7 Rem Mag - 7 WSM - 7-08

[DIBBS]

Here's a hammer for you guys with 7 RMs. I developed this as a hunting load with 180 VLDs. It runs right up there with some of the bigger 7's without the extreme powder consumption associated with the bigger cases. I wouldn't recommend running anything smaller than 180s with this load. You might get by with 168s, but it really shines with the heavies. Load details below.

7mm RM
180 VLD seated to touch the lands
77 grains RL33
Fed 215M
Win brass
3140 fps at 60*F in my 28" Pac Nor

That's impressive velocity, and one big fooking bear!

 

[Graham]

Loads for 7 Rem Mag-7 WSM-7-08

What bushing are you using for the Win brass?

 

[Brentc]

What bushing are you using for the Win brass?

I'm assuming you're asking me. I don't use a bushing. I run them through a standard Hornady sizing die set to bump the shoulder .002.

 

[Graham]

Loads for 7 Rem Mag-7 WSM-7-08

I am asking anyone... I have a Redding bushing die. Thanks, though.

And it's a good load, BTW:

 

[Niles Coyote]

I am asking anyone... I have a Redding bushing die. Thanks, though.

And it's a good load, BTW:

[MENTION=13650]Graham[/MENTION]

My Winchester cases read between .308-.309 with a loaded round. The 7rm is relatively new to me so I have .306 and .307 bushings and am currently using the .307 and it seems to be holding the bullet tight enough to survive the trip from both the Remington mag box and the AI DBM without changing OAL nor is it setting back from recoil of other rounds while in the mag.

That’s been my experience while using 168’s...

 

[Wheres-Waldo]

Looking to start some load development in 7WSM with 182 Carterucio's. doing 64.9 - 66.5 grains H1000 in .2 gr. increments, starting on the low end looking for pressure signs.

Im assuming I should seat these like any other VLD? At or into the lands?

 

[Brentc]

I am asking anyone... I have a Redding bushing die. Thanks, though.

And it's a good load, BTW:

What is your barrel length?

 

[Graham]

What is your barrel length?

25.1"

 

[jsthntn247]

7mm-08
Trued Remmy action
26" rock creek #3
mcmillan stock
Power pro 2000mr 44.5 grains
Wolf primers
Nosler cases
5 shots, 4 in one hole. Wind blew target stand backwards on the 3rd shot.

 

[LOBO]

7mm-08
Trued Remmy action
26" rock creek #3
mcmillan stock
Power pro 2000mr 44.5 grains
Wolf primers
Nosler cases
5 shots, 4 in one hole. Wind blew target stand backwards on the 3rd shot.

What bullet?

 

[jsthntn247]

140 accubond touching lands. I was going to do a seating depth test but the first 5 did that so I pulled the rest.

 

[LOBO]

Sounds good. Thanks.

 

[KYpatriot]

You guys shooting RE33 in the 7rm...what kind of ES are you getting? I have several loads that will shoot great groups with Retumbo at 200yd, velocity around 3000 with a 26in barrel, but my ES was over 50fps which I dont want because after load development i wont shoot that close again except to confirm zero. Im gonna give up on Retumbo and try h1000 but may be interested in RE33 if it is consistent in velocity for yall.

Really frustrating I have sub inch groups at 200 yards but spreads of 50-70fps. I have never had this kind of trouble with any other rifle. Saw this with a shooting chrony and a magnetospeed.

 

[The Lawn Ranger]

Caliber: 7WSM
Action: UGSW 911 LA
Barrel: 1:8.7 27" Broughton MTU contour
Stock: T5

Load Data:

Brass: Win
Powder: H1000 @ 69 gr
Primer: Fed 215M
Bullet: 180 Berger VLD
Seated: 3.165"

11 rounds fired consecutively over the chrono:
Avg: 3015 fps
SD: 11 fps
ES: 27 fps
~.5 MOA

 

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7mm Rem Mag
10/21/2014

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Current load is for a Rem 700 Long Range, 26" BBL 9.25 twist, B&C M40 stock.

