Gentlemen

I would like to know which powders(preferably european one's) are most suitable for the round if you are using 140-160 grain bullets. What velocity can be expected with these loads.

Which primer gives the best result, magnum or standard? Is the case volume of the 7X64 the same as the 280 rem?

Cheers
/ JOHAN

A Kraut calibre Johan?!!

Its not a Blaser barrel your�e toying with?? And shame on you for not having bought "Ladeboken", of course its got 7x64 data. I also believe Norma publish data for the 7x64. By the way, good choice I think, even though I went for the "intercooler edition" (7RM).

Tron

I think Norma MRP would be among the best powders for the 7X64. It sure works great in the 7X57mm and the 7mm Rem. Mag.!!

Hola Johan , for my 7 x 64 I opted for one bullet weight , 154 grains , but different bullet constructions , for light game Hornady 154 Gr. plastic tip , for medium Oryx 154 and though game I'll test RWS DK 154 Gr., all the bullets go for the same POI , powder the best Norma MRP or Tubal 8000 .
Daniel

Sorry Johan, you need to understand Norwegian to enjoy Ladeboken, it is definitely worth the trouble though...And like for all sports-related things, I�m sure you know, when its Norwegian its also the best

Just yesterday I tried out a new load for my 7RM, 150 gr Sierra MK (with Vithavouri N560), three series of three shots in one small ragged hole (like a Norwegian 50 �re (thats 65 �re to you )). My rifle also likes 150 gr. Nosler PT a lot, same point of impact, maybe worth trying in the 7x64?

Tron

Johan, I agree that the .280 Rem. came 50 years after the 7X64. However, there were a number of different "Gunsmith Versions" of the 7mm/'06 from almost the day the '06 arrived (7X63mm). Any time a new case shows up in this country, somebody will neck it up, down & sideways!!

eldeguello

Very true my friend. The 7X64 was born around 1915-1920. I think the 7X64/280 is a very good round for most game. Naturally there has always been these home cooked wilcats with all possible cases as parents. I think that is very typical american, but also very fun

What worrying me is that Remington managed to fiddle around soo much before the 280 became camberd in a boltaction. rifle

/ JOHAN

Johan, you know, when Remington first introduced the .280, they made it in the M700 as well as the M740-742's for a couple of years, then dropped the bolt action, for some stupid reason. Thankfully, they did finally bring it back!! It's a great cartridge-like the 7X57, only better!!

JOHANN:
3 MONTHS AGO I ACQUIRED A DUMOLIN 7 X 64 WITH 28" BARRELL AND TRY A LOT OF LOADS IN IT.
ALL WITH AMERICAN AND ARGENTINIAN POWDERS BECAUSE IT'S NOT VERY EASY TO GET EUROPEAN POWDERS IN MY COUNTRY.
I PUT MY EFFORTS IN A HEAVY BULLET TO USE IT IN THE RED STAG AND IN HOG THAT HERE ARE PRETY HEAVY,SO THE MAJOR OF MY LOADS ARE WITH 175 GRS BULLETS.
I WILL SIMPLIFIED ALL THE INFORMATION.
BULLET : REMINGTON 175 GRS
POWDER : IMR 4831 : 54 GRS
PRIMER: WLR (STD)
COL: 3.3"
VELOCITY: 2850 FPS
ACCURACY : 1" 130 MTS

BULLET : RWS: 177 GRS
POWDER : IMR 4831 : 52 GRS
PRIMER: WLR (STD)
COL: 3.3"
VELOCITY: 2770 FPS
ACCURACY : 0.7"- 130 MTS

I AM TRYING TOO WITH SPEER 175 GRS BULLETS BUT THEY ARE TOO MUCH HARD THAN THE OTHERS AND WITH 51 AND 52 GRS OF 4831 HAVE A LOT OF OVERPRESION SO AM THINKING OF STARTING WITH THEM IN 48 GRS OF 4831 AND SEE WHAT HAPEND.

ALL THIS LOADS ARE MAX YOU MUST TRY 2- 3 GRAIN LOWER IN YOUR RIFLE AND THEY ARE ASSEMBLED IN 30-06 BRASS CONVERTED TO 7 X 64.

I HOPE THIS IS USEFUL TO YOU.

I LIKE ALL THE EUROPEAN CALIBERS AND AM STAYING WITH THE MAJORITY OF MY RIFLES IN IT.

GOOD SHOOTING
GUILLERMO

My Sako 7x64 prefers N560 and R19 with both 140 and 160 grain bullets. If I remember correctly 175 grains were slow but very accurate with N560.

Johan,
N560, 63grs; primer Federal Gold Match normal(not magnum)140grs bullet.
give me some feedback.
bye

gtrotz
Thanks for the ADVICE, a tip for you my friend. Writeing with capital letters are like shouting instead of talking

Steve M,
I will test the load soon, I have been busy all day fiddeling with the scope for this rifle. I'm waiting for some different types of bullets to arrive. We have to see what my friend likes

/ JOHAN

My Sauer 202 shoots around .5 MOA with these 2 loads which have become my stds. :

- 160 Sierra SP GK / N 160 / 56.0 (CCI 250*) : Roedeer ;
- 160 Sierra HP GK + same charge : heavier game.
Both shoot to same POI.

* with std. LR primers, groups tend to string vertically.

Johan,
57 grs. IMR-4831 150 Nosler 3125 FPS/3.29
54 H-4350 160 Nosler 3025/ 3.29
58 Rl-19 160 B-X 3100/3.275
54 H414 139 HOrnady 3111/3.
51 RL-15 130 Speer 3.125
57 IMR-7828 175 Corelokt 2843/3.315

All with Rem brass and Fed 210 primers, all about max loads, all very accurate in my rifle, a Mod. 21 Brno, 24" barrel...Long throated rifle as are all Brno 21 and 22's...all loads chronographed and av. of 5 shots. Start 10% under listed loads and work up...

Note: You can use 280 remington data....