Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles Looking for advice for the best bullet weight for my 7mm SAUM?

Just recently purchased a Remington Model 7 in 7mm SAUM. Looking for some advice on folks who have shot different weights of bullets from 140 to 160 grain bullets, and what is the best all around bullet for mostly open country hunting. I'm leaning toward 160 grain bullets, and have always had good luck using them in my 7mm Remington magnum. Appreciate your advice on your feedback on the 7mm SAUM. Thanks again. Jeff

Deer and elk? I'd start with the 140gr TTSX and likely end there too.

As above, 140 TTSX or even better yet, the 145 LRX. I'd be confident with those two on moose with no problem. The LRX will open a little faster and may shoot better at longer distance.

I shot two 8 points and a coyote this year using my new to me Model Seven 7 SAUM. I'm using factory ammo with 160 grain Partitions. I've been working up some hand loads using 160 grain Accubonds.

Thanks for the info guys,

I have used Barnes TTSX for years and love how they shoot and their performance on game. I was thinking the 160 grain bullets have a little higher BC than the 140's, but unless your shooting out to 1000 yards it really won't be that big of a deal. I will give them a try.

My model 7 is a older model as well with the laminated stock, should be nice change of pace from packing a heavy barreled Remington 700 Long Range the last few years. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks again for the great feedback, I appreciate it.

I like the 140 grain AB.

I picked up some 150 Etips for cheap from shooters pro shop. Good BC. I am currently running 2900 with good accuracy from a 22" barrel. Could go higher, but am happy. Pretty good all around bullet, IMO.

I like the Etip 150. The 150 scenario-l. 160 Accubonds

I just ordered some Hornady 162 ELD-X. .613 BC

Will see how they do.

I shoot the 140 Accubond in mine.

If you're thinking 160 Accubond, Midway has them - and on sale.
Get while the gettin's good.

I've had great luck with 150 NPTs and 140 NABs in my 7wsm. Should get very similar velocities and on game performance.

I was looking at the Hornady GMX 139 gr. the BC on that is .486. The same BC as the Barnes LRX 145 gr. bullet. I will probably try Accubombs too. I should have my 7 saum next week hopefully. Waiting on the little Brown truck

I've worked up a load for my 7 SAUM using 160 grain Accubonds and 65.5 grains of Magpro and Fed215. I'm getting 2860 with this recipe with good accuracy. H4831SC was accurate also, but I only got 2660 from 59.0 grains.

Don't overlook the 150 Scenar. Same BC as the 160 Accubond in a faster package.

If elk were on the menu - 160 Part or 145 LRX. If deer only, likely 140 or 150 Part, or 145 LRX.

When I had mine I shot 160 Part in it.

Thanks guys,

I appreciate the good advice and will definitely give some of those a try. Call me a little old school, but I really like the 160's out of the 7mm's. I was looking today and noticed that Speer makes a 160 boattail with a BC of .519, kind of reminds me of the Sierra's but with a little higher BC. I'm sure they would shoot good and put the smack down on a deer or elk. Will have to get to work and start reloading a bit, weather is getting nice and time to get out an shoot a bit. Good shooting guys.

Before I had other cartridge options (20+ years) I ran 160s in my 7mm RM. These days I run a lot of 165's in .30's and tend to run 140's in the 7mm RM instead.

If starting fresh I'd look at the 150g Swift Scirocco-II, B.C. .515.

What I have loaded on the shelf includes Barnes 140g TTSX and 140g and 160g North Fork SS.

Midwayusa has 160 grain Accubonds for about $23.

I shoot 160 Partitions in my 7 mag. They are extremely accurate and really smuck elk. I load them to 3000 fps. If you want to see how hard they hit, shoot them at steel and then compare them to the same weight of bullet with a .308. They penetrate nearly 3/4 through a railroad tie plate at 300 yards.

In my other 7 mag, I shoot 139 Hornadys and 140 Abs at a light 3100. They whack deer and antelope and are extremely accurate also.

I believe you had the correct weight when you began the thread. Select one bullet for all applications stick and with the 160. It's about the best marriage of BC and SD and you have a good choice of bullets and brands to see what your rifle favors for accuracy. I'd see which bonded bullet, the NP or GS your rifle shoots the best and stay there.