QL request, 7mm-08 and 162 Eldx

[pharmseller]

I have a great load using the 150 eldx (2790 FPS, little bitty groups) but I keep hearing that the 162 eldx might be a better choice for longer ranges. I load the 162 in a couple of 7mm Rem Mags at 2986 fps, with great on-game performance as well.
So what does QL say about the 162 in the 7mm-08? I can load long, close to 2.90”.


Thanks,


P

 

[frankm]

I ll be watching this QL request also.

Pharm, I shoot a 162 AMax in my 24" Rem 700 and getting 2650 with 41 grs Varget and 2700 with 47 grs of H4350. These are both at or slightly above max so work up to a them if you attempt. I have an extended Wyatt Mag and load to 2.910 OAL. I m .025 off the lands but out of magazine.

Shoots consistently sub-MOA; the 4350 load a bit better than Varget. Had her out this AM and 3 went into .580" Those high BC 162 s really carry a punch way out there. I ve shot steel to 1320 yds with mine. Scope out of up at that range else it'd probably go a bit further.

Good Luck

 

[DrMike]

Cartridge          : 7 mm-08 Rem.
Bullet             : .284, 162, Hornady ELD-X 2840 G7
Useable Case Capaci: 45.625 grain H2O = 2.962 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.900 inch = 73.66 mm
Barrel Length      : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 59400 psi, or 409 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                  102.3     45.1     2.92    2745   100.0    59400    9799   1.119  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho 17                           101.3     44.7     2.90    2727   100.0    59400    9745   1.125  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17                 101.3     44.7     2.90    2727   100.0    59400    9745   1.125  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70                  108.3     48.5     3.14    2722    98.0    59400   10486   1.121  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-26                 110.0     49.7     3.22    2722    99.1    54409   10895   1.162  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365                       109.0     45.6     2.96    2710   100.0    59400    9306   1.133  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-16                 108.7     44.5     2.89    2707   100.0    59400    9626   1.134  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 62                  105.3     46.4     3.01    2701    99.5    59400    9817   1.141  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 518                107.0     46.5     3.01    2688    98.3    59400    9919   1.134  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511                102.8     46.1     2.98    2687    98.6    59400    9876   1.135  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter                     106.2     46.1     2.99    2686    98.6    59400    9861   1.135  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760                     100.2     44.6     2.89    2677    97.9    59400    9804   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414                       100.2     44.6     2.89    2677    97.9    59400    9804   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP                          105.7     44.0     2.85    2673    99.6    59400    9525   1.143  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP                          110.0     48.3     3.13    2672    96.6    53885   10618   1.172  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation         105.7     44.0     2.85    2672    99.6    59400    9523   1.143  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350                      105.2     44.2     2.87    2672    99.6    59400    9517   1.157  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550                    102.6     44.1     2.86    2671    99.5    59400    9639   1.149  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                        109.5     45.8     2.97    2662    95.8    59400    9833   1.130  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                 110.0     46.3     3.00    2656    95.9    58254    9903   1.143  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation          108.1     45.5     2.95    2646    95.8    59400    9642   1.137  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4                        108.1     45.5     2.95    2646    95.8    59400    9642   1.137  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204                          104.7     45.5     2.95    2646    95.8    59400    9642   1.137  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V                108.6     44.2     2.86    2643   100.0    59400    8792   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                           110.0     44.3     2.87    2633    99.5    57555    9284   1.167  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation       105.6     45.1     2.92    2633    97.5    59400    9412   1.148  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                       110.0     47.5     3.08    2633    93.0    55491   10141   1.159  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation         110.0     46.3     3.00    2630    95.5    56894    9761   1.156  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old                       97.8     41.6     2.69    2627   100.0    59400    8841   1.168  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3                          97.8     41.6     2.69    2627   100.0    59400    8841   1.168  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780             108.6     48.2     3.12    2622    95.7    59400    9389   1.138  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380                        97.1     41.7     2.70    2621    99.3    59400    9110   1.160  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903                      100.0     41.6     2.70    2621   100.0    59400    8766   1.168  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070                         104.7     43.5     2.82    2618    98.0    59400    9268   1.161  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                       110.0     46.8     3.03    2618    96.8    57229    9514   1.169  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355                        99.9     41.1     2.66    2613   100.0    59400    8761   1.164  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                      108.6     45.0     2.92    2610    94.6    59400    9299   1.143  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                    110.0     47.3     3.06    2603    91.7    51571   10314   1.200  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                        110.0     46.8     3.03    2599    92.4    54293    9940   1.173  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065                         103.2     42.5     2.75    2599    98.8    59400    8964   1.164  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2520                       90.6     40.2     2.60    2597   100.0    59400    8262   1.173  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.6                        92.7     40.2     2.60    2597   100.0    59400    8262   1.173  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4064                       97.5     40.1     2.60    2595   100.0    59400    8258   1.190  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                   110.0     46.8     3.03    2594    92.7    56944    9473   1.157  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 7                    91.5     41.3     2.68    2593    99.2    59400    8770   1.165  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7                         101.7     42.0     2.72    2589    97.2    59400    9013   1.161  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907                      101.7     42.0     2.72    2589    97.2    59400    9013   1.161  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC                        98.5     42.0     2.72    2588    97.2    59400    9006   1.161  ! Near Maximum !

 

[pharmseller]

Thanks DrMike.

I ran the numbers for the 150 at 2790 and the 162 at 2700. I was very surprised at the similarities. It doesn’t look worth the effort.



P

 

[desertcj]

RL16 should push it up to 2800fps...gonna have to go higher then 59,000psi though.

 

[pharmseller]

I get groups in the .3 or better at 2790 fps with my existing recipe. A 5x6 bull and a bunch of deer couldn’t argue much with the lethality. I was quite surprised at the similarity, ballistically, between the two loads. Not enough improvement with the 162 to warrant the effort.




P