Kimber lightweight 7/08

[remingtonman_25_06]

Well the gf is a proud new owner of a kimber lightweight hunter in 7/08...Plan is to use the 140g AB out of it for her. Someone could run a quick QL prediction with 140g AB, 22" bbl, and whatever the SAAMI length is, max pressure all powders be much appreciated. Going to top it off with some talley lightweight mounts and a Leupold vx3 CDS 3.5-10x40. Also be going with one of Nathans brakes. 7# rifle ready to go soon for 2nd season spike!!

 

[lefty315]

Congrats to the GF. For what it's worth I'm getting 2860 fps with a 140 AB and H4895 in my Kimber.

 

[Anonymous]

Very nice setup- the 7-08 has become one of my favorites for a low recoil killing stick.

Heck, I could hunt almost anything with one.

 

[DrMike]

Cartridge          : 7 mm-08 Rem.
Bullet             : .284, 140, Nosler AccuBond 59992
Useable Case Capaci: 46.790 grain H2O = 3.038 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length      : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 59300 psi, or 408 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 110 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

2 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
ReloadSwiss RS 60                  105.1     47.5     3.08    2945   100.0    59300   10282   1.048  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho 17                           104.2     47.2     3.06    2928    99.8    59300   10206   1.052  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17                 104.2     47.2     3.06    2928    99.8    59300   10206   1.052  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 62                  108.5     49.0     3.18    2901    98.6    59300   10177   1.065  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511                105.7     48.5     3.15    2879    97.2    59300   10151   1.062  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter                     109.1     48.6     3.15    2877    97.2    59300   10134   1.062  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 518                109.9     49.0     3.17    2877    96.8    59300   10176   1.061  ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP                          108.9     46.5     3.01    2872    98.7    59300    9882   1.067  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation         108.9     46.5     3.01    2872    98.7    59300    9879   1.067  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350                      108.4     46.8     3.03    2871    98.7    59300    9888   1.080  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760                     103.2     47.1     3.05    2870    96.3    59300   10075   1.065  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414                       103.2     47.1     3.05    2870    96.3    59300   10075   1.065  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550                    105.6     46.5     3.02    2869    98.6    59300    9985   1.074  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70                  110.0     50.5     3.27    2867    95.6    57321   10596   1.069  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-16                 110.0     46.2     2.99    2856    99.1    55641    9949   1.089  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365                       110.0     47.2     3.06    2854   100.0    54868    9715   1.094  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old                      100.8     43.9     2.85    2830    99.9    59300    9280   1.090  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3                         100.8     43.9     2.85    2830    99.9    59300    9280   1.090  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204                          107.4     47.8     3.10    2827    93.7    59300    9803   1.064  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903                      103.1     44.0     2.85    2823    99.8    59300    9196   1.091  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation       108.6     47.5     3.08    2821    95.9    59300    9636   1.074  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380                        99.9     44.0     2.85    2816    98.3    59300    9436   1.085  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355                       102.8     43.4     2.81    2813    99.7    59300    9171   1.088  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070                         107.6     45.9     2.97    2807    96.5    59300    9520   1.087  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4064                      100.7     42.5     2.75    2805   100.0    59300    8699   1.112  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.6                        95.6     42.5     2.75    2804   100.0    59300    8697   1.094  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2520                       93.4     42.5     2.75    2804   100.0    59300    8697   1.094  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4                        110.0     47.4     3.07    2801    93.3    57540    9719   1.078  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation          110.0     47.4     3.07    2801    93.3    57540    9719   1.078  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-26                 110.0     51.0     3.31    2799    96.1    48732   10928   1.146
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V                110.0     45.9     2.97    2796    99.5    55984    9127   1.092  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065                         106.1     44.8     2.90    2788    97.6    59300    9244   1.089  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 7                    94.1     43.6     2.82    2786    98.2    59300    9084   1.089  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2495                       94.8     40.0     2.59    2785   100.0    59300    8344   1.118  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7                         104.5     44.2     2.87    2774    95.5    59300    9230   1.086  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907                      104.5     44.2     2.87    2774    95.5    59300    9230   1.086  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                        110.0     47.2     3.06    2774    92.5    55049    9759   1.095  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC                       101.2     44.3     2.87    2773    95.5    59300    9222   1.086  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780             110.0     50.0     3.24    2757    92.8    56623    9393   1.088  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                 110.0     47.4     3.07    2755    92.4    53029    9786   1.116  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R901                       94.2     38.6     2.50    2755   100.0    59300    8295   1.107  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP                          110.0     49.5     3.21    2753    92.8    48591   10475   1.152
Somchem S361                       110.0     50.5     3.27    2750    91.1    59229    9155   1.082  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                      110.0     46.8     3.03    2749    91.7    56553    9300   1.093  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                           110.0     45.4     2.94    2742    97.7    51705    9421   1.142  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation         110.0     47.4     3.07    2727    92.0    51805    9630   1.129  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                       110.0     48.0     3.11    2713    93.5    51377    9452   1.146  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                       110.0     48.7     3.16    2712    88.4    50464    9880   1.137
Hodgdon H4831 SC                   110.0     48.0     3.11    2683    88.6    51904    9260   1.130  ! Near Maximum !

