100 Gr. 7mm Rem. Mag Varmint Load ?????

[tsanford405]

I was just curious if anyone has loaded up some 7mm Rem Mag cartridges with a 100 Gr. solid of some sort for varmint control. I am fresh out of college and can't afford another gun, and most of my hunting effort will be directed toward deer and elk. However I have a friend who has a lot of land and wanted me to go coyote calling with him. I would like to load up a few rounds with 100 Gr., just cause I would get the most velocity out of them. I heard that the solids work best for varmint. Would the Barnes (?) solid work best, or would there be another round that would work good. Only rounds I use now are 175 Gr. CoreLokt. I would prefer something a little less bulky than that. Let me know if you have had any luck with varmint rounds in a 7mm. Thanks for all the help guys, I love this forum because it isn't blocked at work!!!!

 

[snuffy]

Why a solid?

I'm curious why you would want a solid bullet. The ONLY reason to use a solid is for limiting pelt damage to a fox, lynx or bobcat. The solid bullet, even at high velocity, will pass through WITHOUT causing enough trauma to drop a yote on the spot. You may even think you missed!

The other extreme is to use a small caliber with a very light frangible bullet that WON'T pass through, limiting pelt damage on the oposite side. They don't always work though. Sometimes they still pass through and can leave a huge exit wound.

 

[tsanford405]

I don't know that much about coyote hunting yet, but I had just read 1 or 2 posts, saying that was what they used. Maybe it was for a different situation. Looking for any suggestions. Is there a better low grain bullet?

 

[mscott]

I load a 100gr Sierra hollow point with 76.1gr of IMR4831. It move about 3,600 fps from a 24" barrel. Be careful as it is a hot load, but does a nice job on groundhogs. They would probably kill a coyote just fine . I don't see any need for solids unless you are wanting a hide. If that is the case then call 'em in close and use a .22 mag or shotgun.

 

[GooseGestapo]

I'd just use the 175gr in the 7mm Mag.

This will preclude having to resight or buy more ammo. I still think that you'd get better all around success with the 140 or 150gr bullets however.

The 175gr is intended for really large game such as Moose or close range Elk. I've seen deer lost with lung shots where the heavier bullets "pass through" with out much expansion leaving little blood trail and a deer can run a suprising distance if it dosen't bleed out externally. I've lost numerous deer to insufficient bullet expansion through the years, but only perhaps 2 or 3 to excessive expansion and inadquate penetration.

For elk with my 7mm-08 I use a 140gr Nosler Partition.
Haven't recovered one yet (from an elk), -except from a "stem-to-stern" shot on a deer. Bullet was recovered from pelvis bone adjacent to femur joint. Bullet first struck the deers neck and broke neck before angling and traversing the entire torso.

The 140's and 150's will shoot a bit flatter than the 175's; noticeably beyond 200yds.

No real use to go with a really lighter bullet for the coyote's. Shoot what you usually do for larger game. The heavier bullets will kill well, but won't totally destroy the pelt should you decide to do something with it. Here in the S.E. US, they are usually either ranther mangy or still "blue" and have no value, hence we "leave the stinky things laying".

Also, with the additional practice/experience, you'll have greater familiarity with the ammo and sighting situation. Also, greater confidence.

 

[Ben Shepherd]

Your idea should work well. Just be aware that you'll need to change your sight in on your scope quite a bit.

If hornady makes a superlight A-max for 7mm(I don't know, haven't checked), it should work well. You should end up with exellent results. Reason I say this is the 110 A-max in my brothers 300 win mag is absolutely DEVISTATING to varmits.

I imagine you should get similar results with a 7mm.

 

[snuffy]

If hornady makes a superlight A-max for 7mm(I don't know, haven't checked), it should work well. You should end up with exellent results. Reason I say this is the 110 A-max in my brothers 300 win mag is absolutely DEVISTATING to varmits.

The A-max is a target bullet, what you're refereing to is the V-max. IIRC Hornady makes a 120 V-max for 7mm. It would tear up a pelt, so DO NOT use it if you're going to use the hide!

 

[Dark Helmet]

120 gr Vmax

250yd+crow= 30 ft cloud of feathers!

 

[Ben Shepherd]

Snuffy- Sorry 'bout that. I did mean V-max. I just had a brain fart .

Anyhow, that 110 V-max out of a 300 mag is um.........explosive.

 

[SUBMOAS]

Twist.......

I was just curious if anyone has loaded up some 7mm Rem Mag cartridges with a 100 Gr. solid of some sort for varmint control. I am fresh out of college and can't afford another gun, and most of my hunting effort will be directed toward deer and elk. However I have a friend who has a lot of land and wanted me to go coyote calling with him. I would like to load up a few rounds with 100 Gr., just cause I would get the most velocity out of them. I heard that the solids work best for varmint. Would the Barnes (?) solid work best, or would there be another round that would work good. Only rounds I use now are 175 Gr. CoreLokt. I would prefer something a little less bulky than that. Let me know if you have had any luck with varmint rounds in a 7mm. Thanks for all the help guys, I love this forum because it isn't blocked at work!!!!

Check your rifles twist before you invest any money in any lighter bullets. Just remember the tighter the twist the heavier bullet it will shoot. If your barrel doesn't have the right twist you my not be able to shoot the lighter bullets.