Thread: Kimber Load Development

What's the bbl length on your 7-08? Have you considered leaving the bbl where it is but threading for suppressor ?
I've got a similar dilema with my 7-08, its a 22in bbl and have a "long" (500yd) load worked up with 150 ELDx doing 2750fps w RL16.
If I chop to end up with shorter over all length with suppressor, then I'm going to have to chop at least 4in off it.... and loose 100 - 150 fps. When bush hunting I use a milder pill/load & run the rifle non suppressed. For long range shots you usually have got time to whack on the suppressor & set up for shot. So I'm debating going to 20in bbl & hopefully only loose 50-60 fps, bare rifle for bush hunting (same overall length as 16in bbl plus suppressor) & add suppressor for tops/longer range stuff.