Pop, before I rechambered my #1 to 7mm dakota, I settled on 61gr RL22 & the 160gr NP. Groups ran right @ 1" & velocity just under 3100fps from the 26" bbl. The usual legal e's apply; this load is safe in my rifle, use caution, etc., etc.
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My favorite load is 80 grs of H870 with a 162 Hornady. I have also shot the 160 partition velocity is the same but accuracy is better with 162 hornady. I shoot it out of a Ruger #1 with a 26" barrel and get 3080 fps on average and shoots sub-moa. This is an awesome combination for me.
Pop, here are a couple of loads I recently tested in my 7mag. Rem.700 24" barrel. 160par 66.5gr.7828 3009ave. vel. .6 accuracy " 82gr. wc872 3032 " " .75
I really like the wc872 surplus powder since its so cheap. Hope this helps. fws