Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Why won't Barnes make a 140 7mm-08

Strange, Federal used to load a 140gr TSX load for the 7mm-08. I bought a case of it when I lived in Germany and couldn't reload. Maybe you can find some old stock. It is still good as my brother in law used some this week deer hunting. The code is P708C. And the 140gr bullet gets more than 2800fps from several of my rifles. The 140gr works just fine in the 7-08.

The old stock Federal premium ammo is the first thing I look for when I find a (new to me) old gun store. I am using old stock Federal 100 gr. TSX in my 25-06 because it is more accurate than any factory or reload I tried.

My only Barnes manual, number 3, lists 19 powders for the 7mm-08 with 140 grain bullets; four loads are over 2800 fps. I shoot a 7mm Mauser and it prefers the 150 grain TSX but they both expand well. What this post suggests is that you can use whatever Barnes X bullet you like. You can't let velocity drop too far, but in my experience the bullets work just fine at 7mm-08 velocities at normal game ranges. Have a friend load some ammo for you.

I hear what you are saying but look how many manufactures make 7mm-08 loads up to 162 grains. I'm of the old school that weight in motion stays in motion. I see members using the 120 Barns for Elk which must be working for them but my preference is a heavier non lead bullet. Daughter is currently using the Hornaday 139 Grain GMX and has taken both Bucks she has shot at with them. In my early years of Gunsmithing I met Fred at his place and what a trip thst was so I have always had an affinity for his bullets. I'd like to hear from somebody that is using the 140 in their 7-08 and see what velocity they are getting out of it.

My Dad and last years Bull. 7mm-08 and 120 TSX's. No Problemo.

Nice bull! How did the 120 do as far as penetration? Obviously enough, just curious if it made two holes.

How far was the shot?

Where did the bullet hit?



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