BLR 7mm08 deer/moose. Which bullet to use?

powder burner

powder burner

CGN frequent flyer
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
Location
Alberta, Canada
What recipe works for you? I was thinking of using a minumum of 150gr. in TSX triple shock or nosler partition.

160gr or 165gr is what my max will be. 175gr seems to be overkill, and will drop in trajectory too much.

I am not hunting in grizz country, but a black bear tag will be purchased.
 
With "smaller" cartridges or with any cartridges for that matter, TSX or TTSX is never the wrong answer.;)
 
bcsteve said:
With "smaller" cartridges or with any cartridges for that matter, TSX or TTSX is never the wrong answer.;)
Click to expand...
My way of thinking is that big magnums like 7mm Rem or 7mmSTW stress bulets to their limits so premium bullets like Barnes TSX or Nosler Partition in them make a lot of sense. "Smaller" ones like 7mm-08 and 280 Rem will do nicely with quality cheap "regular" medium- heavy weight bullets in 150-160gr range like Hor IL Rem CL or Speer Mag Tip. My 2c....
 
gunrunner8 said:
My way of thinking is that big magnums like 7mm Rem or 7mmSTW stress bulets to their limits so premium bullets like Barnes TSX or Nosler Partition in them make a lot of sense. "Smaller" ones like 7mm-08 and 280 Rem will do nicely with quality cheap "regular" medium- heavy weight bullets in 150-160gr range like Hor IL Rem CL or Speer Mag Tip. My 2c....
Click to expand...

Yes, but a 140gr or probably even a 120gr TSX will penetrate deeper than a 150-160gr "regular" bullet. So a cartridge that would normaly be on the edge of being adequate with "regular" bullet is often perfectly adequate with a TSX.
 
175 Grain bullets are not overkill.
I am not really sure that overkill is a word..
The huge sectional density compensates for the lack of velocity.
I have put them sideways through a moose at 2400 fps lots of times. I am not looking to start a fight with the light bullet fans, but I don't think a hunter ever said I wish I had used a lighter bullet.
 
The huge sectional density compensates for the lack of velocity.
Click to expand...

That makes no sense at all.With cup and core bullets,higher section density normally increases penetration,but less velocity does the same thing by limiting expansion.
 
stubblejumper said:
That makes no sense at all.With cup and core bullets,higher section density normally increases penetration,but less velocity does the same thing by limiting expansion.
Click to expand...

Mister stubblejumper: Ok, I understand what you are saying, but, my experience is that at equal muzzle energy, heavier bullets, at less velocity kill better. Maybe it has just been luck, but my luck has been pretty steady. In the matter of achieving penetration, it is my opinion that if you lower the velocity of the lighter bullet so it will not expand so much and will penetrate more, you sacrifice energy. Also, it is my understanding that the heavier slower bullet is less likely to deflect or disintegrate if it touches anything on the way to the intended target. Certainly there is more than one way to achieve success with choosing hunting bullets, or we would all use the same ones. Where I live you cannot be too sure what you are going to meet in the bush, and I once shot a bull moose at about 20', I have never had to shoot a bear, but there are lots of "bear stories". I want to be confident I can break big bones.
 
Ok, I understand what you are saying, but, my experience is that at equal muzzle energy, heavier bullets, at less velocity kill better.
Click to expand...

That hasn't been my experience in over 35 years of hunting.My quickest kills have been with high velocity,rapid expanding bullets.


Also, it is my understanding that the heavier slower bullet is less likely to deflect or disintegrate if it touches anything on the way to the intended target.
Click to expand...

The myth of the brush busting bullet has been disproven.

I have never had to shoot a bear, but there are lots of "bear stories". I want to be confident I can break big bones
Click to expand...

I have shot several bears,one being a grizzly that was charging me,and lighter weight,controlled expansion bullets did a fine job.If my life was on the line,I would rather have a 140gr TSX or TSX,than a 175gr powerpoint or core loct.
 
powder burner said:
160gr or 165gr is what my max will be. 175gr seems to be overkill, and will drop in trajectory too much.
Click to expand...
Overkill? :confused: How can you overkill a moose with a bullet that is perfect for the task?

The 175gr and the 7x57 combo is well known for great performance on large game. Yes, there are other bullets that will give very good results, but don't toss aside the heavier ones. Most moose hunting is done at closer ranges so trajectory concerns are for the most part, moot. The BLR really isn't a LR gun anyways.


.
 
SuperCub said:
Overkill? :confused: How can you overkill a moose with a bullet that is perfect for the task?

The 175gr and the 7x57 combo is well known for great performance on large game. Yes, there are other bullets that will give very good results, but don't toss aside the heavier ones. Most moose hunting is done at closer ranges so trajectory concerns are for the most part, moot. The BLR really isn't a LR gun anyways.


.
Click to expand...

your right. it is a Better Lever Rifle..:p
 
The reason why I dint want it to drop too much is because theres a good chance of seeing a nice moose/deer in a cutblock or along a cutline/ pipeline. Sometimes you never see one again after it crosses and you are farther away.

Judging distance w/o a rangefinder can be tricky. Although admitted, most will judge a shot to be farther than it really is.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom