7-08 Alberta moose

[eaglemountainman]

I'm working up loads for an Alberta moose hunt this October. I already have a very accurate load for 139 Interlocks at 2850 fps, and 140 TTSXs at 2920, but looking hard at Hammer 132 HHTs. So far, I'm at 3100 fps with no signs of pressure. I'm thinking I'll continue looking for pressure in 1/2 gr increments, then back off 1gr and look for accuracy.
Looking for experiences from others who may have used 132 HHTs, or even 131 HHs on Canada moose. Thanks

 

[wyosam]

I think that’s a great choice. I’ve got a box on the way for my 7-08ai. AK moose on the menu. I’ll load them in my 280ai as well.


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[ljalberta]

If it’s a bullet that’s legal in Alberta and it’s coming from a 7-08, it’ll kill an Alberta moose.

 

[WMR]

Unless you have a VERY long barrel, you’ve probably already “found” pressure with a 130 grain bullet at 3100 from a 7-08. Shoot the TTSX load.

 

[eaglemountainman]

Unless you have a VERY long barrel, you’ve probably already “found” pressure with a 130 grain bullet at 3100 from a 7-08. Shoot the TTSX load.

Nope, no pressure signs yet. Primers look good. Bolt lift and extraction are quite normal. And there is no evidence of extractor wipe.
The 140 TTSX is a good load, but I have lots of time till Oct. for experimenting. I've heard all the hype about these Hammers and this is a good time to wring some out and see for myself.

 

[eaglemountainman]

If it’s a bullet that’s legal in Alberta and it’s coming from a 7-08, it’ll kill an Alberta moose.

I have no doubts about the 132 HHT's ability to put the lights out, based on my ballistic app. Just haven't seen many/any posts about its real world performance on large animals, particularly moose. Also curious about meat destruction with this bullet vs HHs.

 

[wyosam]

I have no doubts about the 132 HHT's ability to put the lights out, based on my ballistic app. Just haven't seen many/any posts about its real world performance on large animals, particularly moose. Also curious about meat destruction with this bullet vs HHs.

There is a picture heavy post over on the hammertime forum showing quite a bit more bloodshot with the HHT than the HH line. Not like a cup and core blowing up, but more than typical with copper.


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[Grassymike]

About five years ago my Son shot his first moose in Camp Wainwright with a 7mm-08 and 130 grain Speer hotcore handloads. So yeah they work just fine on Alberta moose.

 

[tuffcity]

My wife killed her first moose this year with out of the box noslers in her finnlight 7-08. Around 175 yds, give or take.

 

[NorthCountryAB]

I definitely think shot placement with a quality bullet is a lot more important than magnum rifles. Id personally rather see a client bring a 308 win shooting a 165gr Partition/Accubond/TTSX/Interlock (any premium bullet) And have that hunter be able to put one good shot in the boiler room than someone who brings a 338wm that they bought just for a moose hunt but cant shoot it worth a shit.
Moose arent hard to kill, they definitely dont have the will to live like a whitetail or an elk from my experience.
And I would guess 90% of the bulls we shoot, if the hunter makes a good first shot they have an opportunity for a second shot.
Ive never heard of HHT's??? But your load of 140gr TTSX at 2920fps would be great.
Just my 2 cents, ive seen a few die lol

 

[tt280AI]

139 LRX? Haven't tried the Hammers at all, but love the LRX

 

[eaglemountainman]

Just an update

I'm about done with load development. The Hammer 132 HHTs didn't work out as I had hoped. My Montana wasn't thrilled with them.

So far I've got my load choice down to either a 120 TTSX @ 3195 fps or a 140 Accubond @ 2885. Both shoot under an inch......sometimes, well under. It's tough to be real precise because the 2-7X duplex reticle covers lots of real estate @ 100yds, but given that, both loads are very consistent.

It's gonna be tough to decide. The Accubond carries a bit more energy on paper, though I'm not a strict believer in published energy numbers required to kill game. I've never shot an Accubond at game, but something about it intrigues me. I do believe that speed at impact kills when it comes to solid copper, and the 120s are moving pretty well out to my limit of 300 yds. Having killed a lot of game with this bullet, I have confidence in it.

Like I said, gonna be tough.....

 

[6mm Remington]

140 gr. Accubond is your huckleberry! I only shoot that and the 140 gr. Partition in my 280AI. I've have great success with the Partition and the Accubond. It is what I used on my grizzly bear in 2019 up above the Arctic Circle.
I say go with that 140 gr. Accubond. You won't be disappointed.

 

[House21]

I used hammers for one season, they shot great but the elk I shot went almost 250 yards without a drop of blood anywhere in the snow. Luckily it was a lone cow so following her wasn’t hard. Not sure how well it would have went tracking her through the bush with no blood and no snow.

The 7-08 and accubonds will be devastating on any moose in Alberta

 

[wyosam]

I used hammers for one season, they shot great but the elk I shot went almost 250 yards without a drop of blood anywhere in the snow. Luckily it was a lone cow so following her wasn’t hard. Not sure how well it would have went tracking her through the bush with no blood and no snow.

The 7-08 and accubonds will be devastating on any moose in Alberta

Leaving out some me key information- where was that cow hit? Impact velocity?


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[House21]

Leaving out some me key information- where was that cow hit? Impact velocity?


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Cow was double lung and impact was roughly 2100 fps

 

[WMR]

FWIW, your Accubond load should be deadly past 300 yards. A sharpshooter like you should be able to stretch that a bit if needed. Moose lungs are a pretty big target.

 

[wyosam]

Cow was double lung and impact was roughly 2100 fps

Very strange- not typical for hammers at all. Even on straight double lungs, I’ve not had one travel more than 20 yards, and lots of blood even on late season cows with lots of hair.


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[House21]

Very strange- not typical for hammers at all. Even on straight double lungs, I’ve not had one travel more than 20 yards, and lots of blood even on late season cows with lots of hair.


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Yeah I was a little shocked myself. Accuracy wise they were probably the easiest bullet I’ve ever worked up loads for, just wasn’t impressed with how they killed. There was a dead animals at the end every time so they did do the job, just not quite as quick as I’m use to and the no blood was concerning

 

[Dedeer11]

Keep us updated! I have a 7mm-08 and I am interested to see what you do with it.