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My new kimber 7mm-08 is a sleeper. It shoots sub MOA with all my hand loads using RL15.
I have an upcoming bull elk hunt and I'm basically trying to figure out what bullet to decide on.
Choices are.
140 Accubond
140 TTSX
150 Long Range Accubond
150 Nosler Partition
I've shot out to 400yds with all four bullets, and it's a toss up.
Which would you choose?
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Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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I shoot the TSX in both of my ,7-08s, but I think the Accubonds or the partition would be a better choice at 400 yds.
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My daughter punched three Federal 140gr Partitions through a large cow at 180 yards.
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Choices are.
140 Accubond
140 TTSX
150 Long Range Accubond
150 Nosler Partition
Yes.
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My daughter punched three Federal 140gr Partitions through a large cow at 180 yards. And then what? The elk died? Ran away?
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That 150gr 7mm Partition is a heck of bullet. I use that slug on big game at STW speeds. It just plain works.
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In 2015 my dad killed a big 5x5 with a single 140 AB at 225 yards. 2850 fps muzzle velocity.
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You didn't list it, so maybe there is a reason, but I wouldn't hesitate to punch an elk with the 120 Gr. TTSX. Plenty accurate in my Montana and gives 3100 + fps. Will shoot through most Elk. I shoot 44.0 gr. of RL 15. My other load if your interested is 49.5 gr. of Big Game at 3165 fps
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You didn't list it, so maybe there is a reason, but I wouldn't hesitate to punch an elk with the 120 Gr. TTSX. Plenty accurate in my Montana and gives 3100 + fps. Will shoot through most Elk. I shoot 44.0 gr. of RL 15. My other load if your interested is 49.5 gr. of Big Game at 3165 fps This would be my first choice. If not a possibility, any of the bullets on the list in the OP would be great, with my preference being the 140 TTSX. The 145 LRX would be pretty sweet, too.
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My 7-08 Kimber MT loves 140 Accubonds, but the 150 Partition would be my first choice, hands down. The 140 Accubond would be my second choice.
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My daughter punched three Federal 140gr Partitions through a large cow at 180 yards. And then what? The elk died? Ran away? DRT
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Don't be afraid of the 120 ttsx in the 7mm/08. Kills elk and deer very well and have never found a bullet in the animal.
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My vote is for the 150 Partition. The Accubond would make second place. Partitions work, and they work, and they work.
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I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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I would stay around 140 gn for elk I only hunt with a 7-08 and have taken quite a bit of game with one, including elk. 140 IMO is just perfect for that chamber
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