Post by: 7mmfan on December 16, 2019, 12:31:14 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on December 16, 2019, 12:32:21 PM
Post by: birddogdad on December 16, 2019, 12:47:34 PM
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.
Post by: b23 on December 16, 2019, 12:55:17 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on December 16, 2019, 01:05:22 PM
Post by: Mtnwalker on December 16, 2019, 01:11:58 PM
Post by: Taco280AI on December 16, 2019, 01:13:30 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on December 16, 2019, 01:15:16 PM
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?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 16, 2019, 01:16:16 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on December 16, 2019, 01:21:56 PM
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?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 16, 2019, 01:29:34 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on December 16, 2019, 01:34:08 PM
Post by: M_ray on December 16, 2019, 02:53:09 PM
7mm, Retumbo
7wsm, H-1000
and 168 Berger’s for both
They have been deadly on both deer and elk.
Post by: milldozer on December 16, 2019, 02:53:36 PM
Post by: milldozer on December 16, 2019, 02:56:41 PM
Post by: Buckjunkie on December 16, 2019, 03:09:35 PM
Been a partition guy for decades. This might me a better option. Barnes changed the recipe so the copper is softer. They are supposed to expand reliably to 1600 FPS. That’s a game changer for me. I plan on switching all my rifles to the LRX.
Post by: 7mmfan on December 16, 2019, 03:16:05 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 16, 2019, 03:47:52 PM
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,209347.0.html (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,209347.0.html)
Post by: buckfvr on December 16, 2019, 03:52:35 PM
That's great info thanks Buckjunkie. I'll definitely look more into these. Would you mind sharing the load info on that 7 mag load your nephew is shooting? Pm is fine.
:yeah: Me too. Been wanting to get some of these going before its mandatory......
Post by: Buckjunkie on December 16, 2019, 03:55:28 PM
Post by: M_ray on December 16, 2019, 04:02:09 PM
I have two
7mm, Retumbo
7wsm, H-1000
and 168 Berger’s for both
They have been deadly on both deer and elk.
Sorry my apologies I skimmed quickly and thought you asked for other combinations before committing
Post by: Thehowler on December 16, 2019, 04:24:54 PM
Post by: buckfvr on December 16, 2019, 04:31:10 PM
My 7Rem load is 66g of RL22. It chronographed right at 3,000 FPS. Not real fast, but it is accurate in My Nephew’s Christensen Ridgeline.
Im more interested in bullet seating depth, load them long or saami.......by the book or off the lands.
Post by: Buckjunkie on December 16, 2019, 04:35:09 PM
Post by: buckfvr on December 16, 2019, 04:41:18 PM
Post by: Mulie87 on December 16, 2019, 05:52:19 PM
Killed a black bear in Dec with 165grn Hornady GMX at 10yds out of my 308. Needless to say it was a complete pass through and he went 38yds.
Both great experiences.
Post by: 7mmfan on December 16, 2019, 06:48:15 PM
I killed a MD buck with 190 LRX out of my .300win at 465yds a couple years ago. In one shoulder and out the other and he went 40yds. Like butter👍
Killed a black bear in Dec with 165grn Hornady GMX at 10yds out of my 308. Needless to say it was a complete pass through and he went 38yds.
Both great experiences.
I killed 2 animals with my 7mm-08 this year with the 120 TTSX, bear was dead before he heard the boom, and the deer was shot through both shoulders and exited at 250 yards. Quarter size channel the whole way through and virtually no blood shot. I was impressed.
Post by: Taco280AI on December 16, 2019, 07:43:09 PM
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?
Have taken 5 deer from ~50 - 293 yards. Three never took a step, the other two less than 10 yards. One from this year took a few steps, turned so I could see the exit, and was literally pouring out blood like a stream.
Post by: 7mmfan on December 16, 2019, 07:45:59 PM
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?
Have taken 5 deer from ~50 - 293 yards. Three never took a step, the other two less than 10 yards. One from this year took a few steps, turned so I could see the exit, and was literally pouring out blood like a stream.
I like that. I think that's the direction I'm going first then. Thanks for the feedback Taco
Post by: jasnt on December 17, 2019, 05:25:13 AM
Post by: Mtnwalker on December 17, 2019, 07:26:02 AM
Cutting edge lasers will expand reliably down to 1200fps
Those must be some long SOB’s for a 145 to be considered single feed
Post by: jasnt on December 18, 2019, 07:59:11 AM
i believe those are the MTH that are single feed. The lasers are tipped. The MTH still need 1600fpsCutting edge lasers will expand reliably down to 1200fps
Those must be some long SOB’s for a 145 to be considered single feed
Post by: 7mmfan on February 09, 2020, 08:20:49 PM
The 7mm-08 was significantly more troublesome, per usual.
Post by: h20hunter on February 09, 2020, 08:35:09 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on February 09, 2020, 08:51:11 PM
Post by: h20hunter on February 09, 2020, 08:55:08 PM
Post by: Mtnwalker on February 09, 2020, 09:00:02 PM
Post by: NWShooter on February 11, 2020, 08:48:38 PM
https://hammerbullets.com/?s=.284&post_type=product
If you don’t know “ It all “ already. The mono’s have a crap BC, but the “Few” think their cool. You’re good to go if you are at point blank but then again any bullet will work to 400 yards. Their longer for weight, so you may want to drop the weight for a increase in speed to make up for the crap BC of the Barnes. Yep... You know how much BC matters for a scrony blacktail at point blank. 👍
Post by: 7mmfan on February 11, 2020, 09:12:21 PM
Post by: mountainman on February 11, 2020, 09:42:48 PM
Well, quick update. Hit the range with our very own H2Ohunter today to test some new loads. This was the result of the Barnes 145 LRX. 4 shots into a group slightly larger than his pinky nail. Very pleased with this setup.That works for sure! Nice shooting!
The 7mm-08 was significantly more troublesome, per usual.
Post by: Buckjunkie on February 11, 2020, 09:56:26 PM
The performance in game is amazing. Been shooting long range since laser rangefinders hit the market. The LRXs are game changers for me. I’ve tried most of the “long range” bullets and won’t use them on game. Lots of failures.
There is an article out there from a PH in Africa that speaks from experience taking 5,000+ animals. He swears Barnes are the best choice on game from a recovery standpoint. Wish I could find it and share the link. It’s very convincing.
Post by: 7mmfan on February 12, 2020, 09:50:15 AM
That’s what my groups look like with that bullet from my STW. Great shooting.
The performance in game is amazing. Been shooting long range since laser rangefinders hit the market. The LRXs are game changers for me. I’ve tried most of the “long range” bullets and won’t use them on game. Lots of failures.
There is an article out there from a PH in Africa that speaks from experience taking 5,000+ animals. He swears Barnes are the best choice on game from a recovery standpoint. Wish I could find it and share the link. It’s very convincing.
I'm happy to hear you've had such great performance from them. I'm not worried about long range performance to much, my longest shot on game to date is a little over 350. 95% of my animals are killed well inside 100. I just wanted a bullet that grouped well, was devastating on game, and didn't blow up into a million tiny pieces on impact. If the perform well at 500 in the off chance I have to take that shot, then that is a nice assurance to have. These seem to fit that bill.