7mm mag loads and bullet recommendations

[westtexducks]

Got all the components together to get my 7mm mag built this summer by WTO so starting to get reloading components gathered up now.

So basically trying to decide what I want to run for a hunting bullet. This is a hunting gun going to be used on everything from deer to moose when I get the chance and would like to just get one load and run with it for everything. So basically have it narrowed down to these 3
160 partition
160 accubond
Or 175 gr partition.

But if y'all have other suggestions I am open to them. I have a 1-8 twist barrel so in theory should be able to feed it anything.

Also powder suggestions are also welcome.

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[Hardware]

I've been shooting the Barnes 140-grain TSX BT for everything you mention except moose and have been extremely happy with accuracy and quick kills. If you need a heavier bullet it's also made in 175-grain TSX BT.

For my 7mag load

140GR. TSX
64GR. Accurate Arms 4350 Powder
Remington Peters Brass
Winchester Western Large Rifle Primer
Overall Length 3.300"
Group .39 Velocity 2991 FPS

[trophy8]

I’m running a 180 grain Berger VLD in a 26” proof sendero lite on a defiance deviant hunter. WTO built it. I did their bore rider throat and am running at 3075 FPS consistently in the .1-.2 range 5 shots. (It’s been sitting awhile now due to no LR place locally anymore). Norma brass and retumbo powder. It’s a rocket.

If you want a tougher Bullet then sling an accubond. Just don’t expect them to fly as well at distance. This rifle I’ve taken to 1800 yards and it still hits pretty hard.

So. Run a 26”+.

Run retumbo.

Do the bore rider chamber.

Shoot a heavier Bullet (180+).

Kill a bunch of stuff.

Clayton and the WTO guys are top notch

[PondPopper]

Both of my 7mag Senderos love 160 anything.. Those Accubonds are Lethal..
I also love the Speer 160gr boat tails..

[trophy8]

I've been shooting the Barnes 140-grain TSX BT for everything you mention except moose and have been extremely happy with accuracy and quick kills. If you need a heavier bullet it's also made in 175-grain TSX BT.

For my 7mag load

140GR. TSX
64GR. Accurate Arms 4350 Powder
Remington Peters Brass
Winchester Western Large Rifle Primer
Overall Length 3.300"
Group .39 Velocity 2991 FPS

You should be able to run that 140 MUCH faster

[westtexducks]

Will also add the Barnes 168 gr lrx to this mix as well.

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[Shane]

I love AccuBonds. I load 160s and 140s for my 7mag. They are now making a 150gr too. H1000 powder does well for me.

[freerhunter16]

If the 160 Accubonds will shoot well out of your gun, I would run those. I have shot everything from Bergers to Barnes and just about everything in between. The Accubonds seem to be the perfect blend of penetration and expansion in my personal experience.

[PondPopper]

Will also add the Barnes 168 gr lrx to this mix as well.

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IMO the Barnes bullets are a little tuff for deer size game.. I don't like their performance. Not enough terminal damage on smaller animals.. They do exactly why they are designed to do thoug which is stay together.. They would be my go to on Elk or Bear and such.

[Hardware]

IMO the Barnes bullets are a little tuff for deer size game.. I don't like their performance. Not enough terminal damage on smaller animals.. They do exactly why they are designed to do thoug which is stay together.. They would be my go to on Elk or Bear and such.

That's why I don't push them as fast as I could.

[Wayspr]

160 accubonds out of a fast 7mm is bad news for whatever you shoot.

[freerhunter16]

That's why I don't push them as fast as I could.

The faster you push them, the more expansion you will get. IMO, the best results for deer sized game with the Barnes is to go light for caliber and push them as fast as possible.

[trophy8]

That's why I don't push them as fast as I could.

Backwards. Speed them up to increase damage.

[PondPopper]

The faster you push them, the more expansion you will get. IMO, the best results for deer sized game with the Barnes is to go light for caliber and push them as fast as possible.

This^^

[Wayspr]

Barnes need to be pushed hard