Vanguard ammo

[bowaddict40]

I have a 7mm mag Weatherby Vanguard. I have tried 3 different types of ammo and can’t get very good with any of it. I would like to know what you are shooting out of your Vanguard 7mag that has any consistency to it. Below is the best group it shot at 100yds off a bench rest. I have tried Hornady Superformance 154gr SST (group below) Hornady Outfitter 150gr and Federal Fusion 150gr. Do I just need to go heavier? The twist is 1 and 9.5".





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[fish4food]

Might just have to keep trying until you find the one it likes. Even the same brand, and model rifles can shoot the same ammo differently.

If a sporter barrel, might need to wait a few minutes between shots to shoot next round.

[Twist]

Heavier would be the first thing I’d try, that’s kind of a low twist for lighter bullets but that’s just my experiences.

Give some decent 168’s a shot and see if that helps.

[bowaddict40]

Might just have to keep trying until you find the one it likes. Even the same brand, and model rifles can shoot the same ammo differently.

If a sporter barrel, might need to wait a few minutes between shots to shoot next round.

Thats what I have been doing, but even the Fusions where $45 per box. The 7mag ammo is not cheap.

It is a sporter barrel. I was letting it cool between shots.

[bowaddict40]

Heavier would be the first thing I’d try, that’s kind of a low twist for lighter bullets but that’s just my experiences.

Give some decent 168’s a shot and see if that helps.

I have been looking for them. I have not seen them anywhere though.

[Twist]

I have been looking for them. I have not seen them anywhere though.

I just checked ammoseek.com and it looks like they have some.

[DEADEYE1]

Bullets

yes go heavier and you can find ammo, just have to look!!!!!!
ammoseek.com has everything you will ever need!!!!!!!!

[bowaddict40]

yes go heavier and you can find ammo, just have to look!!!!!!
ammoseek.com has everything you will ever need!!!!!!!!

I get that!!!!!!!!!!!
I have looked at ammoseek.com!!!!!!!!!!


The problem with ammoseek to me is I have never heard of most of the places on there. And have heard of a lot of scams.

[Bayouboy]

Norma

[bowaddict40]

Norma

Scheels close to me has every caliber but 7mag. LOL....I shoot it out of my 308 though. I do like a good lead nose.

[Bayouboy]

Scheels close to me has every caliber but 7mag. LOL....I shoot it out of my 308 though. I do like a good lead nose.

Great ammo! I have started shooting it in all my various calibers. I have even ordered it straight from Norma.

[bowaddict40]

Great ammo! I have started shooting it in all my various calibers. I have even ordered it straight from Norma.

I think I looked and theirs where 150gr as well. I just ordered some Federal Premium Berger Hybrid Hunter 168gr so we will see if it works.

[twosixteens]

I have a Sako and a Montana Rifle Company in 7mm Remington mag with 9.5 twist neither shoot 150+ that well 139 to 150 seem to shoot best in my rifles I wish they liked heavies better

[BuckBass79]

Friend has the same gun and Federal jacketed soft point 175g shot the best at just under 1" MOA.

[TxBowHntr]

I have a Sako and a Montana Rifle Company in 7mm Remington mag with 9.5 twist neither shoot 150+ that well 139 to 150 seem to shoot best in my rifles I wish they liked heavies better

I was going to say this. If the barrel is a slow twist, try a lighter bullet. My .270 will same hole most 130gr founds, but won't pattern ANY 150 gr options. See if you can find some 140gr. rounds to try. Also see if any of your hunting buddies/friends/neighbors will let you buy 5-6 rounds off them in different configurations.