7mm RM Bullet for Long Range Hunting

[jstanton]

Just curious what everyone is using bullet wise for long range hunting out of their 7mm Rem Mag, let's say under 1,000 yards?

Finding out that mine really likes the Berger 180gr VLD Hunting bullets. Haven't hunted with this combo yet though.

 

[Mark37082]

If your rifle likes the Berger 180 VLD Hunting bullet, just go with it. Mine prefers the 168 Berger or Nosler AB 160. It likes Hammer Hunters as well. It depends on your intended game as well.

 

[DesertBoy]

I have a Tikka T3x that shoots the 190 Berger hybrids very well. Was heavy for class, but was one of the only bullets I could get, and has turned out to be pretty impressive. Has shot well out to 900, haven't shot past that yet.
Norma Brass
70gr RL 26
REM Magnum Primers
.005 off
2946fps average

 

[jstanton]

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If your rifle likes the Berger 180 VLD Hunting bullet, just go with it. Mine prefers the 168 Berger or Nosler AB 160. It likes Hammer Hunters as well. It depends on your intended game as well.

I tried the 168 bergers and could not get them to group very well no matter seating depth. The 180s fell into line pretty quick. It shoots the 175 ELDX pretty well too.

Intended game would be mule deer and elk with the occasional whitetail or pronghorn thrown in there. Oh and as many hogs as I can shoot! Darn things are everywhere here in East Texas!

 

[lancetkenyon]

I shoot the 180 Hyb in my 7RM @ 2996fps. They have crushed elk from 50 to 880+. The 180 VLD should work just fine.

 

[jstanton]

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I shoot the 180 Hyb in my 7RM @ 2996fps. They have crushed elk from 50 to 880+. The 180 VLD should work just fine.

What powder are you using?

 

[Northkill]

180 Hybrids (RL23) in my GW Magnus 7-LRM shoot very tight and do a good job on deer. In fact, I shot 2) 2-shot groups at 1002 yds to validate drops and both were around 1" or less in size. I was super stoked. Ain't changin what's workin.

 

[lancetkenyon]

Wh

What powder are you using?

H1000

 

[loonie]

I have had very good results with 175 LRAB on many elk. Better than 180 vld.

 

[31pointer]

Just curious what everyone is using bullet wise for long range hunting out of their 7mm Rem Mag, let's say under 1,000 yards?

Finding out that mine really likes the Berger 180gr VLD Hunting bullets. Haven't hunted with this combo yet though.

180 gr VLD's are an excellent choice

 

[Allen Kitts]

I have shot lots of animals with the Berger 180 grain hybrid out of my 7 LRM out to 850 yards. They work very well on game.

 

[crazyhorse]

I have outstanding results with the Berger 175 Elite Hunter. Its hybrid design makes it easy to tune and its been deadly on numerous deer.

 

[Buckys]

Most of my shots in Texas tend to be less than 100 or 150 yds so I'd also consider what the terminal performance of any bullet would be at the muzzle velocity.

For the 180 VLD in 7RM, I would expect it is leaving the muzzle < 3000fps in which case I would be happy to take it hunting.

Maybe work up some Accubond or similar loads and compare their handiwork on hogs at short distances and see what that gel test tells you.

 

[coop2564]

My 168gr Berger's are one hole with 3 shots. Been using a long time.