7mm Rem Mag Cartridge for Elk...

JoeK · November 26, 2006, 02:13 AM

I just picked up a T/C Prohunter frame and 7mm Rem Mag 28" barrel and am looking for premium elk cartridges. I might cruise out to Eastern Colorado this weekend to zero it, so I'm compiling a list of ammo to use. There is a veritable smorgasbord of choices, so let's hear your favorites!

Hunting Area Info:
I have briefly recon'd next years hunting location. I'm anticipating most shots in the 100 - 200yd range. As in most areas of this state, there are many draws, valleys, and other terrain features that could increase the shot range to 300yds.

BTW - I don't anticipate any increases in ballistic performance with a 28" barrel, but I'm curious if I will gain or lose muzzle velocity and energy with this length. If anyone can shed any light on this, muchas gracias!

Joe

jhgreasemonkey · November 26, 2006, 02:37 AM

Heres the ammo I would use. Remington core lokt 180 grain psp. There is more exciting and expensive ammo but you wont need more than this. Also I cant give you any numbers on this but I read an article a while back on the 7mm rem mag and it stated that this cartrige will gain velocity with barrel length up to 28". So sounds like you got a screamer. Not to mention accuracy potential.

HSMITH · November 26, 2006, 09:24 AM

I like the Federal Premium with Sierra GameKing 165 grain bullets. Accurate and hits hard. The bullet will not take a lot of bone on a close shot, if you are a shoulder shooter try the Trophy Bonded or Partition loads as you never know when a shot of less than 30 yards will present itself. If you shoot your elk in the heart and lungs you will look long and hard for a bullet that works better than the GameKing.

rem33 · November 26, 2006, 11:40 AM

150 grain core-lokts have put several elk in the freezer for me.

WSM MAGNUM · November 26, 2006, 12:04 PM

I reload Winchester brass with 63.6 gr. of H4831 SC topped with Sierra`s 160 gr. SBT Gameking. Excellent round for medium to long range.

JoeK · November 26, 2006, 03:10 PM

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I reload Winchester brass with 63.6 gr. of H4831 SC topped with Sierra`s 160 gr. SBT Gameking. Excellent round for medium to long range.

Another reason to reload! Unfortunately, I don't reload yet. Thinking about it...

Thanks!
Joe

JoeK · November 26, 2006, 03:13 PM

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm likely going to try some Hornady's, a Winchester Accubond, and some of the ammo you suggested. I'm hoping to find a winner that shoots well out of my current set up.

Thanks again!
Joe

November 26, 2006, 02:13 AM	#1
JoeK Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Posts: 38	7mm Rem Mag Cartridge for Elk... I just picked up a T/C Prohunter frame and 7mm Rem Mag 28" barrel and am looking for premium elk cartridges. I might cruise out to Eastern Colorado this weekend to zero it, so I'm compiling a list of ammo to use. There is a veritable smorgasbord of choices, so let's hear your favorites! Hunting Area Info: I have briefly recon'd next years hunting location. I'm anticipating most shots in the 100 - 200yd range. As in most areas of this state, there are many draws, valleys, and other terrain features that could increase the shot range to 300yds. BTW - I don't anticipate any increases in ballistic performance with a 28" barrel, but I'm curious if I will gain or lose muzzle velocity and energy with this length. If anyone can shed any light on this, muchas gracias! Joe

November 26, 2006, 02:37 AM	#2
jhgreasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: 46.199ºN 122.188ºW by way of Tacoma Wa Posts: 2,235	Heres the ammo I would use. Remington core lokt 180 grain psp. There is more exciting and expensive ammo but you wont need more than this. Also I cant give you any numbers on this but I read an article a while back on the 7mm rem mag and it stated that this cartrige will gain velocity with barrel length up to 28". So sounds like you got a screamer. Not to mention accuracy potential. __________________ S&W 5906 9mm, FN commercial Mauser .270 win, Winchester 94 .30-30, Ruger Redhawk .44 mag, Ruger 10/22 .22lr, Ruger P-95 9mm, Savage 110 .30-06, Marlin 983 .22wmr I support our constitutional right to arm bears.

November 26, 2006, 12:04 PM	#5
WSM MAGNUM Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 740	I reload Winchester brass with 63.6 gr. of H4831 SC topped with Sierra`s 160 gr. SBT Gameking. Excellent round for medium to long range. __________________ Henry - Life NRA Member, GOA Member If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?

November 26, 2006, 09:24 AM	#3
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2002 Posts: 2,019	I like the Federal Premium with Sierra GameKing 165 grain bullets. Accurate and hits hard. The bullet will not take a lot of bone on a close shot, if you are a shoulder shooter try the Trophy Bonded or Partition loads as you never know when a shot of less than 30 yards will present itself. If you shoot your elk in the heart and lungs you will look long and hard for a bullet that works better than the GameKing.

November 26, 2006, 11:40 AM	#4
rem33 Junior member Join Date: March 31, 2006 Posts: 1,528	150 grain core-lokts have put several elk in the freezer for me.

November 26, 2006, 03:13 PM	#7
JoeK Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Posts: 38	Thanks for the suggestions! I'm likely going to try some Hornady's, a Winchester Accubond, and some of the ammo you suggested. I'm hoping to find a winner that shoots well out of my current set up. Thanks again! Joe