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<blockquote data-quote=".280Rem" data-source="post: 202608" data-attributes="member: 11140"><p>I have no experience on elk, but know a few that have. A 140 would be adequate, so long as it was a well contructed bullet. If it were me, Id go with a 150 or 160 though. Still Id load a partition, accubond, TSX, or the like. No need to get any heavier than a 160 in my opinion. In a 24" bbl you can look at 3000-3050fps with 160s (factory fodder gives 2950, so you should be able to better that a little), and 3150-3200 with 150s. My 25.6" bbl gives 3080 with 160s (and could do more I suspect but it's so accurate there), and 3250 with 150s. From those that I know that have taken elk with 7mm's, a 150 or 160 at or near those velocities will be plenty. In a 26" bbl add @ 60-70fps to the 24" velocities. </p><p> </p><p>Just so you know, I'm not a fan of loading bullets outside the "normal for caliber" bullets, IE 175s in the 7mm. If I need more than a 160, then I need to step up in caliber. Just my opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE=".280Rem, post: 202608, member: 11140"] I have no experience on elk, but know a few that have. A 140 would be adequate, so long as it was a well contructed bullet. If it were me, Id go with a 150 or 160 though. Still Id load a partition, accubond, TSX, or the like. No need to get any heavier than a 160 in my opinion. In a 24" bbl you can look at 3000-3050fps with 160s (factory fodder gives 2950, so you should be able to better that a little), and 3150-3200 with 150s. My 25.6" bbl gives 3080 with 160s (and could do more I suspect but it's so accurate there), and 3250 with 150s. From those that I know that have taken elk with 7mm's, a 150 or 160 at or near those velocities will be plenty. In a 26" bbl add @ 60-70fps to the 24" velocities. Just so you know, I'm not a fan of loading bullets outside the "normal for caliber" bullets, IE 175s in the 7mm. If I need more than a 160, then I need to step up in caliber. Just my opinion. [/QUOTE]
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