Win brass

CCI250 primers

Berger 168 VLDS .080 off the lands

68.6 grains Retumbo @2820 fps

Load is pretty mild but I'm getting pressure signs with factory ammo and with reloads around 69.5 grains when I was only jumping .010.



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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
10/22/2014
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Headspace.



Yet again.



The beauty of a 7mmRemmie on a 700 in OEM guise,is the relationship of throat,twist and COAL latitude.



Form a fale shoulder on the Virgins,kiss and carry on.

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
11/19/2014 Last edited 11/19/2014 by Diver160651
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7mm Rem MAG 1-8.5 26”	Powder	Grains	Primmer	COAL	OGIVE	RIFLE LANDS	FPS
	COAL	OGIVE
168gr VLD Hunter Berger	H1000	72	FGMM	3.428	2.729		2.725	3135 (drop confirmed)

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
11/29/2014 Last edited 11/29/2014 by 260shooter

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26" Sendero contour, 1X9 twist Broughton BBL W/ Defensive Edge brake, Sendero stock.

175 SMK .040 off lands
69.5 Retumbo
WIN Brass Annealed
Fed 215 Primer
3030 fps
.350 @ 100 - 1.25 @ 400 3-shot groups. Recoil is mild in this gun. No pressure signs.
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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
12/23/2014

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Rem 40-XB

win brass

cci 250

64.0 re19

162 AMAX right at lands

3025 FPS, under 1/4 MOA at. 100 consistently, no kidding

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
01/16/2015

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Ai awsm
Win brass
Fed 215
69.0 retumbo
Berger 180 hybrid
2917 fps
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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
01/17/2015

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Stiller TAC 300
7mm Remington Magnum
Winchester Brass
Federal 215
Rock 8.5 Twist Barrel @24"
70.5 grains RETUMBO
162 Hornady AMAX

3054 Ave ES 22 SD 10
rifle/ammo 70 degrees on kitchen table/
2400' elevation/80% RH/ Barometric pressure 30.17 (outside temperature 32 degrees)

Shoots PDG , my wind reading at distance not so much. Put BIG hole in coyote @ 375 yards
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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
01/19/2015 Last edited 01/19/2015 by campx
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Tikka M695

162gr Hornady Match BTHP (or Amax, I keep them the same)

WLRM primer

71.2gr H-4831sc (worked up to this, no pressure signs)

3.34", .020 off lands.

3065fps, confirmed with drop out to 1140 yards.

Just shot this out to 1142 yards, at a chunk of pipe in the middle of a river.......Strelok and Weaver tactical apparently are bang on. Longest shot for me to date. Also had a cold-bore first round hit at 872 yards.

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
01/30/2015

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Stock Rem 700 with magnum contour 24" barrel, changed to ultimate sniper stock and SWFA 12x scope.

Win brass

CCI 250 primers

162 Amax COAL 3.405"

71.5 gr Retumbo at 2,920 fps

-Good load so far, shot deer at 435 and 537 yards. Longest cold bore shot at 1087 yards on 66% IPSC. 100 yard group around 1/2-3/4 MOA.

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
02/12/2015

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Has anyone played with the new IMR7977 yet?
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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
04/17/2015

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Anyone have any info on 180 grain Berger?

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
04/28/2015

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Anyone have any info on 180 grain Berger?



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I'm your Huckleberry

Rem brass
CCI 250
180 VLD even with the lands
H-Retumbo 71.2C

This has proven to be "the" load in two near identical rifles, one mine, one a friend's. Light Palma contour 1:8.4" twist, spiral fluted. On virgin brass it made 2935 fps. After firing in my rifle it grew .014" and I bumped the shoulders .002". The next time I out it made 3020 fps. It hits like a train!
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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
05/17/2015 Last edited 05/17/2015 by cottonant

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Nosler brass;
CCI LRM;
Berger 180 VLD Hunt;
.006 into the lands;
62.7 grains H4831SC;
.311 Neck bushing;
2809 fps;
3/8 MOA @ 200 yards (1/2 MOA @ 100, tightens up at 200)
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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
05/30/2015 Last edited 05/30/2015 by OK243

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TXGarvey wrote:

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Anyone have any info on 180 grain Berger?

