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2011 Montana Pronghorn Hunt
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 557320" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>ICANHITHIMMAN,</p><p> </p><p>Energy numbers are right around 1750 ft/lbs at 823 yards at my elevation. Its more then the energy numbers, its also using a bullet that expands aggressively at these ranges. </p><p> </p><p>As we all know, 1750 ft/lbs can be very different depending on what bullet is used. Put that into a 175 gr SMK that does not expand aggressively and the game will react much differently then the same energy level behind the Accubond.</p><p> </p><p>This is one reason I do really like the Berger VLD bullets as they open up very well at long range and transfer alot of energy. The Wildcat bullets 200 gr ULD RBBT is simply amazing at long range. That bullet, which the 7mm AM was designed around, loaded to its top comfortable load of 3300 fps would retain over 2830 ft/lbs of energy. While expansion is not as aggressive as the Accubond, they always did expand very well at long range. You can see the dramatic difference adding an extra 1000 ft/lbs of energy on top of the 160 gr Accubond. Unfortunately, the barrel on Ol Green has enough wear on it that it will no longer shoot the thin jacketed bullet so we "Make Due" with the accubonds!!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>Just for comparision, a 7mm WSM with the same bullet loaded to top velocity would get you around 1100 ft/lbs of energy at 823 yards.</p><p> </p><p>Again, I am using about the worst bullet for ballistic performance out of the 7mm AM. The 160 gr Accubond is a great bullet, tough, expands well, shoots great, but with a BC limited to around .540, it leaves alot of the 7mm AMs power on the table instead of down range. Because of the number of rounds down this barrel, I simply have to use a harder bullet to survive the launch. This barrel has well over 700 rounds down the barrel including alot of ballistic and load development which is pretty hard on a barrel.</p><p> </p><p>Stepping up to the 200 gr ULD RBBT or even the 180 gr Accubond result in a step up in ballistic performance that is really hard to explain. In all honesty, a 7mm AM in one of my Raptor LRSS rifles, loaded with the 200 gr ULD will outperform ALL other chamberings until you step up to the huge 338 Allen Magnum. It is hard to believe what this combo does at long range, has to really be seen first hand to appreciate. Many will tout the need for a 338 cal magnum for long range hunting and for many applications a big 338 is certainly a great choice, especially when hunting larger game, but for deer size critters and in a rifle that will only be used for big game hunting, the 7mm AM has very few if any peers. I will get off my soap box now!!! Sorry.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 557320, member: 10"] ICANHITHIMMAN, Energy numbers are right around 1750 ft/lbs at 823 yards at my elevation. Its more then the energy numbers, its also using a bullet that expands aggressively at these ranges. As we all know, 1750 ft/lbs can be very different depending on what bullet is used. Put that into a 175 gr SMK that does not expand aggressively and the game will react much differently then the same energy level behind the Accubond. This is one reason I do really like the Berger VLD bullets as they open up very well at long range and transfer alot of energy. The Wildcat bullets 200 gr ULD RBBT is simply amazing at long range. That bullet, which the 7mm AM was designed around, loaded to its top comfortable load of 3300 fps would retain over 2830 ft/lbs of energy. While expansion is not as aggressive as the Accubond, they always did expand very well at long range. You can see the dramatic difference adding an extra 1000 ft/lbs of energy on top of the 160 gr Accubond. Unfortunately, the barrel on Ol Green has enough wear on it that it will no longer shoot the thin jacketed bullet so we "Make Due" with the accubonds!!! :D Just for comparision, a 7mm WSM with the same bullet loaded to top velocity would get you around 1100 ft/lbs of energy at 823 yards. Again, I am using about the worst bullet for ballistic performance out of the 7mm AM. The 160 gr Accubond is a great bullet, tough, expands well, shoots great, but with a BC limited to around .540, it leaves alot of the 7mm AMs power on the table instead of down range. Because of the number of rounds down this barrel, I simply have to use a harder bullet to survive the launch. This barrel has well over 700 rounds down the barrel including alot of ballistic and load development which is pretty hard on a barrel. Stepping up to the 200 gr ULD RBBT or even the 180 gr Accubond result in a step up in ballistic performance that is really hard to explain. In all honesty, a 7mm AM in one of my Raptor LRSS rifles, loaded with the 200 gr ULD will outperform ALL other chamberings until you step up to the huge 338 Allen Magnum. It is hard to believe what this combo does at long range, has to really be seen first hand to appreciate. Many will tout the need for a 338 cal magnum for long range hunting and for many applications a big 338 is certainly a great choice, especially when hunting larger game, but for deer size critters and in a rifle that will only be used for big game hunting, the 7mm AM has very few if any peers. I will get off my soap box now!!! Sorry.:rolleyes: [/QUOTE]
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