7mm bullet question

87mustang · March 25, 2010, 01:51 PM

between:

v-max
speer tnt

which one would do the most devastation to a groundhog, these will be close shots within 50 yards and being video camera'd so i want vaporization.

or if there is another appropriate bullet, please let me know.

oneoldsap · March 26, 2010, 07:16 AM

Barnes Varmint Grenades are quite spectaular ! I'm not sure of the availability of 7MM though !

thekyrifleman · March 26, 2010, 10:17 AM

Try Sierra 100 or 120 grainers....opens them up like a can opener!!

Rangefinder · March 26, 2010, 10:26 AM

Seriously? It's really not going to matter one iota---you can put the worst, cheapest bullet you can find in the equation. If you hit a groundhog will a 7mm, it's going to become a little red mist and fur chunks.

Brian Pfleuger · March 26, 2010, 10:54 AM

The Hornady 100gr 7mm bullets are essentially designed for that purpose.

TheNatureBoy · March 26, 2010, 11:04 AM

I agree with Rangefinder, in the final analysis it won't even matter. Comes down to personal preference.

Brian Pfleuger · March 26, 2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RangeFinder

Seriously? It's really not going to matter one iota---you can put the worst, cheapest bullet you can find in the equation. If you hit a groundhog will a 7mm, it's going to become a little red mist and fur chunks.

I'd say that's true for the majority of bullets but big and powerful doesn't mean destruction if the bullet is constructed otherwise. I've hit woodchucks with 125gr 30-06 rounds and my 204Ruger does more damage in many instances. The Hornady (and probably other brands) 100gr 7mm bullets are built for explosive expansion and could be driven well in excess of 3000fps, probably 3300+, in most 7mm platforms.

DiscoRacing · March 26, 2010, 02:18 PM

R U Serious?? Is a 7mm big enough to those things??!!

uncyboo · March 26, 2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

The Hornady (and probably other brands) 100gr 7mm bullets are built for explosive expansion and could be driven well in excess of 3000fps, probably 3300+, in most 7mm platforms.

OP, this would be key. You have to find an explosive bullet that can handle the high velocity and not come apart in flight.

87mustang · March 26, 2010, 04:59 PM

yes Discoracing, a 7mm is plenty of gun for a cute little woodchuck, but i'm after video camera highlights. my 22-250 and savage ml-10 work good for vaporizing the little ones, but i'm wanting to do the same thing to full grown ones.

87mustang · March 26, 2010, 05:01 PM

maybe i could convince one of these furry critters to sit on top of a jar of tannerite!!

March 25, 2010, 01:51 PM	#1
87mustang Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Posts: 91	7mm bullet question between: v-max speer tnt which one would do the most devastation to a groundhog, these will be close shots within 50 yards and being video camera'd so i want vaporization. or if there is another appropriate bullet, please let me know.

March 26, 2010, 10:26 AM	#4
Rangefinder Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Posts: 2,017	Seriously? It's really not going to matter one iota---you can put the worst, cheapest bullet you can find in the equation. If you hit a groundhog will a 7mm, it's going to become a little red mist and fur chunks. __________________ "Why is is called Common Sense when it seems so few actually possess it?" Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Politicians.

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Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	The Hornady 100gr 7mm bullets are essentially designed for that purpose. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

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March 26, 2010, 07:16 AM	#2
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,602	Barnes Varmint Grenades are quite spectaular ! I'm not sure of the availability of 7MM though !

March 26, 2010, 10:17 AM	#3
thekyrifleman Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2007 Location: Northern Ky Posts: 254	Try Sierra 100 or 120 grainers....opens them up like a can opener!!

March 26, 2010, 11:04 AM	#6
TheNatureBoy Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Posts: 1,204	I agree with Rangefinder, in the final analysis it won't even matter. Comes down to personal preference.

March 26, 2010, 04:59 PM	#10
87mustang Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Posts: 91	yes Discoracing, a 7mm is plenty of gun for a cute little woodchuck, but i'm after video camera highlights. my 22-250 and savage ml-10 work good for vaporizing the little ones, but i'm wanting to do the same thing to full grown ones.

March 26, 2010, 05:01 PM	#11
87mustang Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Posts: 91	maybe i could convince one of these furry critters to sit on top of a jar of tannerite!!