168vld vs 180 hybrid

[Londerko]

What say you?!?
Berger 7mm 168vldh @2950fps or Berger 180 hybrid @ 2835fps for mule deer and Elk out to 1000yds.
Accuracy being equal

 

[mtbullet1]

the one you and your rifle shoot the best

 

[xsn10s]

Accuracy being equal I chose heavy. Or whichever fits you better at your given ranges.

 

[HSmithTX]

180 every time and twice on Sunday.

 

[Londerko]

Thanks guys
That's how I'm leaning,
I think I was just tempted by the higher velocity of the 168, but deep down know that I want to shoot the 180

 

[lancetkenyon]

Run the numbers.

If you want 1800fps and 1500ft/lbs for elk, neither will get you there.
7000' AMSL & 35°F:

168 drops below 1500ft/lbs at 890 yds, below 1800fps @ 1110 yds (plenty for deer @ 1208ft/lbs)
180 drops below 1500ft/lbs at 930 yds, below 1800fps @ 1100 yds (plenty for deer @ 1293ft/lbs)

 

[Londerko]

Run the numbers.

If you want 1800fps and 1500ft/lbs for elk, neither will get you there.
7000' AMSL & 35°F:

168 drops below 1500ft/lbs at 890 yds, below 1800fps @ 1110 yds (plenty for deer @ 1208ft/lbs)
180 drops below 1500ft/lbs at 930 yds, below 1800fps @ 1100 yds (plenty for deer @ 1293ft/lbs)

Thanks!
Ya 1000 mite be a stretch but that 180 gets darn close though.
Not to shabby for an 8lb scoped rifle

 

[Rick Richard]

Use whatever shoots best out of your rifle. why? Most folks are unable to make a 1K yard ethical shot on a deer or even something bigger like an elk. Good luck.

 

[Allen Kitts]

What say you?!?
Berger 7mm 168vldh @2950fps or Berger 180 hybrid @ 2835fps for mule deer and Elk out to 1000yds.
Accuracy being equal

I personally think the 180 is the better choice but that's just my opinion. That's what I shoot in my 7mmLRM and they have worked very well for me so far. No 1000 yards kills for me and there probably never will be but I know the rifle and the ammo are up to it! My LRM is pushing the 180's at just over 3000 fps.

 

[Rick Richard]

I personally think the 180 is the better choice but that's just my opinion. That's what I shoot in my 7mmLRM and they have worked very well for me so far. No 1000 yards kills for me and there probably never will be but I know the rifle and the ammo are up to it! My LRM is pushing the 180's at just over 3000 fps.

My avatar picture shows the bull I shot in New Mexico with a 7LRM and 180 Hybrids at 750 ish yards. My longest kill to date.

 

[dogz]

What say you?!?
Berger 7mm 168vldh @2950fps or Berger 180 hybrid @ 2835fps for mule deer and Elk out to 1000yds.
Accuracy being equal

So are you saying that you've shot them both at 1K and they shoot equally well?

 

[Netz]

What say you?!?
Berger 7mm 168vldh @2950fps or Berger 180 hybrid @ 2835fps for mule deer and Elk out to 1000yds.
Accuracy being equal

Berger 180 hybrid without a doubt, based on my last 9 years experience. My longest one-shot elk was 756 yards with a bipod and rear-bag platform. I also shoot a lot of live and dry-fire rounds to maintain my shooting technique...enjoy your hunt.

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

My avatar picture shows the bull I shot in New Mexico with a 7LRM and 180 Hybrids at 750 ish yards. My longest kill to date.

that's the rifle that got away!!!!

 

[Rick Richard]

that's the rifle that got away!!!!

Yep. Biiiiiiiig mistake.