7mm 162 ELD-M at 2700 fps. Experiences?

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Originally Posted by Kelton

And it doesnt necessary point directly at you when I say work up if some one goes and says 45gns of 2208 for example and a new to it all reloader googles 7mm08 reloading in new zealand 162gn hornady and sees 45gn 2208 they might load a bunch of cases with 45gn of 2208 and blow up a rifle . Not every one is as clever as you amd you'll rarely see top end loads posted on threads try asking via PM

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Couldn't agree more. I see it all the time on reloading pages on face book, someone asking about loads for "x" rifle in "x" caliber, the amount of replies that are well over book max is ridiculous. I have no problem with pushing past book max but putting it on the internet is a recipe for disaster

As stated on the previous page. I'm getting the 162gr Amax hovering around 2640-2650 fps in a 20" T3 using a slightly warm load of 2208.

42gr of 08 gave me around 2650fps 18” barrel sako few grns over max


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Originally Posted by buzzman

42gr of 08 gave me around 2650fps 18” barrel sako few grns over max


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That with 162’s bro?


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Originally Posted by Danny

That with 162’s bro?


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Yip yip me nephew uses same load in his 75


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Originally Posted by Danny

That with 162’s bro?


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Good load for that new shooter of your's

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Had the 162’s doing 2740 mag fit in an 18”mod7 saum using v100. They performed well in close and out to a tad over 500yd(longest shot I did with the short barrel) on everything. IMHO they are a good do near everything projectile for 0 - 600yd at the velocities mentioned throughout this thread. 😎

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Originally Posted by Sikahunter262

Yep that's what I was curious to know, maybe RL17 hence asking the question as I'm only getting mid 2500s before hitting pressure signs with 18 inch barrel. Plenty of people publish their load data, but Kelton has something against this for some reason. People are adults and can make that call themselves, if they can't then they shouldn't be reloading.

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Correct this is a forum its a wealth of load data but often top end loads are exchanged via pm one of my reasons for doing do is so its not found on google . Peoples level of experience vary and I dont want to contributeto damaged gear or worse injury.

The same cartridge doesnt mean you can use the same data. Between my rifle and a good friends hes 70fps faster for the exact same charge same brand barrel same reamer.


2208 will see these velocitys in certain rifles not in others plain and simple yes some powders will be faster some will be slower some will hit pressure quicker itll depend on the individual rifle.