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I get 3400 with 168s in my 7-08 with 19" barrel Sure, but it's hell on scopes.
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I get 3400 with 168s in my 7-08 with 19" barrel Sure, but it's hell on scopes. That's the barrel fragment velocity.
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Don't want to be anywhere near that me thinks.
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I am using with a 150gr ELD-X and it is a solid selection for elk
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I am using with a 150gr ELD-X and it is a solid selection for elk No way.
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![[Linked Image from photos.smugmug.com]](https://photos.smugmug.com/Bucks/i-SfH8rGF/0/e5e2e2be/XL/IMG_9880-XL.jpg) 120 BT's work. It'd be much easier to list the 7mm bullets I wouldn't want to use for elk than list all of the ones that work well.
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Bullets over brass.......they say over on ExpertNation.com. A 7mm bullet does just fine, just so long as it ain't no VLD.  What are your thoughts on a 7mm-08 with 140 gr Accubonds at 2960 fps and an elk out at 500yds. .
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I've got a 20" 7mm-08. I was thinking about trying 140 NAB or NPT, 139 LRX, or 150/162 ELDX.
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I've got a 20" 7mm-08. I was thinking about trying 140 NAB or NPT, 139 LRX, or 150/162 ELDX. 140 NAB/PT, whichever shoots better, or 150 ELDX, I have elk experience with all three from the Mighty -08. I’d think the 162 would be too slow, especially out of a 20” barrel. I’ve kilt a couple or three elk with the 162, but out of a 7mm Rem Mag. It’s my go-to bullet for that cartridge. P
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I get well over 2700 fps with the 162 out of my 22” 7-08.... wouldn’t have thunk it, but she does it. Short bearing surface? I used 150 NPT’s from a 20” 7-08 Model 7 for a half-dozen deer, because that was a finicky rifle and it at least “liked” the 150’s. It certainly went right through them! Just based what I saw, I would expect it to penetrate well in elk while not being a particularly “stunning” load if that makes sense. I’ve also killed deer with 150 NBT’s and 140 NAB’s from 7-08. Lots of ways to go with the Mighty 7-08.  It’s in that velocity window where it hard to go too wrong. If I were taking my (22”) 7-08 elk hunting tomorrow I’d zero it with 162’s but have an Accubond or Partition or a mono in the spout in case one jumped up in front of me.
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There’s lots of good bullets pick one and go with it. You don’t want to be hunting with a mag full of different weights and brands of bullets trying to remember which shoots to where. IMHO
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22.5” barrel.
47.5 grains Big Game
R-P brass
Fed GM210M
140 Accubond
2,890 fps.
I might have to give this a try… Well, to be fair it was out of one of Oregonmuley’s original rifles….
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22.5” barrel.
47.5 grains Big Game
R-P brass
Fed GM210M
140 Accubond
2,890 fps.
I might have to give this a try… Well, to be fair it was out of one of Oregonmuley’s original rifles…. That’s funny.
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Yeah, he might not think so.. lol
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Yeah, he might not think so.. lol Ask him where he got the load.
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Yeah, he might not think so.. lol Ask him where he got the load. The allmighty Pharmy?
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Obey lawful commands. Problem solved.
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And almighty makes me nervous.
I prefer puissant.
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What are your thoughts on a 7mm-08 with 140 gr Accubonds at 2960 fps and an elk out at 500yds. . Cut the distance back to 300 yds and it will work wonders.
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Yeah, he might not think so.. lol Ask him where he got the load. He didn’t, he shoots factory ammo…. However, I likely got the load here at the Campfire…
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