posts: 175	I run hornady 162gr sp boat tail interlocks in front of imr 4831 and cci magnum primers with good results. The hornadys have always done a good job. Plenty for deer, shoots well for me.

September 2, 2008, 01:21 PM	#4
thekyrifleman Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2007 Location: Northern Ky Posts: 254	Spend the money for the premium bullets if you want.....I used 140gr Sierra Pro Hunter on top of a case full of H4831 and that has accounted for about 50+ whitetails over the years. Penetration was completely through and I never lost one of them. Accuracy is as good as any other I have tried...this particular load was about 3/4" consistently. Longest kill about 325 yds.

September 2, 2008, 01:22 PM	#5
thekyrifleman Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2007 Location: Northern Ky Posts: 254	Also the shortest kill ws bout 25yds...I never found the bullet but the exit hole was about the size of a quarter.