Looking for accurate load for 7mm 120 v-max bullets in a browning a-bolt

My first question have you done any reloading before do you have a manual.

Most manuals have accuracy loads listed in them.

yes but not a ton of reloading for my 7mm im using imr 4350 and with the hornany 139 gr bullet it vary accurate but cant seam to get a accurate load trying different loads of imr 4350 for 120 gr v-max bullet?

Is it possible your rifle just doesn't "like" the 120 gr v-max. I have several rifles that shoot one bullet really well but wouldn't shoot others.
Might try another powder, but I would think the IMR 4350 should be in the sweet spot for that case/bullet combination.
I would shoot an Audette ladder with the bullet and see if you find any promising load densities. Then if you do see if you can refine the load.

muck

curious minds ask why are you wanting to shoot a 120gr bullet in a big 7? Varmint hunting? the 120 would be considered a "light for caliber" bullet in a 7-08. In fact, the 139 would be considered a "light for caliber" bullet for a 7mag.

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Originally posted by tom w6:
yes but not a ton of reloading for my 7mm im using imr 4350 and with the hornany 139 gr bullet it vary accurate but cant seam to get a accurate load trying different loads of imr 4350 for 120 gr v-max bullet?

If you have an accurate load with IMR 4350 and Hornady 139 grain bullets, you should use that load. It is unrealistic to think you can use one powder and get an accurate load with any weight of bullet or even with different bullets of the same weight.

yes varmit hunting and want less ricochets from the v-max bullet!

well, my first question is. a A 7-MM what. thare are a lot of 7MM's on the market today. from a 7MM-08 to 7MM weahterby

My Remington shoots 120-grainers with RL-15 well. Like your rifle, mine "likes" the 4350 / 139-grainer combo...

Sorry its the 7mm rem mag thanks ill try RL-15 now if I can get my hands on some 120 gr v-max bullets there out of stock now can you beleave that!