 

[AFG270]

Congratulations to your gf. That does sound like a nice setup, any pictures? Let us know how it shoots.

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

Thank you sir. Lefty, what is your load by chance? Hows the accuracy?

 

[SJB358]

Jorey, I know RL17 works really well in the 7x57 and I'd bet it would work awesome in the 7-08 as well. That should be a wicked little rifle and the 140 AB is a pretty slick pill.

Might get a chance to link up in the 2nd season if you guys are up on Mt. Emily. I am looking forward to making that hunt.

 

[sask boy]

Congratulations to your GF :wink:. I am sure that she will get many years of enjoyment shooting that Kimber. Kimber rifles are not used very much around these parts, but from what I have read they are a reliable lightweight. Placing a Leuy on top is a wise choice as well.
The 7mm-08 is great calibre and it will serve her well.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[mwess1113]

Congrats on a great rifle!
I'd try Ramshot Big Game powder with the 140 AB. Works great with the 120 NBT also!!!


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[lefty315]

41.5 grains of H4895, 2.810 COL using Remington brass out of my rifle hits 2860 for me.

 

[preacher]

I had a Kimber 84M in 7mm08 for several years. It only liked 139-140 gr bullets...nothing lighter or heavier! It really liked the old Hornady Light magnum 139 SST load. It put them in a nice bughole, when shot slow of course. It actually chronographed a teensy over 3100fps too! I only shot one animal, a Texas Dall exotic ( big body for his species, didn't weigh him) at 200yds. I made a heart shot and he ran downhill in a blur for 40yds, rolled over. The bullet was found on opposite ribcage and was fragmented. I figured it to be a fine deer/antelope load but not for big hogs/elk. That is patently "unfair", being based on one kill, but I am too anal about bullets admittedly. Funny thing, the guides girlfriend used a 7x57 and I was commenting to her that the 7mm08 was just a modern equivalent, when the mauser is fed right. Now, I don't have the 7mm08, but I do have the 7x57...ha. The 7mm08 is very popular out here.

 

[Finaddictions]

I've had exceptional luck with 46gr of RL-17 and 140 NBT's in several of the 7-08's I load for. In fact I have yet to have a rifle not like the load. It's always been a case of fine tuning the COAL then letting her fly.

 

[JD338]

Congratulations to your GF on her Kimber 7-08.
The 140 GR AB should do the trick. Looking at QL,
RL17 would be a good starting point for you.
Let us know how your load development goes.

JD338

 

[Paul Barnard]

My Ruger UL 7mm-08 arrives Monday. My ABs and brass arrive Tuesday. I already have some RL17.

 

[jimbires]

RL17 and the 7mm-08 work well together . if you want high velocity in the 7mm-08 , RL17 is the go to powder .

 

[Paul Barnard]

I just stopped by Cabelas and got a box of 140 grain Partitions for $25 and a box of 50 Brass for $35. They had 'em on closeout.