7mm rem mag load
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jdmason480
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- Jul 23, 2005
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I've shot one antelope at about 100 yds with a 120gr solid base loaded with 66grs 4350 to 3,350fps. Actually recovered the bullet that travelled down the spine from the neck and lodged in the pelvic bone. Perfect mushroom.
jd
jd
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jiggs,
Just for grins, I loaded up some 120 gr BT's in my 280 AI, which is very similar to 7mm Rem Mag.
At 100 yds, first two shots measured .100" and the third shot opened up the group to .277".
I than shot a bullet into 1 gal milk jugs at 100 yds. The recovered bullet expanded to a mushroom of .540"x.774".
The jacket and core were seperated but found in the same jug of water(#5). Total weight is 69.4 grs (57.8% weight retention) and the jacket alone weighed 51.0 grs (42.5% weight retention). This is actually very good performance for such a light bullet hitting water, which is a tough medium for bullets.
This is a good stout bullet that will hold up to these velocities.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
JD338
Regards,
JD338
Just for grins, I loaded up some 120 gr BT's in my 280 AI, which is very similar to 7mm Rem Mag.
At 100 yds, first two shots measured .100" and the third shot opened up the group to .277".
I than shot a bullet into 1 gal milk jugs at 100 yds. The recovered bullet expanded to a mushroom of .540"x.774".
The jacket and core were seperated but found in the same jug of water(#5). Total weight is 69.4 grs (57.8% weight retention) and the jacket alone weighed 51.0 grs (42.5% weight retention). This is actually very good performance for such a light bullet hitting water, which is a tough medium for bullets.
This is a good stout bullet that will hold up to these velocities.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
JD338
Regards,
JD338
coyotewallace
Beginner
- Oct 13, 2005
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you came to the right place..
this is my setup
reloader 22 @ 72 grains an the 120g bal tip. i'm getting 3200fps an one ragged hole at 100yrds.(not the fastest i know,but)
all i do is coyote hunt..
an this bullet works perfect(long as your not a pelt hunter)
i've hit'em
front to back
back to front
side to side
an at angles
its bang ,flying pieces an flop
this is my setup
reloader 22 @ 72 grains an the 120g bal tip. i'm getting 3200fps an one ragged hole at 100yrds.(not the fastest i know,but)
all i do is coyote hunt..
an this bullet works perfect(long as your not a pelt hunter)
i've hit'em
front to back
back to front
side to side
an at angles
its bang ,flying pieces an flop
I just bought a new 7mm mag today, so I haven't started loading for it yet. I'm already starting to think about it, though :wink: Can anybody tell me of their experience with the following powders?: ( I have these on hand and don't want to have to buy more)
IMR 4350
IMR 7828
IMR 3031
IMR 4895
IMR 6064
IMR 4831
H4350
H414
Varget
Any favorite loads you have that would get me started in the right direction would be much appreciated. Merry Christmas to all
Blaine
IMR 4350
IMR 7828
IMR 3031
IMR 4895
IMR 6064
IMR 4831
H4350
H414
Varget
Any favorite loads you have that would get me started in the right direction would be much appreciated. Merry Christmas to all
Blaine
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jdmason480
Beginner
- Jul 23, 2005
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There are a number of pet recipes posted here in the forums. It seems that the 7mmremmag is not a particularly finnicky cartridge. Like others, I've had good results with 4350, 4831, and RL22.
jd
jd