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I'm your Huckleberry

Rem brass
CCI 250
180 VLD even with the lands
H-Retumbo 71.2C

This has proven to be "the" load in two near identical rifles, one mine, one a friend's. Light Palma contour 1:8.4" twist, spiral fluted. On virgin brass it made 2935 fps. After firing in my rifle it grew .014" and I bumped the shoulders .002". The next time I out it made 3020 fps. It hits like a train!

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Any pressure with this load and what is your elevation? I've got good accuracy at 69.2 grains of Retumbo with the 180 HVLDs and have test loads up to 69.8 but didn't know how far to take it.​

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
06/15/2015 Last edited 06/15/2015 by Gray323

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168 Berger VLD .020 off the lands

69gr. Retumbo

Winchester Brass

CCI Magnum Primer

2940 fps in a 24" Barrel

.1 groups at 100 yards

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
06/22/2015

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OK243 wrote:

TXGarvey wrote:

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Anyone have any info on 180 grain Berger?

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I'm your Huckleberry

Rem brass
CCI 250
180 VLD even with the lands
H-Retumbo 71.2C

This has proven to be "the" load in two near identical rifles, one mine, one a friend's. Light Palma contour 1:8.4" twist, spiral fluted. On virgin brass it made 2935 fps. After firing in my rifle it grew .014" and I bumped the shoulders .002". The next time I out it made 3020 fps. It hits like a train!

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Any pressure with this load and what is your elevation? I've got good accuracy at 69.2 grains of Retumbo with the 180 HVLDs and have test loads up to 69.8 but didn't know how far to take it.​

My elevation is 600' ASL, and I developed this load in August 100F. Maybe the occasional extractor swipe, but that's it. I even tried tweaking it a few months ago, going .3 gr and .6 gr below as well as .3 and .6 gr above. It did not improve. As I said before, two rifles, same length and contour, each shot exactly the same load the absolute best.

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
09/17/2015

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Any one running 180s with H1000?

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
01/22/2016 Last edited 01/31/2016 by Clearlight

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Recently had the pleasure of tuning a heavy bench rest gun for a friend . If anyone reading this is interested
in seeing a serious piece of hardware , have a look on you tube for ' March 80 x " .

EDIT : the owner made the vid , was a 300 WM , now has a 7 RM barrel fitted .

Load details ;
Norma brass , oal trimmed to uniform case length
necks lightly skimmed to take off high spots
Federal GMM primers
62.9 to 63.1 grains of a recent lot of H4831 sc ( AR 2213 in Aus )
Berger 180 Hybrids straight out of the box ( would benefit from trimming and pointing )
seated 8 to 15 thou off the lands ( shot better than jammed , or longer jump every time )
Velocity is around 2970 , shot in the 0,1 range at 200 meters ( 220 yards )

Load has been replicated in standard Tikka Varmint , with accuracy in the 0.3 range at 100 off Atlas bipod ,
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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
02/01/2016

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195 Berger

67.5gr Retumbo

FC Brass

215M Primer

2.712 BTO

Around 2,850 from my 26" barrel.

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
02/19/2016

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I have a few loads I have been working on for my new 7RM.
Rem 700 BDL LA w. 3.685" mag length
26" Bartlein 1 in 8.5" twist w. APA Micro Bastard brake
Action trued and all work by Phoenix Custom Rifles
Throated for 168-180 VLDs

183 SMK
Remington brass
CCI 250 Mag
69.0 gr. H1000
3.530" COAL
2.721" Ogive
.015" jump
2968 FPS
Had loads up to 70.5 gr. @ 3033FPS with no signs of pressure.

