2 of 3 7mm WSM factory loads carry 1,500 ft·lb and expansion velocity for moose; the best reach 650 yd (Hornady Precision Hunter 162 gr ELD-X). Ranked, with the drop chart for each.
| Load | gr | Max ethical yd | MV fps | 500 yd ft·lb | Shoulder shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady Precision Hunter 162 gr ELD-X | 162 | 650 | 3,000 | 1,878 | yes |
| Hornady Outfitter 150 gr CX | 150 | 450 | 3,050 | 1,427 | yes |
| Winchester 150 gr Power-Point | 150 | wrong bullet | 3,200 | 1,222 | behind the shoulder only |
At least 1,500 ft·lb at impact, ideally nearer 2,000, with a bullet that stays together. Legal: 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.chuckhawks.com, www.nhrifleman.com.