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Browning X-Bolt 7mm Rem Mag -- Heaviest Bullet Weight?
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<blockquote data-quote="mnoland30" data-source="post: 1622912" data-attributes="member: 29323"><p>I shot my first bull elk with a 140 gr. Barnes out of a 7mm Rem Mag at an estimated 225 yards. The elk only made it about 35 yards, but the bullet did not exit. I've since read, and now agree that a sectional density of about .280 will exit, if the bullet isn't pure cast lead. I shoot 168 gr. Bergers in my 7mm WSM Browning Ti (weighs 6.5 lbs with scope and sling). I load it to only 2750 fps. Recoil is fine. When I shoot off the bench, I use shoulder pads, and when I hunt I never feel it. I've shot javelina, ibex, deer, bear, and an elk at 340 yards, and didn't have to track any of them. I like Bergers because they are a little more accurate than Barnes, but Barnes have always worked for me. They won't blow up at close range, and will expand down to about 1600 fps. Longer bullets have a higher b.c. My rifle kicks about 8% more than Hespco's 3300 fps. load (assuming an 8 lb. rifle), and has about 6% more energy at 500 yards (1591ft.lbs.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mnoland30, post: 1622912, member: 29323"] I shot my first bull elk with a 140 gr. Barnes out of a 7mm Rem Mag at an estimated 225 yards. The elk only made it about 35 yards, but the bullet did not exit. I've since read, and now agree that a sectional density of about .280 will exit, if the bullet isn't pure cast lead. I shoot 168 gr. Bergers in my 7mm WSM Browning Ti (weighs 6.5 lbs with scope and sling). I load it to only 2750 fps. Recoil is fine. When I shoot off the bench, I use shoulder pads, and when I hunt I never feel it. I've shot javelina, ibex, deer, bear, and an elk at 340 yards, and didn't have to track any of them. I like Bergers because they are a little more accurate than Barnes, but Barnes have always worked for me. They won't blow up at close range, and will expand down to about 1600 fps. Longer bullets have a higher b.c. My rifle kicks about 8% more than Hespco's 3300 fps. load (assuming an 8 lb. rifle), and has about 6% more energy at 500 yards (1591ft.lbs.) [/QUOTE]
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