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.

After I got my 7mm RM (1982) Big Brother and I were up shooting in the mountains. I bet him the 7 would drive a 160g Grand Slam through a foot-wide pine tree.

He lost the bet. There was a nice exit hole on the back side of the tree.

With the disclaimer that the COAL restriction of the M7 might be a bummer with a tipped 160-grain bullet, the 160 NAB is a winner.

If you can find some, the 162 AMAX will get your attention at longer ranges. Phenomenal bullet. Works great on deer too.

If I had a 7SAUM, and I do have a 7x57AI that gets 3050fps w/140gr BT, I'd be shooting the 150gr BT for everything...
especially deer and elk. Good penetration and expands well on the inside. Very short blood trails and DRT. I know some 7Mag guys that swear by the 145gr Speer. powdr

So many bullets -so little time ..

Thank you all for the good advice,

I will try the big three grain of bullets(140,150, and 160), and see which one shoots the best out of my rifle. With that being said I remember a few years ago using 120 grain Nosler ballistic tips out of my 280 Ackley Improved, and recall they shot really well. I only shot one deer with the load, but it did a number on the buck. I know the 120 BT have been talked about quite extensively on a few of the forums here on the campfire, and I just happen to have a full box laying around, so that may be a option as well to try. Thanks again, 280man

You sure have that right!

I only own one 7mm cartridge... the 7mm STW. The only bullet I load in it, is the Barnes 140gr TSX(TTSX). I've taken 5 game animals with it and it is devastating. Most are DRT. One shot was through about 3 feet of Deer, from stem to stern, broke the hind leg, front shoulder and the bullet was stopped just under the skin and didn't exit. It's my only recovered 7mm 140gr bullet. That deer was running full tilt, uphill away from me at about 250 yds, when I nailed him and he flopped over dead. As you can tell, I'm impressed with the Barnes Triple Shocks on cartridges that have ample velocity.

I would have no hesitation using this on Elk at a reasonable range. Certainly any Muleys or WT's or Speed Goats.... and as a bonus, they're very accurate.

Really like using the 162 AMax in mine. You won't kiss lands unless you have the barrel set back you can make it work in the 2.8 M7 box. 160 Abomb fits as well.

7 & 300 Shamwow

I liked the 150 partition at 3k when I ran one.

Pretty much a hammer on anything I ever shot with it.

Tony

150 gr BT or AB

OR,

Hornady 139 Interlock

IIRC, Dogzapper's friend, the late Mr. Eastman, was a 280AI man and his preferred bullet was the 120 grain BT. Since Mr. Eastman had worked for Nosler over an extended period of time, I assume that he would have known their line of bullets as well as any man, so his choice was likely a good one and worth strong consideration.

I can't disagree with the 120 NBT on Whitetails. I hunt Axis more than WT's and much prefer the 150 gr projectiles. Most of my dozen or so Axis kills were with 150 CoreLokt's.