23 June 2008, 05:40
ted thornWhat is the best powder for 160 grn. bullets in the 7mm Rem mag.
I have this in the medium bore section as well....my choice is Reloader 22....what's yours?
23 June 2008, 05:53
Steve LefforgeTed
79.5 gr H-870
162 gr SPBT
Fed 215 Primer
1/4" five shot group @ 100 yards
Good Luck finding H-870
Steve
I like RE-19, but I shoot 168 grainers.
23 June 2008, 10:53
fredj338I used to use RL22, but switched to IMR7828. It seems more repeatable from lot to lot.
23 June 2008, 17:35
GrumulkinFor both 140 gr. & 160 gr. bullets in the 7mm Rem. Mag., I use RL-22.
RL22 and IMR4831... for me
I've found them to work very well in many other cartridges as well, close to interchangable.
24 June 2008, 01:28
okeybugI've had excellent results with H4831 or IMR 4831
24 June 2008, 05:46
landkillerAnother vote for IMR 4831 and H4831. Works for me.
24 June 2008, 19:14
bowhgs280For 160gr bullets in my 7mm mags I get the best results out of RL25
24 June 2008, 21:55
snowman7828 is hard to beat if you want top velocity and accuracy. RL 25 is also very good. Some of the faster powders will give good accuracy but they won't match the velocity of 7828 & RL25 at safe pressures.
24 June 2008, 23:08
BigNateI've been using IMR7828 & RL22 with the 160's. I also found one with H4831sc. My rifle doesn't seem picky.
Has anyone tried Data85??
25 June 2008, 03:03
akrangeAll those mentioned above are Good Powders for that Bullet Weight.. My Rifle likes H-1000.. Going to burn some Retumbo soon..Just to see..
AK
25 June 2008, 04:28
tnekkcc68 gr. H4831SC 162 gr. HNDY SST 28452 with moly, 3.34" : measured 3000 fps