Need load data 7mm-08 & 140 VLD RANGE DAY UPDATE

[pharmseller]

Anyone using this combo? I usually load 140 Partitions or Accubonds but my brother has developed an addiction to VLDs.

I have Big Game powder and Remington brass, WLRM primers. Loading for a Tikka T3 (22 7/16" barrel) so I'll be constrained by mag length.

Thanks,


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[muzz]

I load in my wifes 7-08 140 bergers, 51 gr and 51.5 gr of varget and a 210 m fed primer. shoots 1/2"

 

[JD338]

Anyone using this combo? I usually load 140 Partitions or Accubonds but my brother has developed an addiction to VLDs.

I have Big Game powder and Remington brass, WLRM primers. Loading for a Tikka T3 (22 7/16" barrel) so I'll be constrained by mag length.

Thanks,


P

Introduce your brother to the 150 gr ABLR. With a BC of .611 and predictable on game results, its
a fantastic choice for the 7mm-08.

JD338

 

[pharmseller]

I load in my wifes 7-08 140 bergers, 51 gr and 51.5 gr of varget and a 210 m fed primer. shoots 1/2"

Wow, this sounds really hot. Max Varget for 140 Partition or AccuBond is 42.0.

Can you even get 51.5 grains of Varget in the case?



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[pharmseller]

Any input using 140 VLD and Big Game?



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[jimbires]

my combo is the 140 VLD with RL17 .

 

[FOTIS]

I load in my wifes 7-08 140 bergers, 51 gr and 51.5 gr of varget and a 210 m fed primer. shoots 1/2"

This does NOT sound correct at all!!!!!

43-44 max

 

[muzz]

sorry 41 and 41.5 grains of varget,

 

[FOTIS]

Makes a lot more sense......

 

[pharmseller]

sorry 41 and 41.5 grains of varget,

What's your velocity and barrel length?



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[FOTIS]

Guessing 2650 to 2700 fps 22" bbl

 

[FOTIS]

http://www.ramshot.com/wp-content/uploa ... 16_Web.pdf

 

[FOTIS]

Any input using 140 VLD and Big Game?



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Actually Big game is similar to AA2700!!!

 

[muzz]

I have not shot the load through my chrony , It out of a ruger American rifle. To be honest im not gonna shoot the bullet anymore. Im not at all happy with the performance with the berger bullet. Im gonna work up a new load with nosler ballistic tips..

 

[pharmseller]

Fotis,
Thanks again for the data.

48.0 grains over the chrony gave me an average of 2892 fps and an ES of 14. When I was at the range yesterday with my brother he only left me two to try but they overlapped at 100 yards.

I loaded 20 more today (2.808") for my next range session.




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[pharmseller]

Disclaimer: this load is safe in my rifle, not yours, start low and work up.

I loaded a box and hit the range. The first group cut the bull at 100 so I moved to 200.

One click left and one click up. I think this dog will hunt.



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[DrMike]

That load will serve you well.

 

[pharmseller]

Anyone using this combo? I usually load 140 Partitions or Accubonds but my brother has developed an addiction to VLDs.

I have Big Game powder and Remington brass, WLRM primers. Loading for a Tikka T3 (22 7/16" barrel) so I'll be constrained by mag length.

Thanks,


P

Introduce your brother to the 150 gr ABLR. With a BC of .611 and predictable on game results, its
a fantastic choice for the 7mm-08.

JD338

I've read that the BC of these bullets is overstated. Good, but not as high as advertised.



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[jimbires]

Anyone using this combo? I usually load 140 Partitions or Accubonds but my brother has developed an addiction to VLDs.

I have Big Game powder and Remington brass, WLRM primers. Loading for a Tikka T3 (22 7/16" barrel) so I'll be constrained by mag length.

Thanks,


P

Introduce your brother to the 150 gr ABLR. With a BC of .611 and predictable on game results, its
a fantastic choice for the 7mm-08.

JD338

I've read that the BC of these bullets is overstated. Good, but not as high as advertised.



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Brian Litz , from berger bullets , tested the bc of the ABLR bullets the BC is accurate , IF you are using the correct twist barrel . I'll see if I can find that thread on another forum .

 

[jimbires]

here is the link to the BC test on the ABLR's


http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/ ... ts-137554/