Newest Purchase: Browning A-Bolt 7mm

[snocohunter]

Just picked up this rifle since I want to shoot big game next season instead of just ducks. Paid $730 for it with the redfield scope on it which i thought was fair. Maybe I got taken but who knows. New I found the gun for like $839 at cabelas. Read the reviews on the scope and they were pretty good.

Just wondering where to start with loads for this rifle. I've been researching a little, and the previous owner gave some really vague information, said it likes winchesters just depends on the weight. I'm not setup for re-loading yet since this is my first rifle. But it's a possibility in the future when I pick up an AR.

Any upgrades i should think about off the bat? Thanks for the input.

[carpsniperg2]

Should make a great gun for you You forgot the cal

[bobcat]

Well, he really didn't forget the caliber, he said 7mm. But what cartridge is it? 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm Winchester Short Magnum, 7mm/08??

[BOWHUNTER45]

  it must be a magnum  Nice lookin rifle and the price sounds good too!!

[carpsniperg2]

Well, he really didn't forget the caliber, he said 7mm. But what cartridge is it? 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm Winchester Short Magnum, 7mm/08??

My point Was thinking what the cartridge was. Then I said cal We know its caliber by the title

[bobcat]

Thought maybe you didn't read the title.   

[carpsniperg2]

I think you should know better then that

[passing-thru]

I've owned a couple of a-bolts in the past. Great shooting weapons.  I had a 7mm Rem. Mag. and  a 338 Win. Mag. with the b.o.s.s system on the later. Both are capable of sub min groups. Price was right also. Congrades on your purchase

[snocohunter]

7mm mag. Forgot that part. Most people assume that when I 7mm I guess. Good to know I didn't pay too much. Just thought she looked super clean so I couldn't pass it up.

Any factory ammo suggestions you boys could throw my way would be great. I'm eager to learn anything I can from the old pros. Thanks in advance.

[carpsniperg2]

I would try the winchester xp3's they are a great factory rd I have leanred not to asssume anything

[snocohunter]

I would try the winchester xp3's they are a great factory rd I have leanred not to a*censored*ume anything

And I thought premium shotgun shells were expensive! Holy smokes. Open to any other suggestions also.

[BOWHUNTER45]

Yeah ..start reloading ...it takes a little to get started but it definately pays off later ...

[kckrawler]

I shoot the Hornady 162 grain SST  out of my 7mm A-Bolt. They're expensive but consistently hit where I want them to.

[bobcat]

I would try the winchester xp3's they are a great factory rd I have leanred not to a*censored*ume anything

And I thought premium shotgun shells were expensive! Holy smokes. Open to any other suggestions also.

If you're only hunting deer, you can use just about any ammo that shoots accurately. I would try some of the lower priced stuff first. The Winchester Power Points are low priced and I've had good luck with them in my 270, although I normally only use my handloads for hunting. But the Power Points shoot groups just as small as anything I've ever handloaded, and I've used them for deer once or twice and they kill just fine.

[Bob33]

High ammunition cost: keep it in perspective.  You have a gun worth $1000.  You will spend $100s in fuel, etc. every year to scout and hunt.  You probably have $100s more in gear.   If you bought five boxes of factory ammo at $50/box that's $250, but you will almost certainly find something your gun likes.  Pay $100 for two more boxes and you're set for life.  Shoot the other ammo for practice or predators.  Nothing wrong with reloading, but getting into it to save money can end up costing you more.