7mm-08
168 gr. Nosler ABLR
RL17
COAL: 2.80
24" Brux barrel
I'm switching from RL15 to RL17 after non-desirable results. Curious to see what a slower burning powder will do, and I need a starting point. Thanks in advance!
I like the high B.C. and I would like to to see how far I can push 7mm-08 super sonic. Since higher B.C. almost always over comes slower MV, it made sense to try the 168 gr. ABLR. I'm guessing most people use the 140 and 150 gr AB's because they have been around for a long time and are proven...
I'm looking to see if anyone has tried these heavy bullets out of a 7mm-08.
The first go, I tried 38 gr. Reloader 15, with the bullet seated at .060" off the lands. This gives a base to ogive of 2.168" and wielded 7/8" at 100 yards.
Besides experience, I want to know if I should build a...