Thread: 7mm RM 162 Amax

Evening.

Been trying to find a load for my 22" barrel Rem 700 7mm Rem Mag. Wondering if you intelligent buggers might be able to offer some advice.

Using 2225 and Federal Magnum Match primers and starting 1gr below min as this is what the previous owner was using (worked well for him, i just can't seem to replicate it). Working up in 0.5gr 5 shot groups to 72gr where i ran out of brass to cont. No pressure signs from my basic knowledge. and max load stated by ADI 73.5gr compressed.

Sorry i don't work in inches but again previous owner supplied me with a OAL and when measured some loads supplied came to 68mm with hornady comparator. Just checked with OAL gauge and to get it touching lands, the boat tail is only just in the neck of the case (as per pic). I could seat the projectile 5 - 5.5mm further out and it would still fit the mag box but would be able 2.5mm off the lands.

Where would you go from here?

Pictures of target were unfortunately short in a stiff breeze (also not the best shot). First lot wind L to R and second R to L (different days)
Many thanks