4 of 5 7mm RUM factory loads carry 1,500 ft·lb and expansion velocity for elk; the best reach 750 yd (Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range 175 gr AccuBond Long Range). Ranked, with the drop chart for each.
| Load | gr | Max ethical yd | MV fps | 500 yd ft·lb | Shoulder shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range 175 gr AccuBond Long Range | 175 | 750 | 3,040 | 2,081 | yes |
| Nosler Trophy Grade 160 gr AccuBond | 160 | 650 | 3,175 | 1,878 | yes |
| Remington Premier Scirocco 150 gr Swift Scirocco Bonded | 150 | 650 | 3,325 | 1,958 | yes |
| Barnes VOR-TX LR 145 gr LRX BT | 145 | 550 | 3,350 | 1,695 | yes |
| Remington 150 gr Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt | 150 | wrong bullet | 3,230 | 1,250 | behind the shoulder only |
1,500 ft·lb is the number most repeated (Guns & Ammo, Backfire); Hawks says 1,200, Boddington floats 2,000. Avoid quick-opening and match bullets. Legal: SD: ≥ .243 and 1,700 ft·lb at muzzle · CO: 1,000 ft·lb at 100 yd, ≥ 85 gr. Floor used: 1,500 ft·lb at impact plus the bullet's published expansion velocity. Orange = a target or varmint bullet (construction, not energy); red = never carries the energy. Sources: www.gunsandammo.com, www.chuckhawks.com, www.petersenshunting.com, regulations.justia.com.