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Suggested elk loads for 7x57
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<blockquote data-quote="Hand Skills" data-source="post: 1495713" data-attributes="member: 103303"><p>Personally I don't have any experience with 7x57 on elk. Seen more than a few taken with .270's and 30-06 though.</p><p></p><p>I load for my sister's 7x57, and RL-17 has given some great velocity in that case. Over 2900fps with a 140 accubond. </p><p></p><p>Like [USER=14158]@wbm[/USER] says, fine combo to 500, but 600 is pushing the envelope a bit.</p><p></p><p>If you're serious about stretching out there, it might be worthwhile considering the 162 ELD-M - they have a really high BC, and will carry a lot more energy out past 500. They also seem to have a lower threshold for expansion than a lot of other bullets. More retained energy and more expansion means more wounding at extended range.</p><p></p><p>I have a tough time recommending a soft target bullet as a general elk bullet though because, elk are tough! In my experience hunting elk, it's more likely to get a poor presentation at medium ranges than perfect presentation at distance. Sambar even more so!</p><p></p><p>I see you're from Aus. How many use a 7x57 for Sambar? Yes it will do the job, but it's not ideal. I saw in one of your videos you recovered a 180gr ttsx from a fallow deer, so Im sure you understand what I'm getting at.</p><p></p><p>Given the limitations of the cartridge, you might be best prepared by dual loading something like a 140gr monolithic (hammer/peregrine/cutting edge/barnes) for close encounters and an ELD-M for 500+?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hand Skills, post: 1495713, member: 103303"] Personally I don't have any experience with 7x57 on elk. Seen more than a few taken with .270's and 30-06 though. I load for my sister's 7x57, and RL-17 has given some great velocity in that case. Over 2900fps with a 140 accubond. Like [USER=14158]@wbm[/USER] says, fine combo to 500, but 600 is pushing the envelope a bit. If you're serious about stretching out there, it might be worthwhile considering the 162 ELD-M - they have a really high BC, and will carry a lot more energy out past 500. They also seem to have a lower threshold for expansion than a lot of other bullets. More retained energy and more expansion means more wounding at extended range. I have a tough time recommending a soft target bullet as a general elk bullet though because, elk are tough! In my experience hunting elk, it's more likely to get a poor presentation at medium ranges than perfect presentation at distance. Sambar even more so! I see you're from Aus. How many use a 7x57 for Sambar? Yes it will do the job, but it's not ideal. I saw in one of your videos you recovered a 180gr ttsx from a fallow deer, so Im sure you understand what I'm getting at. Given the limitations of the cartridge, you might be best prepared by dual loading something like a 140gr monolithic (hammer/peregrine/cutting edge/barnes) for close encounters and an ELD-M for 500+? [/QUOTE]
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