7mm-08 loads
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Highlandsjohn
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JohnnyR. My preference is the 150gn Sierra G.K. Not a lot of difference in a hunting round.
This load data can be lifted (and used by myself and a mate) straight off the Hodgdon tub of H4895.
40 grn bullet head..MAX 40.5 grn.- Start 10% lower and work up depending on your rifle. My Sako gets about 2750 with 40grn, Norma brass Fed.210 LR primers
This is for the S.P. Sierra. Matchkings H.P.are a wee bit different.
IMR 4895 works equally good with an extra grain or two of powder. Always best to check with the recipes wherever you get them.jc
This load data can be lifted (and used by myself and a mate) straight off the Hodgdon tub of H4895.
40 grn bullet head..MAX 40.5 grn.- Start 10% lower and work up depending on your rifle. My Sako gets about 2750 with 40grn, Norma brass Fed.210 LR primers
This is for the S.P. Sierra. Matchkings H.P.are a wee bit different.
IMR 4895 works equally good with an extra grain or two of powder. Always best to check with the recipes wherever you get them.jc
Holy crap Johnny! You can't find 7-08 data??
What about your loading manual???? What about these guys??Take Aim at Rifle Reloading Data | Hodgdon Reloading
or these guys?
Reloading Data - Norma
or these guys?
http://www.ramshot.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/WP_LoadSpec_1-23-14.pdf
or these guys?
http://www.vihtavuori.com/upload/guide-and-brochure/vihtavuorireloadingguideed13_2014engwww.pdf
Holy smokes....
That chiding aside, I've found H4895 to get a little peaky. I like H4350.~Muir
Johnny
got data for nosler bullets also Hornady interlock both 140 grain
let me know if you'd like the data
regards pete
got data for nosler bullets also Hornady interlock both 140 grain
let me know if you'd like the data
regards pete
Find what is available to you and load. Hard to go wrong with the 7-08. I mean. I like Varget but it's harder to get there than here. ~Muir
crow juice
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Right now i am using the Speer 145 gr boat tail , 42.5 grs H-4895 , Federal large rifle primer , and Remington brass. Loading this for a Savage 12FSS.
34.0 grains of Varget is too light a load. You need to be between 37 and 40.0 grains with the 140-gr bullets.
Varget and RL-15 seem to shoot well with a full case in the .308/7mm-08, but you need to start low enough, because you may find great accuracy at a lower charge, too, around 38.0 grains, then again near max, at 41.0.
Varget and RL-15 seem to shoot well with a full case in the .308/7mm-08, but you need to start low enough, because you may find great accuracy at a lower charge, too, around 38.0 grains, then again near max, at 41.0.
Rotwild
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TypeO cheers 43grs
Rotwild
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Sorry for hijacking the thread, how are you finding the 120gr nosler's for carcass damage? I've worked up a batch to try, cheers.
The deer man
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7mm-08 tried and tested, in bold is what I currently use. These loads are safe for my rifle however anybody trying them should start with lower loads and work them up carefully and watch for pressure signs. I have also noticed that these loads can vary up to 100 f/s depending on temperature/weather conditions between winter and summer, so make your own safe assessment before proceeding.
Sierra 100gr HPBT Varminter - IMR 3031 - 44.0g - COL 2.700 - 3,242 f/s
Sierra 120gr SP Pro-Hunter - R15 - 44.8g - COL 2.780 - 2,982 f/s
Sierra 140gr SPBT GameKing - R15 - 42.6g - COL 2.760 - 2,780 f/s
Sierra 140gr HPBT GameKing - R15 - 41.6g - COL 2.760 - 2,780 f/s
Sierra 160gr SPBT GameKing - H414 - 44.2g - COL 2.780 - 2,620 f/s
All loaded with Federal 210 Match Primers in Remington or Federal brass.
I've used Hornady and Nosler weight bullets to these powders as well and all produce very accurate rounds. I've tried R17 instead of R15 and although you can get higher speeds the accuracy falls off.
Sierra 100gr HPBT Varminter - IMR 3031 - 44.0g - COL 2.700 - 3,242 f/s
Sierra 120gr SP Pro-Hunter - R15 - 44.8g - COL 2.780 - 2,982 f/s
Sierra 140gr SPBT GameKing - R15 - 42.6g - COL 2.760 - 2,780 f/s
Sierra 140gr HPBT GameKing - R15 - 41.6g - COL 2.760 - 2,780 f/s
Sierra 160gr SPBT GameKing - H414 - 44.2g - COL 2.780 - 2,620 f/s
All loaded with Federal 210 Match Primers in Remington or Federal brass.
I've used Hornady and Nosler weight bullets to these powders as well and all produce very accurate rounds. I've tried R17 instead of R15 and although you can get higher speeds the accuracy falls off.
Just for you. [h=1]TR140 Load data.[/h]Posted on April 29, 2012 by David
I notice a few people come here for load data for the recently available TR140 powder and I am often asked how it differs from N140. Now I was under the impression it was the same stuff however it isn’t. It is close but not the same so those of you looking to swap from N140 to TR140 take care and do not just jump in with your trusted N140 load.
I would suggest dropping down at least a couple of grains and move up in fairly coarse steps and then tighten up for the last .8 grains in .1 or .2 grain steps and keep an eye out for the normal pressure signs, certainly if you experience heavy bolt lift drop back half a grain and re-access what you are doing. I would hope those of you reading this Journal are both experienced shooters and re-loaders. I recently received some data including basic reloading information for the TR140 from Mik at Dolphin Rifles and I am sure he will not mind me posting this.
I have a bit more on the powder if anyone is interested.
I notice a few people come here for load data for the recently available TR140 powder and I am often asked how it differs from N140. Now I was under the impression it was the same stuff however it isn’t. It is close but not the same so those of you looking to swap from N140 to TR140 take care and do not just jump in with your trusted N140 load.
I would suggest dropping down at least a couple of grains and move up in fairly coarse steps and then tighten up for the last .8 grains in .1 or .2 grain steps and keep an eye out for the normal pressure signs, certainly if you experience heavy bolt lift drop back half a grain and re-access what you are doing. I would hope those of you reading this Journal are both experienced shooters and re-loaders. I recently received some data including basic reloading information for the TR140 from Mik at Dolphin Rifles and I am sure he will not mind me posting this.
I have a bit more on the powder if anyone is interested.
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