7 mm Rem mag
Would the 7mm Rem mag be enough rifle for Elk out to 400-500 yds?
What weight bullet would be recommended?
What weight bullet would be recommended?
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csjs1194,
Not only is it enough rifle but it's a very popular cartridge for elk hunting.
The better bullets are those constructed a little more stoutly and at the heavier end of the 7mm weight range. I've used several from 160 gr. Barnes TSX to the 175 gr. Nosler Partition. My favorite for the larger capacity cases and longer ranges is the 168 gr. Berger VLD which outperforms everything except the 180 gr. Berger VLD. A standard would be the Partitions.
Longer ranges require more practice and a good field rest comes in handy.
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+1 for Nononsense. I'm assuming you will clock your loads and plot the ballistics at the altitude you will be hunting. I read an article a long time ago that said a good guide for elk was 1800 ft-lbs of energy and the 160 Partitions in my 7 Mag give me 400+ yards range using that yardstick. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by nononsense
csjs1194,
Not only is it enough rifle but it's a very popular cartridge for elk hunting.
The better bullets are those constructed a little more stoutly and at the heavier end of the 7mm weight range. I've used several from 160 gr. Barnes TSX to the 175 gr. Nosler Partition. My favorite for the larger capacity cases and longer ranges is the 168 gr. Berger VLD which outperforms everything except the 180 gr. Berger VLD. A standard would be the Partitions.
Longer ranges require more practice and a good field rest comes in handy.
Best.
++++1 on the 168gr Bergers! My Ruger No.1 in 7mm Mag loves them. Never shot an elk with one though, not to many elk here in Indiana. Did take a few Whitetail does with it last summer on a deer cull.0 -
quote:Originally posted by jtmarine0831
quote:Originally posted by nononsense
csjs1194,
Not only is it enough rifle but it's a very popular cartridge for elk hunting.
The better bullets are those constructed a little more stoutly and at the heavier end of the 7mm weight range. I've used several from 160 gr. Barnes TSX to the 175 gr. Nosler Partition. My favorite for the larger capacity cases and longer ranges is the 168 gr. Berger VLD which outperforms everything except the 180 gr. Berger VLD. A standard would be the Partitions.
Longer ranges require more practice and a good field rest comes in handy.
Best.
++++1 on the 168gr Bergers! My Ruger No.1 in 7mm Mag loves them. Never shot an elk with one though, not to many elk here in Indiana. Did take a few Whitetail does with it last summer on a deer cull.
Jtmarine,
I live in central Indiana but have friends in Wyoming and I will be going to "visit" next fall[;)]0 -
Nononsense,
Thank you for the input I am trying to get a few larger rifles to cover everything I might get a chance to hunt.
I am also thinking about getting a .243 or a 25/06 and a .375 H&H or a .378 Weatherby then I would be very well covered for about any thing. I have a very good selection of small rifles .223,22/250,204 Ruger and a rimfire.
As always your input is appreciated and valued[8D]0 -
csjs1194,
If you want to cover the larger cartridge end of the spectrum, you can't go wrong with the .375 H&H. The number of rifles is limited but that's just the way it is nowadays. As an alternative, consider the .375 Ruger which will fit in any of the common long action, magnum bolt face rifles. I think everyone should have a .375 of some flavor just for the fun of it.
Even though there are a ton of great 30 caliber cartridges, it would be a little different to consider one of the classic 8mm cartridges. The 8 x 60S Mauser is an excellent alternative and the 8 x 68S is a terrific rimless magnum alternative.
Have fun building the selection!
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