Big Game Powder

[highoctane]

Ive used Big Game before in my 7 08 and had decent results but nothing to get excited over. I decided to try it again with a 150 gr Ballistic Tip. I loaded up a charge weight of 46.5 grs, (safe in my rifle) and seated that 150 gr BT to 2.820. I set my Chrono up and shot several groups at 100 yds.

I was pleasantly surprised at the results. Accuracy was 3/4 to one inch, which is more than enough for my hunting area but what got my attention was the velocity. It averaged 2820 fps with that 150 gr. BT. That velocity should be right in the wheel house of performance for that 150 gr BT.

I also tried it with a Win magnum primer and accuracy opened up just a little, nothing that would really make a difference, velocity stayed about the same.

 

[grry10]

I have Big Game but have not tried it in anything yet.

 

[6.5_sWv]

I've used BigGame in the 6.5 creedmoor, 7x57, 8x57, and the 338-06. Where it has really shined for me is the 8x57.

 

[KinleyWater]

I think it's Big Game that I use in my 375 Ruger. Hmm... Might be Hunter... I think it's Big Game. Anyway, it gives me pretty good accuracy and fine velocities for my needs. Which are, I confess, limited for that particular rifle.

 

[wvbuckbuster]

I have used Big Game in three different 7mm08s with very good groups and in my 30-06 as well. I like it.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I have several powders from ramshot that I bought specifically for use in certain cartridges, but have yet to use any. I bought hunter for 7-08, big game for 308win, lrt for 338lm, magnum for 243win, but now might get more use with many in ither cartridges I'm starting to obtain as in 338fed. I bought grand (2#) to try in a few cartridges as it's another I haven't got around to trying. In the whole ramshot line I think there's 4 out of 12 i haven't bought as 3 (maybe 2) I don't have use for. 1 I don't need at all. Hoping either BG or hunter will work in the 7-08 from 90's to 175's!