5 of 5 7mm RUM factory loads carry 1,000 ft·lb and expansion velocity for whitetail deer; the best reach 1,000 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 | 1,000 | 3,040 | 2,081 | yes |
| Remington Premier Scirocco 150 gr Swift Scirocco Bonded | 150 | 950 | 3,325 | 1,958 | yes |
| Barnes VOR-TX LR 145 gr LRX BT | 145 | 800 | 3,350 | 1,695 | yes |
| Nosler Trophy Grade 160 gr AccuBond | 160 | 800 | 3,175 | 1,878 | yes |
| Remington 150 gr Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt | 150 | 550 | 3,230 | 1,250 | behind the shoulder only |
The 1,000 ft·lb deer figure traces to Townsend Whelen and is the one everyone repeats; Hawks puts the floor nearer 800. An 8–10″ heart/lung zone. Legal: CO: 1,000 ft·lb at 100 yd · SD: 1,000 ft·lb at muzzle. Floor used: 1,000 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.outdoorlife.com, www.petersenshunting.com, chuckhawks.com.