7 mm mag 139 gr Hornady BTSP

[Tkaldahl2000]

I have worked up a load for my Rem 7 mm mag using these 139 grain BTSP interlock bullets that seems to perform pretty well as far as accuracy goes. I have no question about using them on white tails or muleys, but what about elk? I am not a long range shooter. Our gun club range only goes out to 200 yards, so that will probably be my max ethical range. I know that guys shoot elk with 130 grain in 270 all the time, so I would think I should be just fine. In reality I am hoping to get it done with my bow, and not even need the rifle, but If I do use the rifle I want to be prepared. Another 30 bucks for a box of 160 grain bullets won't break me, so if the 139's just won't do I can live with that.

 

[406Family]

Good shot placement will get the job done with the 139 grain. For elk I shoot the Berger 168gr VLD out of my 7mag, getting great results out at longer distances. I'm not a long range guy, but getting more confident with time.

 

[sbhooper]

They will do fine, if you keep them off the shoulder bone. I have shot them for years at about 3100fps. I have not killed elk with them, as I believe that there are better choices. They are fantastic on deer, though.

I personally use 160 Partitions for elk, just for a bit of insurance. Try the 140 Partitions and I will bet that you find them to shoot nearly same POI as the Ils, with a bit more durability.

 

[6mm Remington]

Might try 140 gr. Partitions or Accubonds in your rifle to see if it likes them. Nosler 140 gr. E-tip would also work very well. Any of these three I just mentioned in 140 - 150 - 160 grain range would work very well. Pick the one your rifle likes best and go kill an elk!

 

[Mthuntinfool]

Put it in the pocket behind the shoulder and let it do it's job. we rarely use anything over 139/140 gr. in our 7 mags.