Looking for Nosler E-Tip in 7mm-08

[npaden]

Well, I didn't think the ammo shortage would really affect the higher end hunting ammo but I was wrong.

Think we got it sorted out that my son's new rifle prefers the 140 grain Nosler E-Tip ammo the best but now I can't find it available anywhere.

My son shot these off the bench last night. The fouling shot has an X through it on the Vor-Tx target. It was shot with a cheap ammo brand and ended up falling right into the mix. Really all of these grouped very similarly, especially considering the Vor-Tx was 120 grain and the others were 140 grain.



It liked the Barnes Vor-Tx 120 grain TTSX the second best and it was a pretty narrow gap, and I can find that but was really thinking the 140 grain bullets would be better for elk.

Anyone have a lead on where I might be able to find some? I've looked at all the usual suspects and they are all showing to be out of stock.

Thanks, Nathan

 

[Gunner46]

I seriously doubt that an elk will be able to tell the difference, if the shot is placed well. Jack O'Connor made a life long income espousing the 270 with 130 cup & cores. Today's 7/08 with mono's easily matches his ammo, or bests it. If 120's are available....Grab 'em. There are a ton of post on HT about 7mm 120 BT's taking elk & moose !!

 

[npaden]

I'm sure you are right. Especially with the TTSX bullets.

I've actually had a couple folks message me that they had some of the Nosler ammo though and are checking into shipping requirements for ammo.

Some really good people on this forum.

Thanks, Nathan

 

[skyfire]

After our range time this past weekend, my son picked Barnes VOR-TX 120 gr TTSX for his 7mm-08 Tikka Superlite. We also tried 139 gr GMX Superformance, 140 gr E-Tips, and 150 gr ELD-X. We had the best groups with the TTSX followed by GMX. Group sizes with the Nosler E-tips weren't far behind, but found the bolt was more difficult to close than with any of the other cartridges.

I was fortunate to pick up 4 boxes of the TTSX Monday. Hopefully we have enough to get us through October elk season.

 

[npaden]

Sounds like we were shooting the same options except we didn't try the ELD-X.

We actually had a little difficulty cycling the bolt on the Hornady GMX Superformance. It wasn't picking them up as easily into the chamber. Actually had a couple misfeeds.

The Barnes and Nosler both fed without any issues for us.

 

[Dougfirtree]

Have you looked on gun broker? I would feel confident in the 120 ttsx's at modest distances.

 

[ImBillT]

If you can’t find loaded ammo but can find the bullets, I believe I have some 7mm-08 dies if you’d be interested in reloading some. I can lend you dies and a press, or if we can match up schedules we can work up a load together. I have plenty of powder and primers if you can supply the brass and find the bullets you want. I don’t have much in the way of 7mm bullets.