Reloading . 7mm-08 loads with 140 gr bullets. Thread starter ... (or own) any 7mm-08's but have worked up loads for 2 in the past and I'm a big fan of the cartridge TSX 140 grain bullets - In writing ... with 210M primer - Power Pro 2000 MR @ 48 gr = 3189 fps ... Sure looks like it's data for 120 tsx mislabled based purely on the predicted ...Sep 17, 2007 · gunswizard. Campfire Ranger. G. Joined: Feb 2010. Posts: 17,399. While I don't have a 7-08 I have used IMR 4064 in .257 Roberts, .30-06 and .35 Whelen, in my experience it has given me better accuracy than Varget and RL-15. But who knows every rifle is an individual, might as well try Varget and RL-15 as they are good choices. I know that to get the best performance out of these kind of bullets, you need to be on the higher end of in terms of velocity. I usually really like 140 gr Barnes TTSX (can't find any, anywhere) for my Savage 7mm-08 using 43.6 grains of RL-15 - good accuracy and no obvious pressure signs. Hornady's 10th ed. obviously doesn't have any load data ...drakehammer. My recent favorite deer rifle is the 7mm-08. I have used the 120gr NBT with MV of ~3075 fps from my 7mm-08 for my last four bucks. All of them went over 150# on the hoof with the biggest @ 200#. All shots have been between 50 to 100 yards broadside directly into the shoulder or just behind the shoulder for 100% DRT …Remington was obviously loading the 7mm-08 to much higher chamber pressures. That first lot of 139-grain ammunition was actually a bit faster than some .270 Winchester factory ammo loaded …150gr. Spitzer 3.290". 0.498. 0.498. 0.266. Due to internal construction di erences, always begin with starting loads when using Expansion Tip® products. Due to internal construction di erences, always begin with starting loads when using Expansion Tip® products.7mm-08 Remington Suggested Bullet Use Suggested Bullet Use 140-grain TSX BT Sectional Density .248 Ballistic Coefficient .394 C.O.A.L 2.735” 140-grain …7mm-08 Rem 139 gr InterLock® SP American Whitetail® Item #8057 | 20/Box . Opening day of deer season comes only once a year. Make sure you're ready when the big one steps out and load-up with Hornady ® American Whitetail ® ammunition.. Loaded with our legendary Hornady ® InterLock ® bullets in weights that have been deer hunting …First decide what your intended target will be for this load. Then pick the best bullet for that purpose. I said 170 and that a good weight to help fight the wind on the longer range shots. Then you look up load data in your reloading manual. Start with the minimum load, load 5 rounds of that charge. Then go up .5 grains, another 5, and so on ...This extruded powder is a member of Hodgdon’s Extreme series of powder with slow-burning characteristics, perfect for highly-overbored magnums like the 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm STW and the 30-378 Weatherby. In addition, with heavy bullets, H1000 gives top velocity and performance in such cartridges as the 6mm-284, 257 Weatherby, …Beginner. Mar 5, 2019. 185. 168. The 7mm 165gr game changers aren't new for 2021, I've got a box of 100 on my bench shelf. I haven't shot them yet but plan on using them in my 280AckImp. Ill likely start with Reloader 23 , 26, H1000, or IMR 7977 and I'll be using data for a 168gr pill to start. Supposedly Sierra is releasing a 140gr Gamechanger ...Nov 25, 2015 · I've got 3 different 7mm-08's . the tikka I use IMR 4064 with a 139 hornady BTSP . when I get some of the IMR 4064 used , I'm going to give RL17 a try . in the remington RL17 with a 140 berger hunting VLD . the X-bolt I use a slightly reduced load of H4895 with a 120 ballistic tip . these are all accurate loads . Re: Cast Bullets for 7mm-08. « Reply #5 on: December 09, 2014, 01:57:24 am ». I don't have a full power load for that particular bullet, but I have a really great reduced load. 8.5 grains of Red Dot to start, working your way up toward a MAX of 10.0 by tenths. The best accuracy seems to be around 9 grains +/-.Depriming and priming must be done by hand. If cases were formed from cases having boxer-type primers, use the appropriate Shell Holder for that caliber. (4) not available. (5) Auto 4X4 Shell Plate not available. (6) Auto 4X4 and Five-Station Shell Plates not available. Ammo Box size code: SR=Small Rifle, MR=Medium Rifle, LR=Large Rifle, MP ...Warning! Notes: Jarrett rifle used. Primer: Federal 210. (Rifle Issue #206 - March, 2003) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. 