Long Range 7mm Bullets

[Scrumbag]

Hi folks,

I have been shooting my 7x64 (think 280 Rem) out to 1,200 yds (long range by my standards).

I have been using 180gr Hornady ELD-Ms (when I can get them) and more recently Nosler 185gr RDFs.

Is there anything else people would recommend for longer range target shooting?

Best wishes,

Scrummy

 

[Hawk in WY]

The Barnes 171 gr Match Burners are doing fine in my 28 Nosler.

High BC. Low price.

Good luck.

 

[Scrumbag]

The Barnes 171 gr Match Burners are doing fine in my 28 Nosler.

High BC. Low price.

Good luck.

That's a good shout. Might be able to drive them a bit faster too

 

[Steel head]

184 and 190 Berger are fantastic.
Broke my 2 mile cherry with the 190’s.
The 180 hybrids are always solid performers.
The 183SMK it pretty damn good.

 

[surgeon260]

I shoot 180 Hybrids in 7RM and 28 Nosler. They are outstanding and I see no reason to shoot anything else.

 

[supercorndogs]

With the capacity I think the 162 ELD might be a good choice. What load are you using for the 185RDF? I have some to try in my 280.

 

[Scrumbag]

With the capacity I think the 162 ELD might be a good choice. What load are you using for the 185RDF? I have some to try in my 280.

I have used the 160gr TMK but it gets really moved by the wind at 1,000 yds sadly...

 

[bodhisafa]

What twist rate is best when using the Berger 184/190 hybrids from a 7-300 prc?

 

[Steel head]

What twist rate is best when using the Berger 184/190 hybrids from a 7-300 prc?

1-8 to 1-9.

 

[bodhisafa]

1-8 to 1-9.

The Berger calculator says in 300 elevation a 8.5 twist has marginal stability at 3000fps. Not sure how accurate their numbers are to real world testing

 

[Steel head]

The Berger calculator says in 300 elevation a 8.5 twist has marginal stability at 3000fps. Not sure how accurate their numbers are to real world testing

I can’t say I’ve ever had any issues with a marginal stability number and down range performance with cup/core bullets.
With solids you should definitely consider spinning the crap out of them.

A 8 twist absolutely gave me no issues as long as I avoided Hornandy bullets in my 7 saum.