We have a winner, maybe...

[lefty315]

We may have a winner with this new, to me, 7mm-08. I started working on some loads and ran up to the range tonight to fire some off. I started with 44.5 grains of IMR 4350 and a 140 grain AccuBond. Once I got on paper, bore sighting never quite works for me, I was able to shoot a couple of 7/8ths inch groups. The last two groups were both that size, one with 46 grains and the other with a heated up barrel and 44.5 grains. I was pretty damn happy with that thin, 18.5 inch barrel. I will have to head back out and reconfirm my results.

 

[Big Squeeze]

What rifle is that in 7mm/08 that you have????

 

[JD338]

lefty315

Sounds like you have a shooter. Keep us posted with your range results.

JD338

 

[lefty315]

Big Squeeze, it is a youth model Reminton with a synthetic stock. I recently traded a .30-06 for it in a local gun store. It's not like I needed another gun, but I'm sure my daughters will appreciate it someday.

 

[Northwoods Hunter]

Here's my 7MM08 100yd group with 48.5gr of H 4350 and 140gr Nosler Solid Base bullets...the 140gr Accubonds shot just as well...
:grin:
You (she) will love the 7MM08 and the Remmy rifle!

 

[longwinters]

Yep, the 7m-08 is a sweetheart of a rifle. You (I mean your daughter) will love it. :lol:

Long

 

[FOTIS]

Can not beat those results!

 

[Powerstroke]

lefty,

Congrats on getting out and shooting it ! Play with the OAL a bit and keep us posted. Those little 7's are awesome little guns.

 

[Big Squeeze]

Lefty!.................You know me when it comes to the compacts!!...You don`t necessarily need to be a YOUTH to enjoy them!!...........7/08 is a great choice for you?? OOOPS! Your daughter!!!

 

[lefty315]

I did a little more shooting yesterday. 46.5 grains of IMR 4350 gave me a 4 shot group right at one inch. If I tossed out the farthest hole, 3 shots were 9/16ths of an inch. Velocity on a 38 degree day was in the high 2600's not quite 2700 fps. I may try to get to 2700 and then mess with the seating depth to fine tune things. I might wait until summer, just to see what happens when the mercury rises.

 

[JD338]

lefty315

Sounds like you have your load. Congratulations.

JD338