Best elk factory loaded ammo for 7mm rem mag in 1:9.5 twist barrel

[lifesupport4u]

I am looking for the best factory load for a 7mm mag with a 1:9.5 twist rate barrel. I want something that will effectively kill and elk from close range to 750 yards at 9000+ ft elevation.

I looked at the Barnes LRX bullets, but they are recommended for a 1:8 twist.

I have looked at Barnes, Berger, Nosler just to name a few and cannot decide on a bullet-- especially in a factory load.

Any help would be appreciated.....

 

[PGJPJ]

I'd probably look at Nosler ammo with the 160 grain Accubond. It has pretty decent ballistic coefficient, and is a fairly stout bullet.

 

[txhoghunter73]

160 grain nosler accubond... any day of the week gun)

 

[FEENIX]

If you can find them, try HSM loaded with 180 Berger VLDs.

 

[lifesupport4u]

If you can find them, try HSM loaded with 180 Berger VLDs.

These are for 1:8 twist

 

[MudRunner2005]

These are for 1:8 twist

The 180's will work in a 1:9, but most likely will not stabilize in a 1:9.5 twist, unless you are at a relatively high altitude above sea level, and above 3,000 fps muzzle velocity.

The new 195 Bergers require a 1:8 twist.

 

[Rogmay]

If you look at Berger's twist rate chart, they show the 180hybrid as being stable out of a 1:9.5, shooting 2850fps at 9000' even on very cold days! The 195's have a recomended 1:8.25. And if you that worried I shot the 168's out of my 9.5 twist Tikka and they shoot great! If all else fails, like they said above that 160 accubond is one hell of a bullet!

 

[FEENIX]

If you can find them, try HSM loaded with 180 Berger VLDs.

These are for 1:8 twist

Negative! My friend's rifle has 1:9.5", he harvested 2 elk with it thus far.

 

[roninflag]

life support - what rifle?? what scope??