180 Berger Hybrid
Remington brass
CCI 250 Mag
69.5gr. H1000
3.472" COAL
2.734" Ogive
.0300" jump
2997 FPS
Had loads up to 70.5 gr. @ 3055fps with no signs of pressure. Pressure at 71.0 grains.

175 SGK
Remington brass
CCI 250 Mag
69 gr. H1000
2975 FPS

168 Berger HVLD
Remington brass
CCI 250 Mag
69 gr. H1000
3047 FPS

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
02/22/2016 Last edited 02/22/2016 by mbeebout

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69.3 gr h1000 federal gold medal match gm215m primers 168 berger classic hunter is my load touching the lands

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
03/09/2016 Last edited 03/09/2016 by Chipperzs

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"Squid284
Re: 7mm Rem Mag
02/12/2015
Has anyone played with the new IMR7977 yet?"

Ummm... No comment

72.2gr
180gr Berger Hybrid
2960fps

<10 SD
30 ES
¼ - ½ MOA when I do my part
28" Bartlien 5R barrel (with 1,500+ rounds on it and still going strong)
APA Fat Bastard Gen 1 brake
.314" necked chamber
2.890" Base to ogive
.015" off the lands
Trued Rem 700 LA
XLR Element stock
Norma brass
CCI 250 Mag Large Primers
First shot is ½ MOA high and ¼ MOA right and then every shot after that is on point.
Ive hit a milk jug at 1K and steel out to 1 mile with this.

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
04/15/2016 Last edited 04/15/2016 by brentac

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When I really need to shoot a tiny group with my 7RM, this is my load.

180 Berger Hybrid
69.5 grains H1000
Fed 215
Win brass
2.715" Base to ogive (.045 OTL)

2975 fps in my 28" #6 9 twist PacNor

 

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
09/05/2016

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Anyone tried Reloader 26 with 175-180 class bullets? Wondering if it is too fast.

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
10/12/2016

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Do you guys think 2950 fps would be possible from a 26" tube and 195 grain bergers?

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
10/20/2016

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anyone have any load data on 195 Berger EOL's?
running a 1/9 twist and 25" barrel...

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
12/25/2016

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What kind of accuracy are you getting with that load?

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
12/29/2016

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drewdru1 wrote:

Do you guys think 2950 fps would be possible from a 26" tube and 195 grain bergers?​

From what I've seen it is impossible in a 7 Rem Mag. I hate using that word, but it seems to fit, after some testing. To get that bullet to that speed I'm gonna say you need a 7-300 or maybe a 7 STW.

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
12/30/2016

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How about 175 ELD-X? Anybody using this bullet?

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Re: 7mm Rem Mag
01/03/2017 Last edited 01/03/2017 by cottonant

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After 170 or so rounds down the tube I revised my load as follows with excellent results:

Nosler brass;
CCI LRM;
Berger 180 VLD Hunt;
.010 off of the lands;
64.8 grains H4831SC;
.308 Neck Bushing via a Redding Type S Bushing Style Full Sizing Die w/Free Floating Carbide Button;
2900 fps;
.1s & .2s groups @ 100 yards.

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[Deadly Punk]

Anybody have 7mm-08 data for the 150g Berger. Classic Hunter? I have Varget, H4350, and RL-17 on hand. 22.5" CBI barrel.

Rifle shoots 5x 160 SGK's into 0.3-0.4", 162 Amax a little better. Looking for a long range hunting load.

 

[Jon Couch]

I am new to this site.......and new to 7mm Rem Mag shooting. I bought a Sako A-7M and so far, it shoots very consistent .5 MOA groups. For a load I am shooting 180 gr Berger VLD Target Hybrids at 2791 (7FPS SD).

I have a few questions about brass preparation:

1) Thoughts on FL sizing?
2) Thoughts on annealing belted mag brass?
3) What is the velocity trade-off when considering barrel burn-out, e.g., throat erosion?
4) Since my .308 really loses effectivness past 1K, I bought this Sako rifle for between 1 and 1.5K. Does anyone know of any good videos on reading wind and mirage? Other sources?

