help me decide what the best grain is?

[j.trevor123]

Hello all, if u put a 150 grain in  a 300wsmag is that to light?? Does it shoot well still and stay together?? And is a 150 grain the best weight for a 7mm? give me advice pleez..

[bigdaddytacp]

Hello all, if u put a 150 grain in  a 300wsmag is that to light?? Does it shoot well still and stay together?? And is a 150 grain the best weight for a 7mm? give me advice pleez..

........We will need more information......what type and size game are you hunting and at what distances will you most likely be shooting? and what 7mm cartridge are you asking about? there are several!!!! get back with the information and you will get some suggestions!

[j.trevor123]

ohh i would be hunting elk.. and i was saying what is the best weight for a 7mm for elk, would it be a 150 grain.

[j.trevor123]

and about the distance, i dont know ive never been elk hunting. I dont really know what location i will be hunting. I really want this info because i dont know if i want a 300 mag or a 7mm.

[Big Tom]

and about the distance, i dont know ive never been elk hunting. I dont really know what location i will be hunting. I really want this info because i dont know if i want a 300 mag or a 7mm.

  We really could use more info,,,,but I have both rifles.

In my opinion try to get a .300 WSM in a 24" barrel. I have one in a new Sako Finnlite(23 7/16" barrel), and the felt recoil is about the same with a 165 gr Partition(moderate load) as my 7 MM mag with a heavy 150-160 gr load.

They are both great calibers..... with the emphasis on Elk I'd go with the .300 WSM.

[Iowegan]

I've had best luck with 180 or 200 gr bullets in the 300 Mag. They are very accurate and pack a good punch for elk.

For your 7mm, I'd go with a 160 or 175 gr bullet for elk. The 160 gr bullets are my favorite and have plenty of power.

[jim21]

I use a 150/160grain in my 7mm.In my 300mag.,I use 180grain bullet.