I'm looking to build a sub 400 yd load for elk with sub 100 yds often encountered where i hunt. I've got a Howa Alpine 7mm08 20" bbl. Which would you guys go with?
150 or 162 eldx/m?
140 or 160 nab?
140 or 150 npt?
139 or 145 lrx?
I guess I'm worried about velocity from such a short barrel.
Personally I've never used anything heavier than 140gr, that includes 7x57/7 mag/7 wby mag/708.
The closest bullet to your list my 708 has killed elk is a tsx 140gr, so I'd go with the lrx, next I'd try would be the 140 accubond.
I like 140s to run about 2800, h4350 will likely get you there, staball 6.5 will for sure.
Kent
