Federal 7mm elk ammo

1goodshot · November 3, 2013, 08:27 AM

So my buddy got a new rifle in 7mm Remington mag,we went to get ammo and I told him to get federal trophy bonded tipped. I didn't realize it was in140 gr instead of 160.
You think he will be alright using it? I think it would hold together and penetrate. It cost $50 and u can't return it

myfriendis410 · November 3, 2013, 11:54 AM

It will be fine. The 7mm mag was originally based on a 140 gr. bullet and it's plenty for elk as long as you put it where it's supposed to go.

jmr40 · November 3, 2013, 02:43 PM

My thoughts too. The 160's better aerodynamics come into play at extreme range, but at reasonable ranges I think you'll be fine. It is a premium bullet that will hold together. Some of the lighter bullets are designed for quick expansion on deer sized game, but the trophy bonded should be fine.

Colorado Redneck · November 7, 2013, 10:17 PM

!40 gr. 7mm bullet sectional density = .248

165 gr. 30 cal bullet sectional density = .248

You are fine for elk with 140 gr. Buddy of mine has shot elk for years with his 30-06 using 150 gr Winchester Super X ammo.

reynolds357 · November 7, 2013, 10:22 PM

Trophy Bonded? Its not coming apart. Top end bullets.

Wyosmith · November 7, 2013, 10:52 PM

A bonded 140 grain will be ok.

I have seen the lighter weight 7mm bullets come apart many times on elk, but the bonded ones will be ok.

He may not get an exit however, so making a good shot is all the more important as there will not be much of a blood trail if there is no exit. This is not a problem if the shot placement is good. Poor bullet placement is always poor, but it's a bit less of a problem if you have a good blood trail to follow.

Brotherbadger · November 8, 2013, 04:12 AM

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Trophy Bonded? Its not coming apart. Top end bullets

Yup, those are some great bullets. As long as his aim is true, that big ole Elk will come tumbling down.

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So my buddy got a new rifle in 7mm Remington mag,we went to get ammo and I told him to get federal trophy bonded tipped. I didn't realize it was in140 gr instead of 160.
You think he will be alright using it? I think it would hold together and penetrate. It cost $50 and u can't return it

Slightly OT, but if he ends up sticking with the rifle, he might want to look into reloading. My reloading setup will pay for itself within the first 150 rounds of reloaded 7mm RM, quicker when you concider i reload other calibers.

Bullcamp82834 · November 8, 2013, 02:49 PM

I use 139 grain Hornady GMX in 7mm RM for elk and it works great. Bullet construction is it....... not grains.

tahunua001 · November 8, 2013, 03:20 PM

people have taken elk with 55gr .223 rem ammo, his 140s out of a 7 rem mag will be fine.

November 3, 2013, 08:27 AM	#1
1goodshot Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2001 Location: chandler,az Posts: 929	Federal 7mm elk ammo So my buddy got a new rifle in 7mm Remington mag,we went to get ammo and I told him to get federal trophy bonded tipped. I didn't realize it was in140 gr instead of 160. You think he will be alright using it? I think it would hold together and penetrate. It cost $50 and u can't return it

November 8, 2013, 03:20 PM	#9
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	people have taken elk with 55gr .223 rem ammo, his 140s out of a 7 rem mag will be fine. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

November 3, 2013, 11:54 AM	#2
myfriendis410 Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2011 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 274	It will be fine. The 7mm mag was originally based on a 140 gr. bullet and it's plenty for elk as long as you put it where it's supposed to go.

November 3, 2013, 02:43 PM	#3
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	My thoughts too. The 160's better aerodynamics come into play at extreme range, but at reasonable ranges I think you'll be fine. It is a premium bullet that will hold together. Some of the lighter bullets are designed for quick expansion on deer sized game, but the trophy bonded should be fine.

November 7, 2013, 10:17 PM	#4
Colorado Redneck Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2008 Location: Northeast Colorado Posts: 1,993	!40 gr. 7mm bullet sectional density = .248 165 gr. 30 cal bullet sectional density = .248 You are fine for elk with 140 gr. Buddy of mine has shot elk for years with his 30-06 using 150 gr Winchester Super X ammo.

November 7, 2013, 10:22 PM	#5
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	Trophy Bonded? Its not coming apart. Top end bullets.

November 7, 2013, 10:52 PM	#6
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	A bonded 140 grain will be ok. I have seen the lighter weight 7mm bullets come apart many times on elk, but the bonded ones will be ok. He may not get an exit however, so making a good shot is all the more important as there will not be much of a blood trail if there is no exit. This is not a problem if the shot placement is good. Poor bullet placement is always poor, but it's a bit less of a problem if you have a good blood trail to follow.

November 8, 2013, 02:49 PM	#8
Bullcamp82834 Member Join Date: July 31, 2013 Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 94	I use 139 grain Hornady GMX in 7mm RM for elk and it works great. Bullet construction is it....... not grains.