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Pet loads for 7mm Rem. Mag.
06 November 2004, 06:51
acsteelePet loads for 7mm Rem. Mag.
Just made a swap for NIB Savage, now I need some of your favorite loads. I'll be chasing Elk (hopefully) and some rather large Ks. Whitetails.
Thanks guys!
06 November 2004, 07:21
Terry BlauwkampFor Elk, try 175 gr TBBC or Nosler Partitons with 65 gr of 7828.
For Deer, try 162 gr Hornady BT with 66 to 68 gr of 7828 or Rel 22.
Start under these figures and work up.
06 November 2004, 08:58
fredj338I like the 160gr bullets in the 7mag, good compromise for speed, energy & penetration. Give RL22 or IMR7828 a try for max. vel. & good to exc. accuracy.
06 November 2004, 09:15
stubblejumperA partition or failsafe in weights from 140gr to 160gr will do a fine job on game from deer to moose.I have had the best luck with reloader 22.
06 November 2004, 09:35
Dutch140 gr. TSX over all the RL22 Alliant allows. 3300 fps, and shoot through elk. HTH, Dutch.
06 November 2004, 10:03
ricciardelliOn paper:
5-shots at 200-yards.
Firearm: Ruger 77R in 7mm Remington Magnum
Optics: Leupold Vari-X III 4x12AO
Case: Remington
Primer: CCI-200
Powder: 64.6 grains of RL-22
Bullet: Sierra 168 grain Hollow Point Boat Tail
Velocity: 2943 FPS @ 15' from muzzle
In real life (last week):
425 yards, 1 shot, dropped where it was standing, 160 pounds dressed-out
06 November 2004, 16:50
jrslateGentlemen,
175 gr. Nosler Partition, 66.0 gr. IMR 7828, Fed 215 primer.
About 2950-3000 fps, excellent accuracy.
I've used it on everything from varmints to a couple of large eland, and it always works for me.
06 November 2004, 16:58
JustCJeeez Steve,..just when I thought you were my kinda guy you go and show me a picture of a FORD
Great shot on that guy.
I had great success with the 160gr accubond in WY a few weeks back, as well as the 162gr a-max (cleanly takes deer) and the 150gr NBT. All fly SUPERB from my 1:9.25 twist sendero. Ditto RL22 and IMR7828
06 November 2004, 17:12
ricciardelliSorry about the disillusionment I caused you!
I have been a Ford man for many years. All my trucks have been F-350's, and all my SUV's have been full-sized Broncos.
My 1995 Bronco...in 1994
My 1995 Bronco...in 2004
But, if it makes you feel any better, when REAL cars were made by REAL American manufacturers, I drove MOPAR's (except for a 1970-1/2 Chevy Z-28 prepared by Roger Penske).
06 November 2004, 19:35
acsteeleOK, it appears RL22 is the the most common "magic powder"
So I'll be working up some loads next week, I have just dang near Nosler made, in 120, 140, and 160 grain, balistic tip as well as Partitions, so I am in good shape there.
Thank you all for your help!
I do have to admit however, I am weak, I also drive Fords. This doesn't mean I'll be kicked off the Forum, does it?
07 November 2004, 05:46
Magnum hunter80 grains of H870 over a Fed. 215 primer, behind a 160 grain Nosler partition in Rem. Cases. The load gives me 3112 fps on the average and 3/4 inch groups. Who would want more? This is out of a nickeled Rem 700. Cleanup is easy for those who claim 870 is "dirty".
Doug
07 November 2004, 08:06
RDub Good man Ricciardelli.. You too Acsteele.
I have owned Fords since high school and never regretted it a bit..
Anyway Acsteele, Reloader22 and 175gr Nosler Partitions has been a favorite among those that shoot 7 Mag for a long time.
I happen to be of the one rifle-one load school because the more familiar you are with a particular rifle and load the more confidence you will have and the better shot you will be under any situation that will be presented to you.
The 175gr load is one of the best for elk by far and, by the way Partitions are constructed, will certainly kill deer as well.
So if you're rushed for time, develop the 175gr load first, because then you have all the bases covered. If you have time later on to experiment more, then by all means do so.
Have fun and good luck..
07 November 2004, 09:09
stubblejumperI only use one bullet weight per gun myself.Any partition from 140gr on up will do a fine job on game up to and including elk and moose.I have taken several elk and moose myself with the 140gr partition and my hunting partners have taken many more.They hold together well and offer good penetration as well.
07 November 2004, 10:54
alsI must agree with stubblejumper, 1 bulletweight for I gun. saves a lot of hassle with mixed up loads, shifting zero's etc. Although I have been told that the 7mm is one of the few rounds that will hold the same zero if a varity of loads are used, any one tried this theory? I fine that the Speer 140gn SPBT @ 3100fps works a treat here on pigs, goats, roo's etc.
Cheers, Al
07 November 2004, 11:18
kk alaskaI will second the H870 load with 160 grain bullets!
Use a chronograph the 7MM Rem mag can be difficult
to get published velocity without high pressure.
