Most round nose 7mms were designed for slower guns like the 7x57 or 7-30 waters. You may not get the results wanted at those magnum speeds, but I haven't tried so I wish you luck and can't wait to see the results.

 

I likely won't be pushing them to warp speed.

 

SIRJ,

IMHO, you're idea has sound merit. If you can find them, the Hornady 154 gr. RN (#2835) and the 175gr. RN (#2855) Interlock's are fine bullets. I have used both of these out of my 7mm Rem. Mags, and they work very well on deer out to 200yds. IF YOU SLOW THEM DOWN ! 2550fps. or so for the 154 grainer and about 2450fps. or so for the 175gr.
They do not have the higher B.C. of their like weighted spire points, but they have adequate sectional density for their bore size that carries very good momentum when they get to the target. Yes, they will have more of a rainbow trajectory than the spire points, but you can factor for that with just about any good scope, and yes, I said out to 200 yds. The 4th edition (1991) Hornady Reloading Manual has recipes for both bullets. I hope you can find them. Good Luck.........

Smoke Ratchet

 

Hawk Bullets make 7mm round nose bullets in 140 grains, 160 grains, and 175 grains. They make them in jacket thicknesses of .025", .030", and .035". For the 7mm Magnum I think you would be best with the thicker jacket, i.e. .035".

 

I have a 7-30 Waters Improved and I shoot some RN but they are
hard to find. I have a bunch of 130's that are Speer and a bunch of
140 Hornady but I think these are discontinued.
Nossler used to make a 120, and I have 2 noxes of them.

I run mine in the 2600 range and it kills effectively.
In a 7 mag you may have to really cut back to slow it down.

I would suggest contacking Hawk as the gentleman said.

 

Hawk seems a little pricey but I might have to try them

 

Seems to be some good knowledge on the subject on this thread. Please school me a bit on the subject: What would be the "point" of round nose in that caliber. Is there an application when round nose is preferable to spire point even in a bolt, high-performance rifle?

Tim

 

Maybe for use in heavy brush. Otherwise, I can't think of any.

 

Just my personal opinion but I'm not planning on shooting 300 yard. I hunt in the woods where 150 yds is about all you'll get. I feel like a round nose or flat point hits with more authority. Again just personal opinion.

 

There is some school of thought to that...
A wide meplat transfers energy better.
It is just not the "rule of thumb" bullet
so-to-speak for the 7mm Magnum.
Maybe you could use this as an excuse
to purchase a lever gun.
Maybe say a 45-70 or 375 Win or such?

 

I love RN bullets, they work.......

 

I checked MidwayUSA and did not see anything that would meet your criteria. I also reload for 7mm and haven't come across anything RN for some time now. You might have to go direct to the bullet manufacturers' websites to find a bullet that meets your specs, or you could try casting your own.

 

Casting them could be an option. Just looking for options.

 

Hawk Bullets makes round nose bullets in 7mm(.284")140 and 160 grain,with both .035" and .030" jackets to better fit your chosen velocity window. They're a little higher priced than the major manufacturers,but are reputed to be the best,and a choice of Professional Hunters.


Rob

 

Norma makes what I'd consider a semi-spitzer - the Oryx. It's a 'premium' bullet due to being bonded. Also, due to its price. They make a true RN for the 6.5 (alaska) but not sure about the 7mm. I've been intrigued by Hawk bullets for a long time. Might have to try some one of these days.

 

Try Remington brand ??

 

I couldn't find anything from them that's round nose in 7mm

 

This might work for you if you can find some.

 

Yeah, I have a local gun shop that has some inventory that might be on the old side so I'll have to check him out. BTW, love the avatar.

 

It appears that outside of a few specialty manufacturers round nose bullets in 7mm are obsolete. If only I'd been a couple years earlier on his quest I could've stocked up on them.