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If you were going to work up a 7x57 elk load, what bullet weight and brand would it be? Max shot distance will be 250 yds. Your ONLY 2 choices are 140 and 150! Thanks Daniel

Nosler Partition or Swift A-Frame.

150 grain Nosler PT is what I used in the 7x57 with RL17 to move it along. Inside 250 yards, you'll be golden. My back up would be the 140 Accubond.

I would also be grabbing a Partition.

Beretzs, how much RL-17? Approximately? REM. 700 Mountain Rifle.

140 or 150 TTSX

140 or 150 NP, 140 NAB, or 150 NBT. I can tell you the 150 NBT worked very well on a rather large bull from the lowly 7mm-08,

Partition or North Fork. I've used both, along with Accubonds and TBBC's, on elk. With great results. That being said the NF has absolutely blown me away with both its accuracy and terminal performance...better than any other bullet I've used on elk.

Give em a try and you'll see what I'm talking about.

I'd be very happy with the 145 LRX.

150 grain Partition if your rifle groups well with it.

OP said 250 yd max, so it wouldn't have to shoot MOA

Based on results this past fall on elk at ~460 yards, I'd definitely give 150 gr Scirocco SII the nod. Velocity off the muzzle was 2,950 fps with a different 7mm cartridge, but just the same, the darn things more than do the job. Bullet fully expanded and kept most of it's weight, retrieved from off-side hide, left a big hole with lots of blood pouring out of it. The elk basically sat down and expired. I would have no issue running them out to 400+ yards on these critters if you can get your velocity up there.

Not surprised to run into Beretz here, he can back this up since he was there.

Glad to be here.

--Matt

140 Accubond, 225 yards, 7mm-08





140 Partition, 346 and 68 yards, 7mm-08












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I think I am around 50 grains. I am away from my loading book right now, but I remember I am in the 2875 range with the load, 22 inch barrel as well. I am using Norma brass as well, if that makes any difference.

140 NAB.

I'm not saying it's the best, but I have killed elk and deer with it. It's been 100% reliable for me.

Brad, you said the 150 NBT had performed very well for you on elk. I spoke with Nosler about what bullet would be best. Nosler did not recommend the ballistic tip at all for elk, what velocity were you pushing the 150 NBT? Thanks, Daniel

I know your'e talking 7mm here, and I don't disagree with any of the advice you've gotten, but the Ballistic Tip just may be more bullet than it gets credit for. Took my cow elk this year with a 165 grain Ballistic Tip from my .30-06, at 338 yards. One shot through the shoulder. Quick, final results.

On the other hand, there's certainly nothing wrong with a good bonded bullet or a Partition. I just wanted to use the same load I'd been using all season on other species. My first preference would be for a Nosler Partition, and second choice an Accubond.

Regards, Guy

My 7mm pals have had good luck with both in Nosler BTBT.. I have been shooting Accubonds in several calibers, and right now it is a favorite for me...

150 Partition. No questions as to its abilities, fast or slow, near or far, any sane angle.

Well I think I will find some 150 & 140's Partitons and give them a try. Hope I can come up with a decent load in the REM 700 Mt Rifle. Thanks Daniel