07 November 2004, 11:48
stubblejumperQuote:
Use a chronograph the 7MM Rem mag can be difficult
to get published velocity without high pressure
I have never had a problem obtaining published velocities when using r-22 in rifles with 26" barrels.Many people expect published velocities with 24" barrels,but overlook the fact that many published loads are developed in 26" barrels
07 November 2004, 18:28
JustCNice Bronco steve
Ahhh I miss the sagebrush already and only been gone 3 weeks. I would have liked to have run ya in my 1980 camaro preparred by ,...me
355cid 4 bolt mains, line bored, shot peened, balanced blueprinted, Pink rods, ARP rod bolts, HV oil pump, 11.25:1 TRW pistons, hooker headers, corvette aluminum heads, single plane high rise intake, holley 700cfm mech seconadaries, comp 282degree cam, 3500stahl, 350turbo trans, 4.11:1 richmond gears, morosso super-brute posi unit
I too have gotten almost 3200fps from factory loads in my 26" barrel. The 7mm mag begs for a handloader to bring it back to pre-lawyer status. It is an awesome round when loaded properly. Minimal recoil and major energy on target,...probably the easiest magnum for anyone to start off with before moving to the pounders.
08 November 2004, 05:52
HornetfanMy buddy shoots 81grns of H870 and a 150 Btip with a mag primer and W/W brass. It shoots 1/2 and leaves large holes. He has shot this combo since Nosler brought out the Btip and it has not left him down on whiteails, they all are bang flop.
08 November 2004, 06:02
beemanbemeI too am a "work up a load for a rifle and use it on everything" sort of guy. I use a couple of hands full of IMR4350 (hey I had 8 pounds of it) and a 160gr Speer Grand Slam. Since working up my load, I've tried H1000 and IMR4831 with no better results so back to 4350. I think the 160gr bullets are ideal for a 7mag.
08 November 2004, 07:21
ATWARI figured I should post here, as my 7mm is my favorite gun of all. If I were to only have a single rifle for all types of hunting (even plinking), this would be it...
Varmints: 120g Nosler ballistic tip with 65.5g IMR 4831
-OR-
Speer 110g TNT hollow point with 68g IMR 4831
Deer: Speer 145g soft point boat tail with 61g IMR 4831 (most accurate bullet/load for my rifle to date)
-OR-
Speer 160g Grand Slam with 60g IMR 4831 (not so great accuracy with these, but still lethal)
All with winchester brass and federal primers. I am starting to work up loads using Re22, but have yet to only test the Noslers... My Weatherby seems to prefer IMR 4831, although I have only tried a few powders. I found it liked it, and stuck with it. Now I am trying Re22 to see if I can get a bit more velocity with the same accuracy of the above loadings...
08 November 2004, 07:49
Sask_Huntermy new 7mm it is 67.5gr. RL22 with a 140 accubond but the 140 bt shoots the same, in win cases and 215m primers.
my old 7mm it was 65.0gr.s RL22 with a 150 swift sirrocco in a win case and 215 primers.
RL22 is the powder for the 7mm rem.
08 November 2004, 09:07
ricciardelliQuote:
Nice Bronco steve Ahhh I miss the sagebrush already and only been gone 3 weeks. I would have liked to have run ya in my 1980 camaro preparred by ,...me 355cid 4 bolt mains, line bored, shot peened, balanced blueprinted, Pink rods, ARP rod bolts, HV oil pump, 11.25:1 TRW pistons, hooker headers, corvette aluminum heads, single plane high rise intake, holley 700cfm mech seconadaries, comp 282degree cam, 3500stahl, 350turbo trans, 4.11:1 richmond gears, morosso super-brute posi unit
Well, you might have had a chance of at least coming close (those Penske boys used to know their magic), but you would have never seen anything but the tail lights on my '68 Formula S, 340, Barracuda! (It was tweaked by Steve Kenukas).
Even the Z-car couldn't keep up with it!
But...those days are gone...forever...
08 November 2004, 15:07
JustCSteve,..how was the cuda in the 1/4? I got 12.80sec through the pipes, on street tires.
Man I hopped a bunch of beer bottles with the front tires
You sure got some good boys turnin wrenches for ya,..ifin ya ever want to start a race team,..the pace car driver at Dover had to tell me to back off when I drove a retired NASCAR
Ya know,..just thought I'd offer to help out
08 November 2004, 16:32
stubblejumperQuote:
Steve,..how was the cuda in the 1/4? I got 12.80sec through the pipes, on street tires
Back in the 70's any car running in the 12's was impressive.Now you can buy american made production cars that run in the 12's and still get two or three times the fuel mileage of the 70's cars.How things have changed.
08 November 2004, 18:08
ricciardelliQuote:
Steve,..how was the cuda in the 1/4?
12.52, in street dress. Not too shabby for the 1960's.
08 November 2004, 18:10
ricciardelliSay what?!?!
Tell me one car today that will turn 12 or under, gets over 20 MPG, has a top end of over 145 and costs less than $4500!
08 November 2004, 18:57
stubblejumperQuote:
Tell me one car today that will turn 12 or under, gets over 20 MPG, has a top end of over 145 and costs less than $4500
No -one said anything about price.
09 November 2004, 02:45
Reloader"Pet loads for 7mm RM?"
My pet loads have been 66.0 Grn. R22 w/ 160s and 69 Grn. H4831 w/ 140s.
I would have to say R22 has been the most accurate powder out of my 7s.
Good Luck!
Reloader