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Build Data and Load Data for a non-conventional Cadex R7 build
the load data posted below is just for reference
trials were done on my recently-built, extremely accurate rifle named "the hair dryer"
action: Cadex R7 (why? it is solid as a tank)
Caliber: 308 win
Trigger: Cadex EVO DX2
Muzzle Device: Hypertap Standard (why? recoil reduction needed using ACOG - short eye relief)
Chassis: KRG Bravo (why? forend length, overall weight, and being a fixed Chassis/stock)
Scope (*): ACOG (why? i) large FOV ii) weight reduction)
Red Dot: RMR (why? 50-100 yd steel target)
Barrel: Bartlein 5R, 1-10 twist, Straight Double Taper Palma Style, 1'' at muzzle, 11.5'' long (why? to achieve heavy barrel and preferred rifle weight at the same time)
Total Weight: around 10 lbs
OAL: 33.25''
Load #1 (good): 110 gr Hornady VMAX, 110 gr Nosler Varmageddon, Lapua brass, BR-2 primer, 46.7 gr Varget, 2524-255
5 FPS;
Load #2 (very good): 110 gr Hornady VMAX, Lapua brass, BR-2 primer, 43.3-44.4 gr H335, 2632-2836 FPS;
Load #3 (garbage): 110 gr Hornady VMAX, Lapua brass, BR-2 primer, 43-44.2 gr IMR3031, 2434-255
1 FPS;
Load #4 (good): 155 gr Hornady ELDM, Lapua brass, BR-2 primer, 42.6 gr Varget, 2250 FPS;
Load #5 (very good): 150 gr Hornady SST, FMJ, and BTSP, Lapua brass, BR-2 primer, 42.6 gr Varget, 2360-2408 FPS;
Load #6 (very good): 168 gr Hornady AMAX, Lapua brass, BR-2 primer, 42.6 gr Varget, 2313 FPS;
Load #7 (40.6 gr seems to be the best): 150 gr Hornady SST, Lapua brass, BR-2 primer, 40-41.2 gr IMR3031, 2277-2426 FPS;
Load #8: 168 gr Hornady AMAX, Lapua brass, BR-2 primer, IMR3031 TBA
Comparisons:
22'' barrel Mauser M18
Load #7: 150 gr Hornady SST, Lapua brass, BR-2 primer, 40-42.4 gr IMR3031, 2550-2780 FPS;
20'' barrel Tikka T3 lite
Load #2: 110 gr Hornady VMAX, Lapua brass, BR-2 primer, 44.4 gr H335, 3244 FPS;
Last edited by a1b3rt; 04-20-2022 at 01:32 PM.
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CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Good info, thanks! I am also able to confirm from a similar style build that hits out to 500 yards are still dead easy!
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Thank you for sharing the loading data and specifications for your rifle.
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