Reloading 7 mag with monolithics

[7mmfan]

Going down the rabbit hole. The bullets I've used for years in my 7 mag are no longer available, so I'm making the switch. I loaded Barnes TTSX in my 7mm-08 year and was happy with their performance so I'm considering monolithics for the 7 mag as well. I understand speed is king with these bullets so I'm looking for input on what weights people have loaded and had good results with. Thinking 140 or 150. Also, theres a few options out now between Nosler, Barnes, and Hornady, experiences with any over the others? Any loads people have had good results with as starting points would be helpful. 

[7mmfan]

One more thought. There are LR versions of some of these now as well. My thoughts are that they would open more reliably at lower speeds than the traditional versions. Any experiences there?

[birddogdad]

sorry , no data here. been using the 168 berger hunting vlds and very happy with them in my shooter.
i am running CE bullets in my cheytac that work well but i don't know if they make what you are looking for in 7mag that grain.

[b23]

I would seriously consider all your options before you take the leap into mono's as they can be very bore dimension specific and if you talk to people who do this for a living, they'll usually tell you it's a love hate relationship with them.  Some barrels shoot them great, other barrels, not so much. 

[7mmfan]

If they dont work they don't work,  that's why I'm starting the search now. Hoping to have a new load dialed and dial ordered from Leupold by August.

[Mtnwalker]

From most of what I have read the ttsx limits you on distance due to running out of speed to properly open. I have never shot them but looked into them for my lightweight setup and decided against them. Might end up trying 145 LRX if the 150 accubonds don’t work out. Currently running 150 eldx, shoot great but not a fan of the performance so far

[Taco280AI]

145 LRX. Is all I use in my 280AI.

[7mmfan]

145 LRX. Is all I use in my 280AI.

And what has your experience been with them at ranges inside 200 or even 100 yards? Has that happened for you?

[Magnum_Willys]

Monoliths need more velocity to open hence shorter expansion range.

[7mmfan]

Monoliths need more velocity to open hence shorter expansion range.

Yes, I understand. That's why I'm asking about the LR versions. Do they open more reliably and still hold up at close ranges, but offer more reliability at extended ranges?

[Magnum_Willys]

Per Barnes The TTSX velocity limit for expansion is 2000fps and the LRX is 1600fps.   I wouldn't be shooting lead core bullets at distances with much less than 1600 fps so if their data is correct maybe expansion is a moot point with the LRX?   

[7mmfan]

That's good info, and realistically, that' speed is probably achieved well outside of my comfort range for distance anyway. Really hoping to hear from someone that's killed with them inside 100 yards and what their experience was.

[M_ray]

I have two

7mm, Retumbo
7wsm, H-1000
 and 168 Berger’s for both

They have been deadly on both deer and elk.

[milldozer]

I've been reloading with 150 gr TTSX for my 7mag with good results.  The BC isn't as good as accubonds, but they are accurate.  I'm using 60gr of H1000.  They are not the hottest loads, but again, accurate.

[milldozer]

scratch that, 65gr