Model Seven 308 load for 125 bt?

[Jazzball]

Will the 125 bt shoot accurately in my 1-10 twist Model Seven? Any load suggestions will be appreciated.

 

[rick smith]

Should not be a problem. I would suggest trying powders such as RL 15, Varget, H or I-4895, V V 540.Rick.

 

[YoteSmoker]

Jazzball- Please post your results after you finish experimenting with this bullet. I am very interested as I also shoot the model 7. I will do the same. As of now, I have worked with the 150 Ballistic tip (47 Varget) and 165 AccuBond (46 Varget). Max load of W748 was Nosler's accuracy load testing the 125.

 

[Jazzball]

I used AA2230 since I had plenty. I started with 45 gr. and went up 1/2 gr. at a time. 46 gr. turned out to be the magic number. 3 shots fell into a group that can be covered by a dime. I plan to load 10 more and see if my success was a fluke. It will have to wait until after the 20th due to family vacation.
P.S. This is the same load that shot well in my Win. Mod. 70 Coyote.

 

[JD338]

Jazzball

Try Varget and IMR4895 in your 308 Win with the 125 gr BT.
You should get good velocity with nice accuracy.

JD338

 

[YoteSmoker]

Do you intend to use this bullet for deer/antelope or varmints?

 

[Jazzball]

Here in the fothills of NC, we don't have any antelope (I wish). I plan to try this load on coyotes first (just to watch the fur fly), then whitetail deer. I'll probably shoot any sabertooth groundhogs that I find in the farmer's cow pasture.
Jazzball

 

[JD338]

Jazzball,

The 150 gr or 165 gr BT's would actually be a better choice for WT deer.
They will kill like lighting. 8)

JD338

 

[Jazzball]

JD338,I've used the 150 NBT for years, and you are correct about how well they work. In the last few years, however, I've been using a .243 with 90 NBT (and lighter bullets)a lot more often. This combination has been working very well for me. I think the 125 NBT in a .308 should handle deer as well, or better, than the .243. I've always been very careful about my shot placement.
Jazzball

 

[JD338]

Jazzball,

I hear ya. I just like a little more bullet weight for that dreadful hard angle shot. :wink:

JD338