7mm-08 Remington Ackley Improved reloading data with 3 loads. Using bullets from Hornady SP, Ballistic Tip, Partition. Powders include Hodgdon, Alliant.Jan 28, 2022 · The 7mm-08 Remington is a solid big game hunting round. In the world of Wildcat centerfire hunting rounds, the .308 Winchester is the parent case for many interesting and versatile offspring rounds. One of those being the 7mm-08 Remington, an older rifle cartridge that's been around since 1958 and is still going strong. The individual accessing this site assumes the risk of safe loading practices. Failure to do so could result in severe personal injury (or death) and/or property damage. USE THIS DATA WITH ALLIANT BRAND POWDERS ONLY. REDUCE RIFLE AND HANDGUN CHARGE WEIGHTS BY 10% TO ESTABLISH A STARTING LOAD. DO NOT EXCEED …According to the Nosler reload manual s trajectory chart, this would make a decent 150 yd deer load. 2. With the 20 grain load, you get into a 200 yd load for deer. 3.5 inches high at 100 yds will be dead on at …drakehammer. My recent favorite deer rifle is the 7mm-08. I have used the 120gr NBT with MV of ~3075 fps from my 7mm-08 for my last four bucks. All of them went over 150# on the hoof with the biggest @ 200#. All shots have been between 50 to 100 yards broadside directly into the shoulder or just behind the shoulder for 100% DRT …7mm-08 Remington (Barnes Reloading Manual #4) reloading data with 104 loads. Using bullets from Barnes TTSX FB, Barnes TSX BT, Barnes TSX BT, MRX BT or BND SPIT, Barnes TSX FB or MRX BT, Barnes TSX FB. Powders include Alliant, Hodgdon, Winchester, IMR, Accurate, Ramshot, Vihtavuori#1 All, I am looking for suggestions for loads people know work well with their 7mm-08. Of course I will absolutely work up my load but just trying to find a sense if …Feb 11, 2020 · Rem 700 7mm-08. I own and load for my Rem700 7mm-08. I prefer 42 gr H4895 with 140 gr Nosler Accubonds and/or Partition and gotten devastating results on south LA whitetail. The Accubond load shoots 1” groups @ 100 yds and drop 2.5” at 200 yds. I’ve used 41 gr of Varget with similar results. Oct 12, 2016 · here is a powder chart , in case you have another powder you want to look at . these would be max powder loads . Cartridge : 7 mm-08 Rem. Bullet : .284, 140, Nosler PART SP 16325. Useable Case Capaci: 48.679 grain H2O = 3.161 cm³. Warning! Notes: Jarrett rifle used. Primer: Federal 210. (Rifle Issue #206 - March, 2003) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. 7mm-08 Remington Ackley Improved reloading data with 3 loads. Using bullets from Hornady SP, Ballistic Tip, Partition. Powders include Hodgdon, Alliant.812. Location. Florida. Jul 19, 2012. #4. My son has a 22" inch savage 7mm-08. It shoots 40.5 grains of Varget with 140 Nosler BT that touch at 100yds. Any hotter and the groups open up. I have shot the 139 SST with this …Notes: Velocities are averages from both rifles, Remington and BSA-Shaw. (Handloader issue 88) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. 7mm-08 Remington reloading data with 65 loads. Using bullets from Speer, Sierra, Hornady, Hornday. Powders include IMR, Winchester, Hodgdon, Norma. Since 1939, more hunters have relied on Remington Core-Lokt® than any other big game ammunition, and rightly so. It's filled more tags on more continents than any other load. Core-Lokt® is the original controlled expansion bullet.7mm-08 Rem - 120 grain No sler BA RE L ength /Mak 100% 92% 88% 90% BC PRIMER TYPE 83% 8% 84% 106% 102% 108% 104% ** = Compressed load “ Because Nosler, Inc. has no control over the actual components selected, the manner in which they are assembled or the 7mm-08 Remington (Alliant Reloaders Guide 2008) Warning! Notes: primer: CCI 200; case: Remington; NOTE: All loads are maximum. Reduce by 10% to establish a starting charge weight. Alliant Centerfire Rifle Load Data. Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. Bullet. Powder Manufacturer.I loaded 6 each starting at 2.318" (measured from the ogive with a Hornady Comparator), then 2.279", 2.239", and 2.197". The shortest length still exceeded max mag length using the 7mm-08 mag. Nosler says 49.5 grains of Hunter is a compressed load.I did see a max load of 44.6 gr of Varget with a listed velocity of 3,050 fps which I'm assuming would be at or close to max, if not a bit past. I've never loaded that hot. Didn't see any accuracy data for it. Seems to me that your load would be hard to beatJun 13, 2022 · The cases share the same 0.473-inch case head diameter, 20-degree shoulder and 1.560-inch datum line, though the 7mm-08 Remington case is 2.035 inches long, compared to the .308’s 2.015-inch length. Where the .308 Winchester uses a cartridge overall length of 2.810 inches, the 7mm-08 Remington cartridge measures 2.800 inches. 7mm-08 Remington (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 260 loads. Using …Reloading data for 7mm-08 Remington. Bullet: Nosler BST 120 gr: Bullet weight: 7.8 g / 120 gr: B.C: 0.417: C.O.L: 70.5 mm / 2.776 # 28120: Gunpowder Charge Weight Velocity m/s ... Show all Submitted Loading Recipes Tipstrike Experiment in 7x66 Vom Hofe Preparing 204 Ruger Norma Brass Ballistics ...402. Location. Wyoming. I used to shoot 139 sst out of my 7-08. They were Hornady Superformance factory loads, and the shot well and the bullets held together better than Ballistic Tips. I went to handloading though, so I never did figure out what the load was. FWIW, I shoot 140 grain Accubonds out of a Tikka 7-08 now and it likes 40ish grains ...Mar 13, 2012 · I have 7mm-08's both short 20" and 21" in length. I used H-414, IMR-4064, WW-760, and Big Game recently. I have used H-380 but it does have pressure issues at the top when temps rose above 65 deg for me. @42.0 grains of Varget under most 140's works well just have to adjust overall length if magazine allows. Nevertheless, the 7mm08 retains a number of fans, many having hunted with this cartridge for most of their hunting careers. The 7mm08 is a cartridge that serves both youths and …Notes: Velocities are averages from both rifles, Remington and BSA-Shaw. (Handloader issue 88) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. 7mm-08 Remington reloading data with 65 loads. Using bullets from Speer, Sierra, Hornady, Hornday. Powders include IMR, Winchester, Hodgdon, Norma. Welcome to the new Castpics Load lookup. This database has 6400 loads for cast bullet loads. Data can be searched by cartridge name, powder name, and bullet weight. You may wish to peruse the list of cartridges first as many times the difference in 45-70 and 45/70 may mean finding data or drawing a blank.Jun 19, 2011. 1,476. 4. Stew I used a 160 AB in a 7mm-08 with H414 that shot 1/2" MOA out to 600 yards, I later used VV N140 with a 168 SMK that was just as good. Most Winchester 308's I've tested did best with the 168-175 gr. bullets, so a 160 in a 7mm-08 isn't any different IMO.7 mm - 08 Remington - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Hornady #1 Lee #2 The load data indicates that the 7mm-08 can push the 175-grain Nosler Partition to over 2,600 fps with StaBall 6.5; I got 2,615 fps with three-shot groups printing 1.1 inches at 100 yards. Those 175s are certainly long and can eat up a bunch of room inside the case; using a ball powder will help combat that fact.Refer to the current SPEER® Reloading Manual for handloading instructions. Be ... 7mm-08 Remington START CHARGE 2724 2707 2705 2772 2769 2739 2725 I would use neither of them for shooting a 150gr bullet in 7mm-08, especially for a hunting load. Better choices would be H414, or Alliant Power Pro 2000, or one of the 4350's. You'll get better case fill, and higher velocities. When manual says "most accurate powder tested" it really means nothing to us.I did see a max load of 44.6 gr of Varget with a listed velocity of 3,050 fps which I'm assuming would be at or close to max, if not a bit past. I've never loaded that hot. Didn't see any accuracy data for it. Seems to me that your load would be hard to beatSierra’s 140 and 150 grain spitzer boat tail bullets make the most of the 7mm-08’s flat shooting capabilities, while the 150 and 168 grain MatchKings are the best choice for competitive shooting.When loaded with the devastating 100 and 120 grain varmint bullets, pests and predators can be taken cleanly to 300 yards or more. Like most of the ...7mm PRC Ballistics. The aim ballistically for Hornady with the 7mm PRC, is for a cartridge that will fire a 180gr 7mm bullet at around 2950 to 3000fps. With the high BC of some of the 7mm bullets, ballistically this 7mm PRC will outshine most 6.5mm and 30cal cartridges. The ballistic data below was calculated