For fun's, I tested out (5) different 7mm 175 bullets, shooting into dry print at 100 yards distance.
Dry print btw is brutal on bullets!!
I used a Tikka T3 SL in 7mm Rem Mag.
All the bullets were loaded with 70.0 grains of Retumbo for an average mv of 2,950 to 2,970.
Using a Magneto Chronograph.
Results for penetration and weight retention.
Nosler 175 Partition....... 9.0" 110.0 grains.. width .55
Nosler 175 LRAB........... 4.0" completely shattered bullet.
Sierra 175 Game King......8.5" 88.0 grains.. width .76
Hornaday 175 round nose.... 8.5" completely shattered bullet.
Hornaday 175 Interlock..... 8.0" 85.0. grains... width .78
Nosler 160 AB...............8.0" 69.0 grains....width .69
Interesting enough, in regards to the Sierra bullet, I can't confirm but my understanding is that Brian Litz measured the Sierra 175 GK at .559 BC and the Nosler Partiton at .453
I have killed elk using the Sierra and would not hesitate using the bullet on a trophy bull elk hunt. It is very accurate and would make a good long range 7mm bullet.
It penetrated within a .5" of the Partition.
I believe the Sierra is often overlooked.
