nastynatesfish
A day which we will live in infamy
My bad. 140. Need to watch the fat fingers on little screen
280AI deer bullets
- Thread starter Big Bob
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I settled on 162 A-MAX and 140gn TTSX Barnes for my 7X57 loaded to modern power levels, not the "dreaded Spanish Mauser thought!"
I did a lot of research on these two bullets and I primarily hunt western Black tail deer and pigs, the thought was that 162 gn A-MAX was not only very accurate in my rifle, it was a "Known" killer for light skinned game like black tail. Well, last year I shot a black tail buck and a small pig within 30 min! Using 162 gn A-MAX destroyed a lot of meat in both small animals! So, it is 140 TTSX now!
But, I would think the 162 A-MAX would be great for elk. They are a known quantity for accuracy if your load is tuned to them and I know they expand well! The elk is probably large enough to contain the bullet where in black tail and small pig it made a large exit hole.
I did a lot of research on these two bullets and I primarily hunt western Black tail deer and pigs, the thought was that 162 gn A-MAX was not only very accurate in my rifle, it was a "Known" killer for light skinned game like black tail. Well, last year I shot a black tail buck and a small pig within 30 min! Using 162 gn A-MAX destroyed a lot of meat in both small animals! So, it is 140 TTSX now!
But, I would think the 162 A-MAX would be great for elk. They are a known quantity for accuracy if your load is tuned to them and I know they expand well! The elk is probably large enough to contain the bullet where in black tail and small pig it made a large exit hole.
DCRYDER
Silver $$ Contributor
I've tried them all and I would recommend the Berger hunting vld's. If limited to 300 yds I would say use the 180 grainers for those "not great" angled shots. For farther shots i would go with the 168's for the flatter trajectory. Don't forget to try Ramshot Magpro powder, it will gain major fps over most powders. I got 2800 fps with the 180's out of a 27" Shilen barrel, and easily reached 3100fps with the 168's.
The Barnes TSX's over penetrate in the larger caliber IMO, lose a lot of knockdown power. They work decent in 22-25 caliber at high velocity.
The Barnes TSX's over penetrate in the larger caliber IMO, lose a lot of knockdown power. They work decent in 22-25 caliber at high velocity.
gasph
Silver $$ Contributor
I have been using the 162 grain SST bullets in my 7 SAUM which is a similar power level. They are very accurate and available for a reasonable price. I have killed several good bucks with them and a couple that went over 200 lbs. I take lung/heart shots and none have gone over 40 yds and they do leave a blood trail unless shot head on into the chest and then he did not go far and I heard him fall with all 4 legs tucked under him. I see no reason to change with these results. I am also having the best accuracy with 4831sc powder in a lightweight model 7.
jonbearman
I live in new york state,how unfortunate !
Nice buck kev,wish they were that big in new york.
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