7mm-08 Pet Handloads
Rifle 1: Browning A-Bolt Composit Stalker 22" Barrel
Next powders for 7mm-08 load developement are Reloader 17 and 2000-MR. The RL-17 powder is now $2 cheaper per pound than other brands at my local dealer. I have never used Alliant powders in the past. I hear others are getting reliable 3000 to 3060 FPS with no pressure signs using 140 grain bullets and RL-17. This could be the magic powder! I want to try 2000-MR because people loading for the 308 Winchester are getting better than 30-06 factory ammo speeds. If it works for the 308 Winchester, it could do wonders for the 7mm-08. Prey I don't blow myself up!
Many of you have asked what is the best factory ammo? The Hornady 139gr SST Light Magnum (now called SuperPerformance). The factory claim is 3000 fps. My test showed 2923 - 2946 fps in a 22" barrel. This pretty much compares to the above handloads. 100yd groups in the .8 to 1" range in my rifle. Save your brass!
Rifle 2: (loads in blue): Tikka T3 Lite 22.4" Barrel.
Scope used is Redfield 4x16.
Weather 60-80 degrees F, no wind. Private range in quiet Hollow.
Brass: Remington, Winchester & Hornady Primer: CCI200 (CCI 250 w /760 powder)
Best groups are 3 shot at 100 yards. Yes, some may be just luck.
Bullet Charge Grains MV-FPS Group Notes 110 GR Speer TNT 46 IMR 3031 3200 .210 Varmint 120 GR Nosler BT 46.2 Varget 3100 .450 Antelope 120 GR H V-MAX 44.8 H4895 3045 .650 Varmint 130 GR Speer BT 45.1 Varget 3040 .470 Whitetail 130 GR Speer BT 44.9 IMR 4064 3000 .870 Whitetail 130 GR Speer BT 43.1 IMR 4064 2920 1.00 Wifey Load *140 GR Nosler BT 44.5 Varget 2950 .250 Mule deer *140 GR Nosler Par 44.6 Varget 2950 .380 Elk 140 GR Sierra SBT 48.5 Win 760 2950 .810 Mule deer 140 GR Sierra SBT 44 IMR 4064 2935 .750 Mule deer 145 GR Speer BT 44 Varget 2900 .450 Mule deer 145 GR Speer BT 48 Win 760 2880 .650 Mule deer 150 GR Nosler PAR 43.8 Varget 2860 .500 Elk 160 GR Speer BT 41.5 Varget 2700 .630 Elk 160 GR Nosler PAR 41.5 Varget 2700 .380 Moose 160 GR Speer BT 44.5 Win 760 2670 .600 Elk *Favorites: No guesswork. Use boattail for deer and partition for elk.
Caution: These loads are maximum and show no excessive pressure signs
in my gun. WARNING! Pay attention to OAL, and make sure the bullet does not contact the rifleing when chambered! Reduce above loads by 5% and work up with caution! I accept no
responsibility for use of this data!
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