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7mm-08 and 160 Nos Partition - Experiences?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1758791" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I am a very big fan of the 7/08 and have taken deer beyond 500 yards with different bullets and based on the results have came to the conclusion that the 120s and 140s</p><p>are the best at 7/08 velocities. In my opinion, he cartridge doesn't hold enough powder to get the heavies moving fast enough to produce the desired velocity for optimum performance.</p><p></p><p>The ballistic tips have also been the best performers over all other bullets. In my 7 STW the partitions work well because of the higher velocities especially down range. The partitions can be very accurate but need velocity to perform and the 7/08 just cant reach the needed velocity.</p><p></p><p>The heaviest bullet that I have ever had good luck with was the 150 grain ballistic tip and it was in a 16" barreled bolt action Pistol. For elk, the heaviest bullet I would recommend would be a 140 or 150 grain ballistic tip or the Accubond and hold the range to 400 yards with good shot placement. The ballistic tip may not exit a full size elk, but shot in the boiler room he will go down. </p><p></p><p>Remember, It's not Bullet BCs or weight, it's bullet performance @ the point of impact. and velocity is the key in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1758791, member: 2736"] I am a very big fan of the 7/08 and have taken deer beyond 500 yards with different bullets and based on the results have came to the conclusion that the 120s and 140s are the best at 7/08 velocities. In my opinion, he cartridge doesn't hold enough powder to get the heavies moving fast enough to produce the desired velocity for optimum performance. The ballistic tips have also been the best performers over all other bullets. In my 7 STW the partitions work well because of the higher velocities especially down range. The partitions can be very accurate but need velocity to perform and the 7/08 just cant reach the needed velocity. The heaviest bullet that I have ever had good luck with was the 150 grain ballistic tip and it was in a 16" barreled bolt action Pistol. For elk, the heaviest bullet I would recommend would be a 140 or 150 grain ballistic tip or the Accubond and hold the range to 400 yards with good shot placement. The ballistic tip may not exit a full size elk, but shot in the boiler room he will go down. Remember, It's not Bullet BCs or weight, it's bullet performance @ the point of impact. and velocity is the key in my opinion. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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