7-08 Bullets for long range

[myownman]

Do you guys think the 7mm 150 smk's will work for 800-1000yrds? Or should I just step up to the 168's? (24'' barrel) Thanks.

 

[Downzero]

This is just a suggestion, but you're probably going to want to tell us what barrel twist you have before we can recommend a bullet weight.

 

[Graham]

What is the BC?
How fast are they going?
What does JBM say for free?
What do you mean 'work'? Work for what purpose?

 

[Nortex]

Need more info as stated above.

 

[myownman]

Sorry, It's a 1:9 twist. I just received my rifle from beanland. I was going to go with the 162 a-max, but I only bought 4 boxes. I'm not sure how long the 162's will be off the shelf, So I'm looking for other options. Thanks guys..

 

[Nortex]

I would go ahead with the 168 Bergers as they are the closest in comparison to the 162's. Another option that offers a decent BC is the 140gr Bergers.

 

[myownman]

Thank you!

 

[OK243]

Another option that offers a decent BC is the 140gr Bergers.

I agree. The 140s or the SMK 150s should be a good fit for your configuration.

 

[turbo54]

The 168smk is "decent". Will get to 1000 just fine...better than a 308 with 175s, but not as nice as the 162s or 168VLDs.

For top performance, you'll need the 168vld, or the 175smk - but those are also unobtainium too.

 

[Graham]

I just scored 1500 JLK 168 VLDs:
.690 BC.

I will try them with 45.0-46.5 H4350, at .005 off the lands in Norma brass.

Hopefully I won't need to switch to Varget to get the best velocity.

Any advice from anyone who has already tried this would be welcome.