Showing Promise!

[highoctane]

Since it's been around 65-68 degrees the past few days and looking like a little warmer in the coming days I got to the range today to test a few loads.

This is looking like it might be the one.

 

[Bruce Mc]

I could live with it.

 

[DrMike]

A fine load for hunting deer-sized game.

 

[JD338]

Looks like you are there.
Nice shooting.

JD338

 

[sako2]

That will work.

 

[highoctane]

Instead of buying 7-08 brass I took some of my many 308 brass and necked them down. Wall neck thickness came in at about 12-13 thou, loaded case neck diameter came in around .314-.315.

 

[wvbuckbuster]

Looks good. I like Big Game powder in the 7mm08s I've had or loaded for.
Dan.

 

[salmonchaser]

Yep

 

[TackDriver284]

I'll be happy with that. Good job working up a good load.

 

[NYDAN]

Looks good! Congratulations on developing a fine load for your rifle.

 

[300WSM]

meh......let me know when you shoot your third shot...




Good shooting brotha...


What platform is this happening from?

And...

Are you using Winchester large rifle magnum primers? in a 7 odd 8?

I think I read that on your picture...no?

 

[RL338]

Showing Promise?
I think that’s a commitment , nice job

 

[highoctane]

meh......let me know when you shoot your third shot...




Good shooting brotha...


What platform is this happening from?

And...

Are you using Winchester large rifle magnum primers? in a 7 odd 8?

I think I read that on your picture...no?

7 aught 8 rifle and yes, a Winchester magnum primer to get the Big Game powder moving.

I know that a magnum primer in the 7 08 goes against conventional thinking. Magnum primers may not be useful or needed in a lot of recipes, but talking with people that use Magnum primers with Big Game in the 7 -08, it seems that Big Game powder simply works better, for the majority that use them.

At this point, Im in that majority.

 

[300WSM]

7 aught 8 rifle and yes, a Winchester magnum primer to get the Big Game powder moving.

I know that a magnum primer in the 7 08 goes against conventional thinking. Magnum primers may not be useful or needed in a lot of recipes, but talking with people that use Magnum primers with Big Game in the 7 -08, it seems that Big Game powder simply works better, for the majority that use them.

At this point, Im in that majority.

Whatever works for you brotha rock on...

But...

I'd friendly argue your "majority" claim...
I know many shooters with rhe
7 odd 8 using much slower powder than Ramshot Big Game and large rifle is their ignition.
Most use Fed 210m ...
I was one of them.

Again though whatever works for you rock on brotha.

 

[highoctane]

Whatever works for you brotha rock on...

But...

I'd friendly argue your "majority" claim...
I know many shooters with rhe
7 odd 8 using much slower powder than Ramshot Big Game and large rifle is their ignition.
Most use Fed 210m ...
I was one of them.

Again though whatever works for you rock on brotha.

The "majority" was from those I talked with. Your mileage may vary tho.

Isn't it grand that we have choices and can find combo's that work the best in our rifle...

Carry on friend.

 

[300WSM]

The "majority" was from those I talked with. Your mileage may vary tho.

Isn't it grand that we have choices and can find combo's that work the best in our rifle...

Carry on friend.

Oh absolutely....

And even better when all those different components are fully available on the shelf.

That said you never answered my question about what platform you're shooting that good group...
Weapon and scope?

 

[highoctane]

Oh absolutely....

And even better when all those different components are fully available on the shelf.

That said you never answered my question about what platform you're shooting that good group...
Weapon and scope?

Just a plain ol Ruger American with a Meopta Meopro, 3-9×40

 

[Guy Miner]

Since it's been around 65-68 degrees the past few days and looking like a little warmer in the coming days I got to the range today to test a few loads.

This is looking like it might be the one.

I'm envious of your 60+ degree temps! We had an unusually warm day today and are supposed to get down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit in a few days.

Looks like you posted a three shot group at 100 yards, is that correct? Very nice group!

Regards, Guy

 

[highoctane]

I'm envious of your 60+ degree temps! We had an unusually warm day today and are supposed to get down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit in a few days.

Looks like you posted a three shot group at 100 yards, is that correct? Very nice group!

Regards, Guy

Yes sir, 100 yds. I am trying to put together a 139 SST load for my 7-08. I'll be loading a few more and see if I can duplicate my previous results.

Its been really nice in my neck of the woods lately. Hate to rub it in but it's suppose to be 68-74 degrees most of all next week. The last several weeks we have had 12-16 degree nights here.

 

[300WSM]

Yes sir, 100 yds. I am trying to put together a 139 SST load for my 7-08. I'll be loading a few more and see if I can duplicate my previous results.

Its been really nice in my neck of the woods lately. Hate to rub it in but it's suppose to be 68-74 degrees most of all next week. The last several weeks we have had 12-16 degree nights here.

Where is here...

It was a tease here yesterday...I got to see 50 degrees. First time since Halloween.

But ....

The ignorance has returned.

It's hitting around 14 degrees tonight.
I'm in Western PA