Thanks,

Jon Couch

 

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26" barrel
Fed 215 primers
Remington brass
10 thou off the lands

 

[Fishkat]

Custom 7RM rifle, 26" barrel using 180 Vld's just touching the lands pushed by 71g Rutumbo 3,050 fps, this was my smith's load suggestion and is very accurate. I will full length size when the time comes for that but still have about 50 rounds left of the 200 I started with. Hunting rifle so it doesn't get fired a lot

 

[Possumpete]

Interested as well if anyone has any info on Reloader 26 and 7mm Remington with 180s or 195s.

 

[dirthead1]

7mm Rem Mag on R700 action built by PCR w/ 25" Krieger 1-9" barrel.

180 Berger Hybrids
71.5 gr Retumbo
S&B LR Primers
1x fired Nosler brass

3039 fps

 

[flyboy]

Took the 7-08 out this morning to start a ladder test with the Flat Line 152 bullets. I started with RamShot BigGame and Win748 per Dans suggestion. After a ladder test well above recomended max given using quickload I found a very exciting and interesting node at 3006fps with the Win748 powder. The following is the top ladder test rounds in that node. Next will be group tests to see if these are just fast or if they will shoot.

7-08 24" rock creek 8.7-1
Winchester 7-08 brass second firing and fully prepped
CCI250
Winchester 748
Flat Line 152
OAL 3.000"

44.5 - 2987 fps
44.8 - 3007 fps
45.1 - 3006 fps
45.4 - 3006 fps
45.7 - 3003 fps and the very first sign of pressure. Slight sign of ejector swipe

I'm more than happy to have made it to 3000 fps as it really gives this rifle some legs.
I'll be back in a week with updates when I get the chance to fire for groups and group SD and ES numbers.

 

[MShort]

GAP 7 WSM, 26" 1:9 Bartlein
180 ELD-M loaded to 2.94" to fit my Accurate Mags.
R26:
66gr 3020fps and groups in the .1-.2's
67gr 3060fps and groups around 3/8"
68gr 3095fps and groups 3/8-1/2", slightest hint of extractor mark

7828:
64gr 2900fps and groups 3/8"
64.5 2945fps and groups at 3/8"
65gr 2980 fps and groups right at 1/4"
No pressure signs at all with 7828 and I will work 65.5, 66, and 66.5.

With the accuracy I am seeing I will settle on the 66gr R26 load unless the higher 7828 impresses. I can't see any reason to ouch the gun harder then 3k with a 180

 

[Possumpete]

Loads for 7 Rem Mag-7 WSM-7-08

I am asking anyone... I have a Redding bushing die. Thanks, though.

And it's a good load, BTW:

Nice load in my rifle also using 180 hybrids,bug holes. Thanks

 

[erslll]

Anyone have any data on 175 ELD-X's in a 7mm RM?


I guess I am the only one so far.

Tried some RL 22 today in my Remington 700 Long Range, 7mm RM, 26" barrel, Hellfire brake. Pretty disappointed with the speed but after looking through this thread again, it looks like I can go up a fair amount on powder.

60.5 gr RL22
Hornady virgin brass
.020 off the lands
Rem 9 1/2 primers
175 ELD-X
2707 fps

 

[lennyo3034]

My load for 7mm Mag:

180 Hornady ELD
71.9 grains Retumbo
3.490" OAL (.020") jump
3100 out of a 30" Bartlien

Just finished load development and haven't confirmed dope yet but looking forward to hitting the 1000 yard range.

