7mm-08 factory loads for moose

[ChasnDreams]

Next fall, I have a moose hunt in Newfoundland booked with my dad and he will be using my new 7mm-08 (Tikka). In speaking with one of the guides, he suggested using a 160+ grain bullet, which is not overly common in the 7mm-08 for factory ammo. These are the options Ive been able to find, but have not tested out of the rifle yet:

- Nosler 150g ABLR
- Norma 160g Tipstrike (not much information out there?)
- Hornady 150g ELD-X
- UM 162g ELD-X

Does anyone have any experience with these rounds shooting moose or any other factory rounds that you would suggest?

 

[deserthunter2016]

I used a 162gr eld-x on a moose, but out of a 7 rem mag. It did awesome, but not exactly apples to apples for you other than the bullet.


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[ChasnDreams]

I used a 162gr eld-x on a moose, but out of a 7 rem mag. It did awesome, but not exactly apples to apples for you other than the bullet.


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That is true. The outfitter said that almost all shots are within 200 yards, with most being closer to 100. Based on UM's load data, it would still be traveling just shy of 2400 fps at 200 yards.

 

[Pharmseller]

We use the 150 ELDX on elk. Factory loads are pretty close to my handloads.

 

[casey36]

140gr Barnes TTSX is all you would need. It will gain plenty of velocity for expansion and still punch through both shoulders.

 

[AkMtnRunner]

Any of those ABLR and ELDX's will do the job. I don't know anything about the Tipstrike.

Remember that, speed/energy wise, the 7mm-08 is the same as the 7 rem mag from a greater distance. Plus, within 200 yards you have an accuracy advantage over the 7 rem mag from a greater distance.

 

[Pharmseller]

Plus, within 200 yards you have an accuracy advantage over the 7 rem mag from a greater distance.

Well, you might.

 

[ChasnDreams]

Remember that, speed/energy wise, the 7mm-08 is the same as the 7 rem mag from a greater distance.

That was my thought as well for using this gun on the hunt.

 

[Dave Thomas]

Is there a factory loading with Nosler partitions?

 

[slm9s]

I've killed several Roosevelt bulls with the 154 Interbond and it performed great every time. (But this was out of a STW) I'm a big fan of that bullet and it's rarely mentioned.

 

[ChasnDreams]

Is there a factory loading with Nosler partitions?

Ive looked for one, but can not find one since Federal stopped loading them.

 

[AkMtnRunner]

Well, you might.

Not sure at what you're getting at, but I was alluding to the fact that a shooting group at 200 yards is smaller than a shooting group at 400 yards.

 

[Pharmseller]

Not sure at what you're getting at, but I was alluding to the fact that a shooting group at 200 yards is smaller than a shooting group at 400 yards.

Dude

Making a joke.

I’m sure there are people who will say they shoot better at 400 than most do at 200.

 

[KenLee]

Well, you might.

Its a Tikka, not old a-bolt, so naah

 

[KenLee]

Dude

Making a joke.

I’m sure there are people who will say they shoot better at 400 than most do at 200.

My old a-bolts and x-bolts shoot where I look and my dog drives my drunk ass home. I take no credit for my spectacularness

 

[TaperPin]

Mason Leather has a good selection of 7mm-08 gel tests that are interesting.

I’m not suggesting these Remington loads, but the gel tests were certainly better than I would have expected.

 

[ChasnDreams]

Mason Leather has a good selection of 7mm-08 gel tests that are interesting.

I’m not suggesting these Remington loads, but the gel tests were certainly better than I would have expected.

I've been watch some of his videos and that is where I was introduced to the Norma Tipstrike. I will have to watch this one. Thank you.

 

[KenLee]

I love a 7mm-08. Literally own a dozen of them. Im not taking one to hunt moose.

 

[Kimber7man]

Is there a factory loading with Nosler partitions?

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WTS Thread '7MM/08 Nosler Partition Factory Ammunition'

Nov 14, 2025

5 Boxes Factory Fresh Ammunition Same Lot Number
140 Grain Nosler Partition Federal Premium
If You Do Not Handload This Is Some Of The Best 7MM/08 Ammo Ever Made . No Longer Made And Pretty Much Unobtainable .
$375.00 Shipped Where Legal

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[jeffpg]

Any decently constructed bullet will get the job done. Moose are not very hard to kill, just penetrate into the boiler room and it's a done deal.

I took a big bull with a handgun 20 years ago, but it was a 454 Casull.