Best 7 x 57mm long range bullet?

[dragoon7214]

I'm looking for a 7mm bullet for trget shooting at 500 yards. The rifle is a custom Rem M700 with a Weaver 3-9x scope. I'd like to build a load for picking off milk jugs and paper at 500yds, for my own amusement. The load would not be used on game animals.

The bullets I've looked at are the Speer 145 BTHP, Sierra 130 and 150 gr BTHP, Nosler 150 gr BT, and Hornady 162 A-Max. Am I better going with a heavier bullet with a higher BC at lower velocity, or a faster lighter bullet, but with a lower BC. Any advice ?

 

[todbartell]

that 162 Amax is super sleek, and would buck the wind better than a 140ish grain bullet. It would get my vote.
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[catnthehatt]

I used 160 Game Kings in my 7X57, and found them more than accurate enough for silhouette shooting....
Cat

 

[JoeP's old business account]

Berger 168!

 

[Boomer]

I agree - a well designed 168 gr 7mm match bullet is the answer.

 

[catnthehatt]

I agree - a well designed 168 gr 7mm match bullet is the answer.

I used the 160 Game king becauase it workeed so well, and was also mu hunting bullet.
The rifle was a light sporter, but still a competition rifle!
Cat

 

[Mystic Precision]

162gr SST or Amax.

Jerry

 

[dragoon7214]

Thanks for the advice. I'm looking at using H4831, or possibly R-22 and a 160 gr bullet, any body have any loads or experience?

 

[Mystic Precision]

Would lean towards H4350 and Re19. The other choices are a bit slow burning but each rifle is a story on its own.

Jerry