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I like the 139 IL a lot in my -08 but would prefer something heavier in a Mag. It is hard to beat ILs in general for great hunting accuracy and good on-game performance when it comes to non-premos, but a few others may match them.

Dober have you ran either of those in a 7mm-08 ,if so mind sharing your loads ? can I get 2700 fps out of them ?

I've shot em both out of a 18" 788 and they both shot very well with R17. Don't have the load book in front of me but with a 22" barrel I'd think 2700 would be doable with both.

Dober

Shoot the 150NBT out of the 7mmRM. Seems to work so I don't mess with it.

Ive kilt a bunch of critters with the 154 Hornady and the 150 NBT in 7 RM, 7Wby, 280 AI, and 7-08. Both bullets shine in a wide velocity range.

Joseph

You say non premium 7mm, the 162 Hornady btsp comes to mind. I run it in an STW which also shoots the 160 gr Sierra very well. I would not be afraid to use either in a 7RM.

For the smaller capacity cartridge, I'd go with the 150 BT (Here is a great price on them... http://www.shootersproshop.com/Products/7mm-150gr-Ballistic-Tip-Spitzer-Factory-2nds__BT3325.aspx

my daughter has killed mule deer and elk using a 708 with 139 grain hornady sst and interbonds they really shoot close to each other get around 3000 fps

If you want to see a deer turn over, hit it with a 154gr Hornady Round Nosed bullet from a 7-08 or 7x57. I don't know how they work out of a 7mag as I use 160gr Nps or Grand Slams in it.

160 sierra boat tail for non premium is lights out on deer sized critters from a 7RM. Never tried them on anything else.

7-08 140 grn Sierra Game Kings, Nosler BT and Accubonds

154 gr Hornadys in my 280 is what I've used alot and they work great.Must confess to drinking the Kool-aid and running 140 TSX's lately.

I have had good results (accuracy and on game performance) with a standard Winchester 150 grain Power Point bullets out of my 7mm.

Hornady 154 sp...

7mm-08
149 grain Hornady inter lock
45.5 grains Ramshot Big game

Could this be a 139 grain instead? I am considering using Big Game with my 139's and was wondering if you had a typo?

154 Hornady if elk are on the ticket. 140 ballistic tip or 139 Hornady SP if only for deer. In a pinch, 139 Hornady for elk, but I would feel more confident with the 154 Hornady SP for elk.
Have fun!

I stocked up on 154gn Hornady's as they shoot well in my Rigby. The facts is though, the .140's are all you need in 7mm for the majority of game.

JW

140 grain 7mm Sierra ProHunter bullet with the flat base.

My Ruger #1 RSI in 7x57 likes the 140 grain Sierra ProHunter, flat-based bullets for deer.

However, if I were hunting elk and shooting a 7mm Magnum, I'd use a 160 grain Nosler Partition bullet which would insure deep penetration into the elk's vitals.

Yes, I "know"... that's a premium bullet... but it is also cheap "insurance" against one tough animal escaping wounded only to be "lost".


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Ron T.

Thanks for the link!