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- Dec 26, 2007
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I have two very good loads for my 7mm-08. The 140gr Nosler AccuBond that averages .269" in group size when I am doing my part and moves between 2798 and 2802fps on average depending on the day and I am at the range and this is with W760, Nosler brass and Fed 210 primers and it will not even get close to this if I use Rem or Win brass. Also, if I drive the AccuBond any faster I loose accuacy.
Now the other load is with the 139gr Hornady Interbond that averages .387" in size when I am doing my part and moves between 2858-2874fps on average depending on the day I am at the range and this is with W760, Nosler brass and Fed 210 primers and it will not get close to this accuracy with Rem or Win brass. I can drive it a little faster and the accuacy is still under 1/2 inch.
I have on hand 150 of the Interbonds because a friend sent me 200 of them. I am almost out of the Accubonds. With my LR Duplex FX II Leupold 6x36mm the Interbond matches up much better at the velocities I can drive it and still maintain below 1/2 accuracy. I have tried (as many of you know I don't leave to many rock I don't turn over) Other powders and combination of brass and primers trying to find a load that my rifle would allow me to drive the AccuBond faster and still have good accuracy. Well, I haven't found it and have done enough work with and will not put my rifle through anymore load work.
So as much as I want to use the AccuBond, I am resigned out of pragmatic reasons to use the Interbond for this up coming falls hunts on deer and like game.
Now the other load is with the 139gr Hornady Interbond that averages .387" in size when I am doing my part and moves between 2858-2874fps on average depending on the day I am at the range and this is with W760, Nosler brass and Fed 210 primers and it will not get close to this accuracy with Rem or Win brass. I can drive it a little faster and the accuacy is still under 1/2 inch.
I have on hand 150 of the Interbonds because a friend sent me 200 of them. I am almost out of the Accubonds. With my LR Duplex FX II Leupold 6x36mm the Interbond matches up much better at the velocities I can drive it and still maintain below 1/2 accuracy. I have tried (as many of you know I don't leave to many rock I don't turn over) Other powders and combination of brass and primers trying to find a load that my rifle would allow me to drive the AccuBond faster and still have good accuracy. Well, I haven't found it and have done enough work with and will not put my rifle through anymore load work.
So as much as I want to use the AccuBond, I am resigned out of pragmatic reasons to use the Interbond for this up coming falls hunts on deer and like game.
As much as I hate to say they aren't Noslers, but those you have loaded will work just fine for you. Go hunt some stuff mister and don't worry about hitting that silver off-colored hair on the side of your buck as it glistens in the sun at 140 yards. Hit him within one-half an inch of that and I think you will be fine. Remember those pictures you did for me? I love them!
