7 RM/162 sst

[remingtonman_25_06]

7 RM, 162g SST, approximately muzzle velocity of 2950fps.

Bullet was found in 5th jug. The 162 SST, held together VERY nicely for a non-bonded/premium bullet. The core was still intact, perfect mushroom. I forgot the bullet out at jakes, but was hoping he could grab it, weight it and post the pic.

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

jugs were placed at 25 yards to get an idea of what theyd do in a close encounter situation.

 

[jmad_81]

I havn't forgot about you buddy, things have just been a bit bussy the last few days. I'll get them up this week though.

 

[SJB358]

Thanks for the report Jorey. I have looked at them a little, and would give them a whirl if I wanted a really inexpensive LR bullet. Scotty

 

[jmad_81]

Weighed 88 gr.

I was really impressed with this bullet, I have heard from a few buddies that shoot elk with them out of a 7 mag, that they are like tiny bombs! One wouldn't think that by looking at this one.

 

[SJB358]

Wow, Jake, those look excellent. Can't see a thing wrong with that bullet at all. Pretty sleek missile too. Great pictures. Thanks for posting them. Scotty

 

[DrMike]

I've used a lot of SSTs in the past, but I haven't loaded them much in recent years. They are a good bullet.

 

[Jimbeaux82]

I have had a lot of success using a 162 gr 7mm SST in the 7mm Wea Mag at 3090 fps. Good groups, kills deer like crazy.

Since Nosler has yet to make a 160 gr 7mm Ballistic Tip, this is what I have been using, although I have bought a bunch af 7mm 160 gr AB's to try as well

 

[lanman]

I've recovered a handful of SST's, but they have always come "unglued".. they have never looked great like that one. I do use the 139's instead of the 162's.

I bought the 139's for the 7RM, but have decided they are better suited for my daughters 7-08. I have found them to be catastrophic on deer. Exit holes like softballs.

 

[FOTIS]

I have used those from my 7mm rum and 7mm rem mag

 

[JD338]

Nothing wrong with that mushroom.
The SST expands well but doesn't penetrate as much as other bullets.

JD338

 

[Charlie-NY]

I've had very good luck with 162 A-Max bullets launched from my 7 STW, however, I never recovered a nice little mushroom like that. Just dead deer and antelope.

 

[DrMike]

I never recovered a nice little mushroom like that. Just dead deer and antelope.

Even better than a bullet. :mrgreen:

 

[Silentstalker]

Based on your experiences would you say they are built good enough for elk?

 

[DrMike]

Yes, I would use a 162 grain SST on elk; they work just fine.

 

[Silentstalker]

Thanks! They fly like darts out of my 7mm. Just unsure on their performance on elk. I know they smash the heck out of deer and antelope!

 

[C.Smith]

I can only get 5 milk jugs worth of penatration with a 160 AccuBond from my 7mag, I think that is really good bullet performance.

Corey

 

[FOTIS]

Thanks! They fly like darts out of my 7mm. Just unsure on their performance on elk. I know they smash the heck out of deer and antelope!

Thinking they might be a bit fragile for elk.

If one "must" use them shot placement is critical.

 

[jmad_81]

I have been playing with these out of my STW for a while at the range. They make great target bullets, but man when I recover them out of the dirt, they are just pieces. The 160 ABs look like they should, every time. I was going to try a 162 A-Max on an elk this winter, but now I don't think so. They are just to unpredictable.

 

[FOTIS]

Well in all truth they are made for accuracy.....