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Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« on: July 02, 2021, 08:39:37 PM »
I bought some 30 cal 150 gr  hornady sst for my ar10 for deer they will run 2700 fps range out the muzzle.

Any of you guys have opinion,experience, or deer story about this bullet sst

Dang 7mm bullet are slim picking .
Are they gonna make a 7mm run on bullets after the fall seasons or what?
« Last Edit: July 02, 2021, 08:57:12 PM by hunter399 »

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2021, 08:41:24 PM »
I hope so.  After stocking up on powder and primers, I am down to 300 168 VLDs.  Not a good feeling.

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2021, 09:06:31 PM »
7mm bullets seem like there gone in seconds every time ,in stock,or available, GONE that quick. At least the hunting. Bullets.

30 cal seems like has the best options for the reloader right now. Wish it would rain on the east side ,so I can go target shooting.


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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2021, 11:22:52 PM »
Honestly don't feel too good about the sst

I shot my bear with a 300 win pushing a 180gr sst at 3000fps at 200 yds and it took 3 shots. All vitals and hit the heart twice. Had one pass through and the other two were blown up and the jacket was tucked on the opposite side hide. I think I still have them somewhere I'd have to dig deep but not great weight retention in my limited experience.

I shoot monos mostly now thanks California

But they have excellent weight retention and 9/10 you will not find it as it blows through. The biggest thing is making them expand at distance.

Btw they did shoot great out of my gun at the time I was using them.

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2021, 11:30:59 PM »
 Since most are enamored with the sexy SST, Barnes and Berger bullets, I have had luck finding, my go to, Partitions every once in a while.

 Guess I’ll just keep on slumming with old school bullets. :chuckle:
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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2021, 11:45:32 PM »
I’ve seen quite a few partitions on the shelves locally.  Great bullets. 

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2021, 11:57:02 PM »
I’ve seen quite a few partitions on the shelves locally.  Great bullets.

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2021, 07:02:55 AM »
i couldn't complain about my component situation with the shortages in the last year because i'm normally well stocked.  however, i bought a 7x57 rifle last winter and had no components at all to start with.

fortunately i found brass online, and a few different bullets locally, at least enough to work up a good hunting load with.

what seems kind of interesting is that there seems to be 7mm match bullets readily available, but hunting bullets are pretty much unobtainium.  i figure the hoarders would be going after the cheaper match bullets, not expensive premium hunting bullets.
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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2021, 08:31:04 AM »
i couldn't complain about my component situation with the shortages in the last year because i'm normally well stocked.  however, i bought a 7x57 rifle last winter and had no components at all to start with.

fortunately i found brass online, and a few different bullets locally, at least enough to work up a good hunting load with.

what seems kind of interesting is that there seems to be 7mm match bullets readily available, but hunting bullets are pretty much unobtainium.  i figure the hoarders would be going after the cheaper match bullets, not expensive premium hunting bullets.
Totally agree
Not sure why the hunting Bullets are gone ,mystery I guess.

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2021, 02:29:25 PM »
Midway has quite a few in stock right now, Barnes, Nosler, Berger, Lehigh......

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #11 on: July 03, 2021, 04:16:47 PM »
What about 7mm ammo

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2021, 06:27:46 AM »
What 7mm bullet are you looking for?  I see some on the shelves locally and might have a box or two as well that I won't use.

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2021, 06:41:13 AM »
Mainly nosler accubond 160
Nosler balistic tips 150
Speer hot cor 160
Is what I'm always look in for.
I'm not completely out of stock or nothing.
Just seems like supply is low these days with shortages on everything.
From a few of the above posts ,sounds like I need to look a little harder.
Thanks guys.

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2021, 06:42:22 AM »
I shot a bear twice last year with .308 sst. Once through the heart once into the neck both bullets performed horribly and turned into many tiny pieces. Personally I won’t shoot them again.

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2021, 06:43:31 AM »
I don't want to step in front of anybody. But I would sure like to find a box or 2 of 7mm remington magnum Hornady Precision Hunter 162 eldx.
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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2021, 08:32:13 PM »
Either Hornady 162 ELDX or
Federal Premiums 160’s. I need to get ready for Montana and need a couple more boxes. What store?

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2021, 08:47:38 PM »
Either Hornady 162 ELDX or
Federal Premiums 160’s. I need to get ready for Montana and need a couple more boxes. What store?

About 10boxes at sportsman in Puyallup this afternoon

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Re: Do They Still Make 7MM Bullets
« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2021, 08:49:08 PM »
Dang I looked there last weekend

 


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