Bullet of choice for 7 saum

[MallardAddict]

I've got a new 7 saum due back from the gunsmith soon and curious what others are using.

It's an anti-x action and barrel is a 24" 1:8 Benchmark and main use will be a do it all light rifle for deer, elk and bears from 200-700 yds on average.

Have plenty of R23, R26, and H4350 to feed it for a while but curios what bullets most are using.

 

[Prieto9000]

I would give the new 160 CX a chance. They seem pretty good on paper.

 

[KsKevin]

I have 280AI and have had 100% success with Berger 168g & 180g VLDs (elk & large Kansas whitetails & muleys). Bought some 140g Absolute Hammers but have not yet used them.

 

[jraulsten]

175 Elite Hunters or 180 Hybrids with RL23..........

 

[FEENIX]

I've got a new 7 saum due back from the gunsmith soon and curious what others are using.

It's an anti-x action and barrel is a 24" 1:8 Benchmark and main use will be a do it all light rifle for deer, elk and bears from 200-700 yds on average.

Have plenty of R23, R26, and H4350 to feed it for a while but curios what bullets most are using.

I have a few bullets to try, including the 175 Berger EH. Good luck!

 

[Longtine88]

Jraulsten nailed it

 

[HuntnPack]

I'm gonna give a couple a test drive.

Hammer's 110gr. - 150gr.
Berger's 168gr. - 180gr.

First up will be a mid weight Hammer.

 

[eshorebwhntr]

I remember reading somewhere that in the 7saum RL23 and a 180 Berger Hyb is a great combo. I didn't have any 23 when I did my load development and had a pile of H4831 so I just used that. Shot unbelievably well just didn't light the chrono up. I think I was at 2780. I was using ADG brass

 

[MallardAddict]

Also how much freebore should I ask for considering I'm using an. m action.

 

[gillettehunter]

I have a 7 SAUM that I run RL26 in with a 180 Berger HVLD. I'm at 2900 fps and its a great combo. Probably killed 40 animals with it including 3 eland in Africa. Mostly 1 shot kills. Deadly combo.
Bruce

 

[HuntnPack]

Also how much freebore should I ask for considering I'm using an. m action.

Using the Med action you have room to optimize your freebore for most bullet choices.
I'd narrow down your bullet/bullets of choice
& adjust for those.
Mine is .188 fb

 

[7.62 Gunner]

180 vldh or 180 ELDM will crush critters.
I'd go with .225 freebore if using 180s

 

[MallardAddict]

Thinking 175 or 180 Berger's will be the right choice

 

[HuntnPack]