Anyone using or tryed 150gn B/T's in there 7-08?
I know some guys that use 140gn B/T's with good results and just interested to know how the 150s would go.
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Anyone using or tryed 150gn B/T's in there 7-08?
I know some guys that use 140gn B/T's with good results and just interested to know how the 150s would go.
+1 interested,
especially in a shorter tube (20")
I reckon fuckin great. If you don't try them I will. Running 140s in mine but looking to get something with a bit more heft.
@kiwijames if you do try them let me know and we can compare notes. Haven't loaded any yet. Are you using 2208 with the 140's?
RL15 gave best speed and accuracy.
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+1 interested
Any updates @Shootm ??
I've been considering trying the 150gr version out lately for a little extra oomph! I've only got 2208 handy....perhaps 2209 might work better?
@distant stalker - ever tried the 150gr BT?
If you can't do it with a 140gr your probably better going to a bigger case.... (Insert wink here)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pop Shot
No not yet. @Pop Shot
I wanted to give the 150's a run in my 7mm08 but could never ever find any. On paper they stack up pretty good - I'd love to hear what your results are like.
I think I might buy a box and go from there. I'd like to think I could get 2750fps from my 20" tube?Quote:
Originally Posted by LJP
RL17 should definitely do 2,700ish with a 150 going by my 140gr experiences & this powder.
Your wearing the toe of your boot more there bro.... LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Pop Shot
What projectiles is everyone using? There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of choices of projectiles that are reasonably priced with a good BC below the 162gr amaxes.
140g Gamekings
150g Ballistic Tips
140g Ballistic Tips
120g Ballistic Tips
If the 162gr Amax's shoot well in your gun I'd bypass the ballistic tips & SST's etc in favour of these. I found 140gr BT's run out of puff about 500 yards with very average on game performance where the 162 Amax's were still sledge hammers out to about 700 yards on small to medium sized game.
Rifle's in at the shop getting looked at at the moment as I was struggling to get it to shoot anything well. I'm hoping that the amaxs will work when I get it back, just wondering what other people are using as not a whole lot of projectiles under the 162g amaxs that appeal to me. Fingers crossed sierra start making 7mm tipped match kings, I'd be pretty keen on giving those a go too.
Amaxes should work, 41 gr2208 had them grouping best
Is that at mag length?
What sort of speeds you getting? And out of what barrel length?
Yes mag length, 19" barrel was in the 2500 range, the 140gr nosler bts have worked very well for me as an alternative have shot a lot of animals in a lot of scenarios and never had an issue from 10-500 yards. Placement is key