7mm rum and 140-150 gr bullets

[POP]

I will begin working on my bud's 7mm rum (rem BDL 700). He wants to work up the ultimate long range antelope/deer load. Fast and flat shooting as hell! So what has worked for you guys? I have only worked with the 160 AB's in mine.
Accuracy? velocity? thanx guys.

[Varmint Hunter]

Nothing wrong with the Accubond but I had better luck with the 162gr A-Max in my 7STW. With a higher BC and good LR expansion capabilities it would be hard to beat for thin skinned game.

Better for the notorious Wyoming winds too.

[davewilson]

how far is ultimate long range? the 168 bergers at 3400 are deadly on deer.

[Dan B]

I've been working with a 7mm WSM for the last few months and shot nothing lighter than a 160AB. For deer and varmints I really like the 162 A-Max. One thing I have larned from the fellas on this board...that I will always remember when looking to select a bullet...BC is KING!

The 162AM is .625, the 160AB is .531. The Hornady 154gr SST is .525 which is nearly the same as the AB but may be able to run a little faster. A 154 Interbond does not have the cannelure (which the SST does) so the BC may be the same as the 160AB.

[POP]

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how far is ultimate long range? the 168 bergers at 3400 are deadly on deer.

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That will do. Maybe not a berger... you know the match bullet thing [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]........



What is your load?

[POP]

Has anyone actually reached 3600 fps with the 140 (safely that is). My 7 STW used to realize 3500 fps with 80 gr of 7828--140 BT's

[MagMan]

Mine would but it goes against everything I'm trying to accomplish. You know big heavy long and sexy. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]