I have a new Remington Sendero coming in 7mmRem Mag.I would like to load Hornady 139gr. and 154gr SSTs.If by chance anyone is using either of these bullets and wouldnt mind sharing their personal load data ,it would be most appreciated.If you would like to comment on these loads would be an added plus.Thanks in advance.
Posts: 135 | Location: N.D | Registered: 17 January 2003
My current load for the 7mm is a 140 gr ballistic tip over RL-22. the maximum load for a 139 gr SST is 69.5 grains. Drop down 10% and work up from there. The maximim charge for the 154 SST is 65.5 gr. These should be considered maximum loads, and approached with caution. Good luck
pd, My Model 70 Classic 7mmRM loves the 139 gr. Hornady BTSP bullet with 70 grs. RL22 and a Fed 215M primer. It's a warmish load in my rifle, and I may back off a tad in the future, but it sure shoots good!
Did you get a new Sendero SF II? I got one in .264WM, but haven't shot it yet. Too many rifles, not enough time (or money).
Posts: 273 | Location: Dakota | Registered: 28 December 2003
Plainsdrifter, My best load w/ 25" bbl with 140 gr is with Nosler Accubonds RL 22-67 gr,CCI250 at about 3300 chrono'd. Pick up some of the seconds at the Nosler site and they will be cheaper than Hornadys but will shoot as good or better. H4831 is my second choice
Posts: 1111 | Location: Edmond,OK | Registered: 14 March 2001
mudstud Havent received rifle yet but ,yes it is that SFII same as yours.I intend on using it when posting in the evening hours.I also have one of those Cooper repeaters on order in 270 thats sposed to show up in Oct. and wish to use as a walking rifle.I have more bills than money but figure money you can't take with,but bills can be left on earth.
Posts: 135 | Location: N.D | Registered: 17 January 2003
The data will vary a lot in a 7Mag, but H4831, 7828 and RL22 are the powders, with RL22 working best for me. Mine will need 70 grains with a 150 Nosler to go 3050-3100 fps. Some rifles won't take this much with 139-140's. I shoot a lot more 160-175 grain bullets in the Mag.
A shot not taken is always a miss
Posts: 2788 | Location: gallatin, mo usa | Registered: 10 March 2001
I first used the Hornady 139's (the traditional spire point) back in the mid 70's. I shot deer,elk,black bear,sheep,antelope,caribou,coyotes,rabbits,gophers,ravens and never had a complaint. I was a tad amused when the young fellow at the gunstore told me they were no good last year. Said I should be shooting accoblast or interboom or triple xxx or some such thing.I shot five shots at deer and antelope last year. Guess how many kills?
Posts: 200 | Location: alberta canada | Registered: 16 February 2005
pd, What scope are you planning on putting on your SF II? I am thinking about a Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20, which is why the funds are not yet available!! I also do a lot of sittin' and glassin' around, both in the early morning and evenings. Most productive way to hunt, IMHO, if you would like to shoot a nice buck. 'Course, I am long past being mistaken for young, either! Might have to teach my grandkids how to push brush and coulees, just so they know how, and then teach them how to hunt if want a nice rack!
bwest, Yeah, the Hornady's work just fine! I think this emphasis nowadays on premium bullets is way over-blown. But, I have used some factory loaded 7mmRM 140 gr. Core-Lokt Ultras, that I've been impressed with so far. The problem with the Ultras is that they are very expensive as a component bullet.
Posts: 273 | Location: Dakota | Registered: 28 December 2003
mudstud I have a Swarvoski 4x12x50 TDS in the cheaper American version that works well for posting in those low light conditions that Ive upgraded my Leupold in same power with.Ive usually been forced to used the lower power as shooting hours get close but Im sure more power is usuable in better light conditions.Guess it all depend on the individual.
Posts: 135 | Location: N.D | Registered: 17 January 2003
