Thread: 7mm08 loads 150 - 168gr

Curious to see what members are running this weight class in their 708 and what results you guys have had. Am particularly interested in the 154gr SST and 162gr A MAX. What speeds you are getting with different powders, barrel length, terminal results etc. Just seriously contemplating one.

Just finished my load yesterday.

308 Lapua brass necked down, 162 amax seated to fit mag, 41.0g ar2208, cci250 primers.



Good enough for me. Probably 2650-2700 fps. Yet to chrony. Dont really care either way.

Chris

even at 2650 its carrying the magic (mythic) 1000 ft/lbs to 700 yards. keep meaning to try the amaxes in my 7mm08 but not sure how it will go in a 19'barrel...(can get 140s going 2850 ok though)

Crnkin - what length barrel and what twist?

I'm just trying to decide between a 7-08 and a 284 win barrel for a re-barrel project ...

Originally Posted by Tim

Crnkin - what length barrel and what twist?

I'm just trying to decide between a 7-08 and a 284 win barrel for a re-barrel project ...

If its for the 601 7-08 will fit the mag better



#3 was 46.5 gr of 2209 with the 150 corelokt going 2650, had them up to 2791 and grouped well (another target) but to be on the safe side went the slower load as it was winter...summer may have got the hotter one getting a bit to hot, 24" barrel

I was just thinking

Probably go 7-08 and see what 160gr accubonds do in a trueflite 9 twist.

factory 24 inch remington 700, had Abe recrown it (maybe 2mm off?) and bed it. Filled the stock with devcon, painted and voila, 1/2 MOA.

I guess the twist is 9.5?

Accubonds will be mint. My next load will be 150g ttsx also with 2208. Probably wont shoot as good. They're gay to seat too.

284 is faster than 7mm08 by heaps, but youll struggle to fit a 284 seated to the lands in any short action. Better off with 7mm08 or 6.5-284. Or maybe 7-47 Lapua?

Chris

Originally Posted by crnkin

I guess the twist is 9.5?

Chris

Rem 700 in 7-08 is 9.25

Originally Posted by crnkin

factory 24 inch remington 700, had Abe recrown it (maybe 2mm off?) and bed it. Filled the stock with devcon, painted and voila, 1/2 MOA.

I guess the twist is 9.5?

Accubonds will be mint. My next load will be 150g ttsx also with 2208. Probably wont shoot as good.

Chris

For shooting elephants when you go on safari ? even 130s in 308 will fully penetrate TWO large reds threw the shoulders

130 barnes? Ive seen bull tahr suck up 180 ttsx from a win mag, and not exit. Then again, they werent under spotlight

Yeah barnes are awesome. What is not awesome is using light pills, heavier have a far flatter trajectory.

Chris

Originally Posted by crnkin

130 barnes? Ive seen bull tahr suck up 180 ttsx from a win mag, and not exit. Then again, they werent under spotlight

Yeah barnes are awesome. What is not awesome is using light pills, heavier have a far flatter trajectory.

Chris

Sorry but someone has to say this.... Do you read what you write before you hit the post button??? Your talking utter shit and have no idea what your talkin about....

But hey keep goin its all entertainment ah...

Yes heaver pills generally have a better bc but the Barnes is not a long range pill.
Good luck shooting your first deer at 600+m with the Barnes
Got a photo of that 180ttsx as obviously you recovered it if it didn't exit.

I help someone get there first big game, two species in less than twelve hours then more spotted in daylight and suddenly everything "I" have shot or seen shot is in the spotlight. Grow up Chris Iv shot more deer in daylight than you've had premature ejaculations........ actually no maybe not

Sorry boys its a shame you can dish out the shit but not take it. hahahaha!

I see what you did there, do one good deed then claim to be holy.

You make me crack the fuck up. Seriously, lighten up. Ok?

Chris

Originally Posted by crnkin

Sorry boys its a shame you can dish out the shit but not take it. hahahaha!

I see what you did there, do one good deed then claim to be holy.

You make me crack the fuck up. Seriously, lighten up. Ok?

Chris

Have you got proof of anything u ever talked? the time u loaded subsonic 140s in the .270 and had fun dialing them on rabbits all before you even knew what a chrony was.... I rrreeeaaallllyyyyy wanna see that!

Sorry Chris for trying to give you a perspective on how the barnes perform from someone who has actually shot a few with them.
You clearly know better and dont need my or anyone else's advice.

One good deed? LOL you dont know me at all as evidenced by your spotlighting slur.