Author Topic: Question on Factory Ammo for a 7mm-08 (Read 462 times)

California Mark · « **on:** December 27, 2005, 06:20:28 AM »

Happy Holidays. I have a question regarding factory ammo for my Virgin Valley 7mm-08 pistol (twist rate is 1-11; hence it prefers 100-140 grain bullets). I was curious what factory ammunition people use and what type of performance you get from 75 200 yards. I have heard the Hornady 7MM-08 139 GR SST LIGHT MAG and the 7MM-08 REM 139 GR Spire Point LIGHT MAG are very accurate ammo. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Best,

Mark

PA-Joe · « **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2005, 06:48:15 AM »

You really don't need a magnum round for under 250 yards!

RDCLARK1 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2005, 05:50:25 AM »

Try Win Supreme 140 BST. I shoot reloads but can not beat the .75" @ 100 yards groups form this ammo. It works grat on Deer. I get 2500 fps. form 15" barrel.

poncaguy · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2005, 03:41:39 PM »

I use the Honady 139's in my 14"Encore with good results...............

Graybeard · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2005, 11:14:59 PM »

The Hornady Light Mags have been superbly accurate in all 7-08 rifles I've tried it in and sure does put the hurt on deer big time. It's all we use in 7-08 around here.