Need Loads for the 7mm RUM with 168 ABLR

[Greg Nolan]

I finally scored some of the 168 gr. ABLR bullets and I'm going to give them a try in the 7 RUM. I've been using the 160 AB and RL25. Anyone know the loads for these 168 grainers? I'm thinking about going down 2 gr and work up.

 

[FOTIS]

start at 87 gr retumbo. Should max out about 92-93

 

[FOTIS]

for rl 25.... max should be about 88-89 , start at 84

 

[JD338]

Greg,

I had very good results with the Retumbo loads and the 160 gr AB that Fotis recommended.
The 168 gr ABLR will be a winner in the 7mm RUM.

JD338

 

[Greg Nolan]

I ran 88 thru 90 grains of RL 25 and got velocities from 3220fps to 3292 fps but I have to re-run the tests because the results didn't pattern right. The accuracy was great. I used a longer OAL 3.635 because that's where the 160 gr. AccuBond set dies put it for the same distance to the lands. It also matched Hornady A-max OAL listing. I had no pressure issues and the accuracy was as good as the AccuBond load. I would like 3300fps so I'll re-run and go up to 91 grs because that's only .5 grs above the Hornady RL 25 load. I'll give a full report when I get it all working.
Thank You all for your help.
Greg