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Old 04-24-2019, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 7mmremmag View Post
I used 168gr ABLR's in my 7mm rem mag 3 years ago on a cow elk.
I was pushing them at 3050fps. I shot her twice behind the front shoulder at 220yds.
Maximum penetration was 6-7". Both bullets appeared at have exploded upon impact.
I did recover her after a lengthy tracking job, although she was not dead and I had to shoot her again.
I havnt shot them since. I kinda felt like I bought into the long range gimmick and they sold me with their fancy advertising, when really I dont even hunt long range. Ive never shot an animal over 400yds.
I am using partitions right now and have no intentions on changing.
Good to know. I was considering them, but will stick to 160NP's at 3300fps from a 7mm bee ... mine shoot the 140gr ttsx really well at 3450fps and have apparently anchored elk according to the previous owner
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