100gr bullet 7mm-08 load - anyone done this?

[RonR]

Although not the best or flattest caliber for coyote shooting it's what I have...and I'd like to develop a load for that to be used primarily in the -C temperatures.

Has anybody developed a load using 100 or 115 grain bullets for the 7-08?

If yes, what powders have worked for you?

Sierra lists many options. On hand I have IMR4064, W760, VV540 and Varget. I suspect Varget is the best option but if there's something that's just dynamite for them in this chambering for this weight of bullet I would appreciate you sharing.

Regards
Ronr

 

[big cal]

yes 100 gr sierra #1895 coal 2.685
w748 43gr 3100 velocity
w760 47gr 3100 velocity best
imr-4895 42gr 3100 velocity
shot a lot of coyote at 250-350 yards even 400yards
or 120gr v-max hornady #22810 coal 2.700
w760 46gr 2850 velocity
400-500 yards best of the best have fun

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

I'd load a 130 SMK for this project on dogs but that is just me.

Won't bleed as much energy , accurate as all hell, and fragile enough for the critters.

Take your pic of powder.

Been way too long since I shot 100gr out of a 7/08 so don't remember the data but I'd go on the speedier end of powders.

 

[savagelh]

I had pretty good luck with cfe223 and the lighter bullets but I didn't go lighter than 120grains.

 

[RonR]

Thanks for all the responses. I'll keep the CFE tip in the back pocket in the future LH.

yes 100 gr sierra #1895 coal 2.685
w748 43gr 3100 velocity
w760 47gr 3100 velocity best
imr-4895 42gr 3100 velocity
shot a lot of coyote at 250-350 yards even 400yards
or 120gr v-max hornady #22810 coal 2.700
w760 46gr 2850 velocity
400-500 yards best of the best have fun

Obtained those bullets and that's what I will give as a go...760 just works for us. Thanks for the data and the "have FUN." Much obliged.

I'd load a 130 SMK for this project on dogs but that is just me.

Won't bleed as much energy , accurate as all hell, and fragile enough for the critters.

Take your pic of powder.

Been way too long since I shot 100gr out of a 7/08 so don't remember the data but I'd go on the speedier end of powders.

Rodger that. 130 SMK is a consideration going forward. (cause the 150 SMK's work excellent and made me a believer in the Sierra bullets) Based on previous results the advertising on the 100's to me is enough for me to give them a go.

Noted on the powder comments.

Now that I think of it, any 7mm 140gr Nosler bullet groups well. Pricewise the 120 BT's to the 130 SMK's is not large. If the 100's don't produce results a 120 or 130 pill will be next up.



Responses appreciated.

Regards
Ronr