7mm Rem Mag & 140 gr Absolute Hammer

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agorman

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Hey guys, first time posting here. I bought some 140 gr Absolute Hammers a while back am just now getting a chance to shoot some. Initial load work up is with Staball 6.5. I'm shooting a Seekins Precision PH2 with a 26" 1:8 Twist. Velocities are as follows:
60 gr-2920
61gr-3005
62 gr-3093
63 gr-3204
64 gr-3247
65 gr-3238
COAL-3.400"
Temp: 68°
Pressure: 28.45 inHg
Humidity: 85%

No pressure signs so far on any brass or primers. I have 6 more loads already ready to go testing from 65 gr to 70 gr in 1 gr increments. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with these 140 gr bullets on game? Are these bullets suitable for Elk?

Quick edit: Brass used is new Sig
 
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Guys have taken elk with the 117hh in .277.

140ah Should be a fine elk bullet in the right conditions.
I.e, not too far, not too windy, not too excited to place an ethical shot in the vitals.
 
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@gltaylor CCI 250

I also have some WLRs I might try later. I think I read that some times you get better velocities with a non-magnum primer with the Absolute Hammers. Is this correct?
 
Should I pull the loads I have now and restart with non-magnum primers? Or is it not going to make that big of a difference?
 
I wouldn't, just not that much difference initially. Although I have a few magnum cartridges I use standard primers in I also have several smaller cartridges that prefer magnums. Best thing to do is let the rifle tell you what it likes. If you want, load a few more with standard primers so you can compare.

Welcome to the forum by the way.

Regards
 
Nice write up and Welcome from Wolverine state!

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I'll add I'm using the 140gn AH in my 280ai 8 twist at 3200fps for elk. Im fairly new to hunting with Hammers and not the most successful hunter these days so I haven't taken an elk with it yet but regardless Ive tipped over several elk with a quarterbore so I have zero concerns of dropping an elk with the 140gn AH.
 
agorman - just a little bit to ponder over. I have an 8.5 twist 7 RM 24” and with the 143 HH and R26, am getting 3,460 fps.
 
I have been messing with the 140 absolutes in my 7RM 1:9 25" barrel. I settled on 62.5 grains N160, CCI 250 around 3250FPS. Another load that is close second is 69 grains H4831sc, CCI250, around 3350 FPS.
 
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