7mm berger bullet choice

[lancetkenyon]

I shoot the 180 Hyb in my 7RM at a measly 2996fps. They whoop elk just fine. From 60 to 882 yards.

I also run the 175 Elite in my .280AI @ 2986fps suppressed. I have been just as pleased with the on-game performance as the 180 Hyb. From 45 to 768 on elk. Deer hate them too.

 

[Send it 284]

Working on a 7 SAUM build and wondering what everyone prefers for bullets. Will be loaded in a long action so length is not a concern. I am partial to bergers. The 215 hybrid and 156 elite have worked wonders for me in the past. I think i have it narrowed down to the 175 elite hunter or the 180 hybrid. What do you guys think?

195's are shooting awesome in my 7 wsm.
Getting 2900 in a 22" barrel with RL26, I've been shooting 2" groups at 800.
Avoid the 175 ABLRS for long range, I had a really bad experience with them this season on a big bull at 780 yards

 

[1894C]

My vote would go to the 175 elite hunter or a 180 eldm.

 

[jnwise]

Working on a 7 SAUM build and wondering what everyone prefers for bullets. Will be loaded in a long action so length is not a concern. I am partial to bergers. The 215 hybrid and 156 elite have worked wonders for me in the past. I think i have it narrowed down to the 175 elite hunter or the 180 hybrid. What do you guys think?

What's the twist rate for your barrel? Here is Berger's twist rate calculator. If it has an SG over 1.5, go with the highest BC bullet. https://bergerbullets.com/twist-rate-calculator/

 

[ridgeline300]

What's the twist rate for your barrel? Here is Berger's twist rate calculator. If it has an SG over 1.5, go with the highest BC bullet. https://bergerbullets.com/twist-rate-calculator/

It's a 1:8.4 - should be able to run just about whatever i think.

 

[muledeerhntr]

I am running 175 elite hunters in my 7 SAUM with a 26" Proof 8.4 twist. I use H1000 and Norma brass at 2930 and they hammer deer and antelope. I didn't have an elk tag this year so no report on elk performance. They shoot great in my rifle. My OAL is 3.050" and they do like to jump in my rifle. .050" jump.

 

[ridgeline300]

I am running 175 elite hunters in my 7 SAUM with a 26" Proof 8.4 twist. I use H1000 and Norma brass at 2930 and they hammer deer and antelope. I didn't have an elk tag this year so no report on elk performance. They shoot great in my rifle. My OAL is 3.050" and they do like to jump in my rifle. .050" jump.

That is in a short action i am assuming? I'm hoping to gain some velocity by going long action but not lose too much by going 22" barrel.

 

[muledeerhntr]

That is in a short action i am assuming? I'm hoping to gain some velocity by going long action but not lose too much by going 22" barrel

Medium action. I stopped at 2930 because my es was 6 fps with load.

 

[warrbuk]

That is in a short action i am assuming? I'm hoping to gain some velocity by going long action but not lose too much by going 22" barrel.

It looks like I am in the minority but I prefer the Berger 180 VLD. I run mine at 2940 and have only shot a handful of blacktail deer with them before CA's copper bullet deal. They have worked well from 125 yards to 730. It may be a little tougher to find the sweet spot than a hybrid tho.

 

[Bob Wright]

The ABLR 175 was a disaster in my rifle. Looked great at 200. At 600 they opened up horribly. Unpredictable is all I can say.

 

[Chamberman]

175 Elite hunters will be less sensitive to seating depth.

 

[sconnierider]

168 gr VLD hunters out of a model 7 Rem.

 

[RH300UM]

I have used the 180 ELD-m,180 vld, 184 hybrids 175 elite and now use the 180 hybrids in my 7 saum. Remy short action with a 26 broughton barrel pushes the hybrids @ 3014 fps over RL26 in ADG brass
I've had great on game performance on deer elk and black bear with the hybrids
Longest shot was 1159 yards on a big cow elk. Quartering away. Hit the off shoulder and dropped dead.

 

[blackbrush1]

Go 180 Scenar and be done