 

[mpk1996]

GAP 7 WSM, 26" 1:9 Bartlein
180 ELD-M loaded to 2.94" to fit my Accurate Mags.
R26:
66gr 3020fps and groups in the .1-.2's
67gr 3060fps and groups around 3/8"
68gr 3095fps and groups 3/8-1/2", slightest hint of extractor mark

7828:
64gr 2900fps and groups 3/8"
64.5 2945fps and groups at 3/8"
65gr 2980 fps and groups right at 1/4"
No pressure signs at all with 7828 and I will work 65.5, 66, and 66.5.

With the accuracy I am seeing I will settle on the 66gr R26 load unless the higher 7828 impresses. I can't see any reason to ouch the gun harder then 3k with a 180

how did this load end up working out for you? looking to load up some 180 eld-ms in my 24" with a can, so hoping to get within 20 fps of what you listed. so just over 3000 fps. How has the 180 eld trued out as far as BC goes?

 

[Cloverprint]

7mm-08
Norma Brass
Fed 210 Primer
Berger 140gr Hunting VLD
COAL: 2.804
41.8gr Varget
Tikka T3x (22-5/16" Barrel)
2760fps

 

[MShort]

how did this load end up working out for you? looking to load up some 180 eld-ms in my 24" with a can, so hoping to get within 20 fps of what you listed. so just over 3000 fps. How has the 180 eld trued out as far as BC goes?

I am now running 66.5 of R26. The barrel now has about 200 rounds down it and is currently getting 3030fps, single digit sd’s, brass growth is negligible and accuracy is still amazing. I have a buddy running the same load in his 24” Krieger 7 WSM and he is averaging 3015 FPS.

5rds at 200 yds and I’m no sniper.

5rds at 200yds. The one out was first round clean bore

 

[mpk1996]

I am now running 66.5 of R26. The barrel now has about 200 rounds down it and is currently getting 3030fps, single digit sd’s, brass growth is negligible and accuracy is still amazing. I have a buddy running the same load in his 24” Krieger 7 WSM and he is averaging 3015 FPS.

5rds at 200 yds and I’m no sniper.

5rds at 200yds. The one out was first round clean bore

nice. I didn't get quite that velocity with mine. I have a 24" barrel as well on a short action. with the 180 eld-m and RL26 I got: 66.0g - 2934, 67.0g - 2980, and 68.0g - 3035. the 67.0 was the best group. I might try 67.0, 67.3, 67.6 on my next try, and try and stretch it out some and see if they are still stable at distance. I think my barrel is only a 1:9 twist

 

[lennyo3034]

Are you guys talking about 7 RM or 7WSM with those RL26 loads?

 

[R700Gunslinger]

Started load development/testing for my new 7mm Rem Mag last weekend. My rifle is built on a trued Rem 700 action with a Rock Creek barrel and Fat Bastard muzzle brake. Barrel is an 8 twist and finished at 26 inches (not including brake).

7mm Rem Mag
183 gr. SMK
71.5 gr. H1000
Norma brass
CCI 250 primers
SD - 5
ES - 12
Avg. FPS 2922
5 shot 1/2 inch group

 

[Noles77]

Need a good starter point fir a 7mm 168ELD-M out of a factory sendero 9.25 twist barrel will be using ince fired hornady brass to start

 

[RTH1800]

With a good shoulder angle and sufficient shoulder surface area combined with using bushing dies and no expander ball case length is not going to change much.

 

[erslll]

Anyone have any data on 175 ELD-X's in a 7mm RM?


I guess I am the only one so far.

Tried some RL 22 today in my Remington 700 Long Range, 7mm RM, 26" barrel, Hellfire brake. Pretty disappointed with the speed but after looking through this thread again, it looks like I can go up a fair amount on powder.

60.5 gr RL22
Hornady virgin brass
.020 off the lands
Rem 9 1/2 primers
175 ELD-X
2707 fps

So I gave up on RL 22. I could get some speed but accuracy was pretty bad.

Moved on to RL 26.

