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Other than the 160gr Accubond I have used the 160gr Nosler Partition for Elk. Worked just as good as the Accubond. 2 years ago on my Moose hunt

In Alberta Canada I used the 160gr Federal Trophy Bonded Tipped. Bullet double lunged moose and keep going. 160gr Nosler Partition bullet was found under skin next to Trophy Bonded Tipped.

Hunting partner had fired the 160gr Nosler Partition from a factory load. Mine was a hand load with H1000 at 3050FPS.

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Hammer bullets in light for caliber weights are far superior to any lead projectile bonded or not. Driven fast they work like a bolt of lightning.


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The OP never stated the intended use. The average hunter virtually never needs to shoot past 300, or 400 yards, so many bullets will work just fine. For deer-sized game, the 139 Interlock is great. I like the 160 Partition for elk and the 175 Interlock is also good. The way it is now, you had better be willing to shoot what you can find. The ELDX and ELDM are both decent for shooting distance, too.


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Federal Trophy Bonded Tipped, or good old Nosler Partition. Both have worked for me.

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I have had excellent results with the 150 gr Barnes TTSX as have several of my hunting buds. I’m currently experimenting with 139 gr and 145 gr LRX in a 7x57. The Federal Terminal Ascent looks like a good option, too. YMMV


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Originally Posted by WAM
I have had excellent results with the 150 gr Barnes TTSX as have several of my hunting buds. I’m currently experimenting with 139 gr and 145 gr LRX in a 7x57. The Federal Terminal Ascent looks like a good option, too. YMMV


They keep rumoring a 175 TA 7mm.. That'd be a helluva bullet in my Mashburn.


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Federal could sell more components if they gave a [bleep] about ever having any avaliable. They dont.

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I know the OP wanted under 160, but, I've run the Nosler 168 gr LRAB in my 7 Rem mag since they came out. Using H1000 I run them at 3025 fps.

After 10 or so elk, I think they are a bit soft for my taste on elk and I went back to partitions for them. The 168 LRAB are a pretty darn good mule deer and whitetail bullet though.

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My rifle didn’t like 160AB’s but shoots the 150 TTSX very well and in terms of performance on game the Barnes is much better if bones are encountered. It will break a shoulder bone on the way in & keep going.

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Originally Posted by ElkSnort
Try Federal 160g trophy bonded tip. Pretty similar performance.

Those are very hard to find, but a pretty sweet bullet:
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Originally Posted by Pharmseller
162 Eldx does the job for us.

That's a beautiful bullet as well and very easy to get to shoot well. I'd pick that over the accubomb if I had the 2 to pick from.. Hell, there are so many good bullets out there to chose from. 140 TTSX, 145 LRX to also name a couple good ones..


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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160 patlrtition would be next

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162 Eldx or 165 TGK?


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160 AB and 160 Partitions are plentiful if you know where to look.




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150 ballistic tip. 162 eldx.

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If you're interested in a full 50 ct. box of 160 Partitions and a full 50 ct. box of 150 gr. Ballistic Tips to use for load testing, I've got one of each that I need to sell. PM me if interested.


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Originally Posted by 2five7
Can't believe nobody has mentioned the 168 Berger. That is THE bullet to shoot in the 7 rem in my book.

I would read your book as you are correct on this issue.

I have used the 180 gr VLD a bunch but for the 7mm Rem Mag I think the 168 might be the ever so slightly better choice.


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Naw, the 180s are better


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Originally Posted by dennisinaz
Naw, the 180s are better

Yessir. Those are bad to the bone.

They kill stuff dead.


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