Non Lead 7mm-08 Ammo Recommendations

[KNZ]

I'm going on a bull elk hunt this Fall in a area that requires non lead ammunition. I'll be using my Tikka T3X Superlite chambered in 7mm-08. I know that I should probably buy a bunch of different kinds of ammo to see what my rifle likes best, but if others had some experience in this caliber and riffle, I would appreciate recommendations..

 

[twdjr]

If you are looking for factory ammo, you may consider Barnes Vor-Tx in 7-08 with 120 grain TTSX bullets. Been loading the Barnes 120 grain TTSX bullets in 7-08 for my grandson and it's performed really well from whitetails to elk.

 

[CHGray]

Reloader? If not Unknown Munitions, Copper Creek, and Choice Ammunition all load the 139 LRX. That’d be good elk medicine.

Barnes 120 TTSX and Hornady 139 CX are both available in factory loads.

 

[UKwildcatfan]

Barnes 140 gr.

 

[Brushhawg]

Have had good luck w/ Federal trophy copper 140

 

[7RemMag]

If you are looking for factory ammo, you may consider Barnes Vor-Tx in 7-08 with 120 grain TTSX bullets. Been loading the Barnes 120 grain TTSX bullets in 7-08 for my grandson and it's performed really well from whitetails to elk.

This but I wouldn’t rule out 140 Barnes either…..Or Hornady CX. Both fantastic options.

 

[Calbuck]

My son shoots the exact same rifle and I handload Nosler E-tips in 140 gr..they’ve been lights out for him. Sooo..not sure if Nosler loads those in factory ammo but worth a try.

 

[Kcollins01]

Always have had good luck with the tsx and ttsx. Have hammers and cx I’m about to start trying

 

[6mm Remington]

Nosler E-tips are wonderful bullets and this looks like it would serve you well! I reload the Nosler E-tips in my sons 6mm Remington and that bullet has been fantastic!

 

[Truaxdw]

I have used Nosler E tips in a 7 mm 08 for mule deer and moose with good results