66.0 gr RL 26
Hornady brass
touching lands
CCI 250 primers
175 ELD-X
2930 fps

Still not getting great 100 yard groups but ok. Shot a 4" group at 600 yds with it though so I can live with that. I am sure the 9.25" twist factory barrel is holding me back on the heavier bullets. That being said.... I loaded up some 180 gr ELD-M test loads today to see if I can prove that point and justify a rebarrell.

 

[BornLifted]

New to Reloading 7mm mag, buddy wants to reload with me for his gun, but not new to Reloading. After reading through most of these posts, is h1000 not a bit hit for the 7mm? Found a smoking deal for an 8#er and was going to hook my buddy up with it, but not seeing a lot of love for it. His gun is an older Winchester 70, stock. He’s wanting to be able to push out for elk to 600 yards and bought some 175 accubonds for our first ladder. Are we going the right direction or should we go a different direction! Thanks in advance.

 

[M_R_Woodard]

H1000 will work fine but I get better velocity from Retumbo.

 

[BornLifted]

Greatly appreciated

 

[crunchy]

7mm Rem Mag
Norma brass
69 grains H-1000
Fed 215 primer
168 VLDs
.015 off the lands

 

[sabrecross]

7mm rem mag (Remington Sendero SF II, 26" barrel, 1x9.25 twist)

Norma Brass/ Hornady
66 grains of H1000
CCI BR2 (large)
Berger 168 Hunting VLD
.010" off the lands

2.745" case to ogive length
.047" headspace
2.493-2.445" case overall length

1/4" 5-shot group (at my best)
Avg - 2835 fps
ES- 25
SD- 8

68.5 degrees
29.2 pressure
61% humidity

 

[clcustom1911]

7mm rem mag (Remington Sendero SF II, 26" barrel, 1x9.25 twist)

Norma Brass/ Hornady
66 grains of H1000
CCI BR2 (large)
Berger 168 Hunting VLD
.010" off the lands

2.745" case to ogive length
.047" headspace
2.493-2.445" case overall length

1/4" 5-shot group (at my best)
Avg - 2835 fps
ES- 25
SD- 8

68.5 degrees
29.2 pressure
61% humidity

When you put ".047" headspace", does that mean .047 of bullet jump to the lands?

 

[cdeiglmeier]

Nice load in my rifle also using 180 hybrids,bug holes. Thanks

Those shooting RL33 with the 180's+, what was your starting load that you worked up from? I can't find anything on recommended starting load online.

 

[pinhead]

Try downloading the Sierra app on your phone. I have an iPhone and it works great.
Pick the caliber, then bullet (limited to Sierra bullets though). Use the slider on the bottom for your desired velocity.

 

[cdeiglmeier]

Try downloading the Sierra app on your phone. I have an iPhone and it works great.
Pick the caliber, then bullet (limited to Sierra bullets though). Use the slider on the bottom for your desired velocity.


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Thanks! I will definitely download that and give it a go Didn't know that existed!

 

[clcustom1911]

Try downloading the Sierra app on your phone. I have an iPhone and it works great.
Pick the caliber, then bullet (limited to Sierra bullets though). Use the slider on the bottom for your desired velocity.


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+1 on my Android ran BlackBerry

..... Yes, I said "BlackBerry"






.... Keyboards rule....





...stop judging me.

 

[WARDOG]

This topic is getting a little stale.
I'm looking for data, 7WSM + 180 Berger H-VLD
POWDERS OF RL25 or H1000
Surgeon Scalpel 26" Kreiger 1:9 twist
I am looking for velocities of 2900 fps +/- 50 fps.
Thanks - WARDOG

 

[sierracharlie338]

Yup need some 150gr 7mm-08 data as well. Or a whole separate thread for that matter on the 7mm-08

 

[Doc68]

Is anyone using Lapua 7mm-08 brass, if so could you give me a reading of your necks with a bullet seated. I just want to compare it to mine.

thanks in advance.

 

[sierracharlie338]

Is anyone using Lapua 7mm-08 brass, if so could you give me a reading of your necks with a bullet seated. I just want to compare it to mine.

thanks in advance.

I will be soon b