with a Hornady 180gr ELD-Match …Corbon has a new load for 7mm-08, its a 168gr VLD@ 2700fps... I would look into that. Powder wise, I hear good things about RL15. But RL17 I feel would be a great choice for the heavies in 7mm-08, 162gr-180gr... THe 120gr VMAx and 162gr Bullets would be my choices... J. jasonk Very Snipery. Full Member. Minuteman. Feb 23, 2007 5,767 9 …7mm-08 Remington .284" 7mm Spitzer SP Hot-Cor® 7mm Spitzer BTSP WARNING: Improper handloading practices can result in serious personal injury and/or property damage. Refer to the current SPEER® Reloading Manual for handloading instructions. Be thoroughly familiar with those instructions before using these loads. 2,246. Cartridge : 7 mm-08 Rem. Bullet : .284, 120, NOS BalTip 28120. Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch or 71.12 mm. Barrel Length : 22.0 inch or 558.8 mm. Powder : Hodgdon H4831 SC. Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge. CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum …There are two reduced recoil factory loads available for the 7mm-08. The Remington Managed Recoil load uses a 140 grain Core-Lokt PSP bullet at a MV of 2360 fps. The MPBR (+/- 3") of this load is 230 yards. The Hornady Custom Lite load uses a 120 grain SST bullet at a MV of 2675 fps. It has a MPBR (+/- 3") of 260 yards. I have tried staball 6.5 in my wife's Sav axis youth in 7mm-08. The accuacy wasn't anything to write home about but it was ok for a cheaper hunting rifle. I worked up loads with the 139 i-lock using the Winchester min to Max (51gr), I found 47 to 48 gr loads were printing 1moa groups. Groups started to open up quite a bit as I got closer to Max …Jun 22, 2010 · Re: 7mm-08 and Heavy Target Bullets Bohem, Yes, I considered the better 6.5mm's and their ballistics are marginally better, but the 7mm's are not slouches. And 6.5 bullets are a few bucks cheaper. But 7mm-08 brass is cheaper/better, and Lapua 308's neck down to 7mm very nicely. You should work up you own powder charges anyways, but in my 7-08 I've always started a grain or two below published data. Mine is a Rem 700 Mountain Rifle with a B&C stock. 22" factory barrel. Win brass for all loads. Primer is Fed 210 currently. 120gr Seirra flat base, H4350, less than 1/2 MOA.Oct 15, 2020 · But where it works, it works well. 7mm-08 seems to be one of those combinations. I got a M788 that I threw together a generic load for with Varget that worked well in 2 other 7mm-08's. It put the first 5 shots I took with it at 100 at just a smidge under an inch with that load. Not bad at all. INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD — USE WITH CAUTION Rifle Data 7mm RC 162-166 GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.287-0.294 DIAMETER: 0.284" 162 gr. InterLock® BTSP Item No. 2845Reloading - Loads for 7mm-08 - Just wondering if some of you guys would post some loads for the 7mm-08. I will be hunting whitetails and using 139gr Hornady SST. Just wanted to know what some of you thought was a good load for whitetails.. Thanks Creeks_Ridges. ... The best load for the 7mm-08 useing ANY 139gr bullet is 43.2gr of …. 150gr. Spitzer 3.290". 0.498. 0.498. 0.266. Due to iJoined. Jul 26, 2017. Messages. 5,831. Feb 26, 2021. #2. I'v 812. Location. Florida. Jul 19, 2012. #4. My son has a 22" inch savage 7mm-08. It shoots 40.5 grains of Varget with 140 Nosler BT that touch at 100yds. Any hotter and the groups open up. I have shot the 139 SST with this …May 10, 2019 · Most of the factory loads for the 7mm-08 Remington are built around the 120-, 140- and 150-grain bullets, though there are some heavier loads available, using 160-grain and sometimes heavier bullets. For the handloader, there is a wide world available as far as bullet choices go, and the 7mm-08 case has proven to be a very efficient design ... #1 All, I am looking for suggestions for load 7mm-08 Rem 150 gr ELD-X® Precision Hunter®. Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady ® Precision Hunter ® factory loaded ammunition. Great care has been given by Hornady engineers to develop superior, match-accurate hunting loads that allow the ELD-X ® bullet to achieve its maximum ballistic potential.Gunpowder Charge Weight Velocity m/s Velocity fps; Norma 203-B: Max 44.0 Min 42.0: 938 886: 3077 2907 All our loading data is intended solely for use...
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