Suggested Loads for my new 7-08?

[jurban]

I'm thinking I would like to try some 140 grain accubonds. Unfortunately I do not have a Nosler Reload Manual. Maybe behind either RL15 or RL19. But I'm open to other suggestions on powder? Wondering if anyone has any load data that they wouldn't mind sharing so I can work my own load up with some RL15 or RL19.

Thanks

 

[bedrock]

I use IMR4350 in mine

 

[Jess]

I use Speer 145 grs Grand Slams in mine with Reloader 19.

 

[sbtennex]

Couple we use regularly for the 140 AB - 41.0 grs RL-15, CCI200 primer, OAL 2.795" (for my Stevens, can't go any warmer and though the speed isn't quite what we expected, around 2650, the accuracy is great) and for a 700 24" we settled on 40.2 grs IMR4895, same primer, OAL 2.800" giving right around 2790-2800 fps. Again, very accurate, subMOA easily. More powder started to loosen up groups too much, less did the same. A great little cartridge to work with, super easy to load for. Lots of powders worked well and you can shoot the 7-08 all day long it's such a pleasure to handle.

 

[jurban]

I use Speer 145 grs Grand Slams in mine with Reloader 19.

Hey Jess any idea on what type of speed your are getting? And how much powder are you running behind those Speers 145 grand slams

 

[Jess]

Hey Jess any idea on what type of speed your are getting? And how much powder are you running behind those Speers 145 grand slams

I am shooting max load (can't remember what that is without referring to my Speer manual). But if I recall correctly the velocity is somewhere between 2850 and 2950 fps.

 

[Steeleco]

I'm loading book max of Varget under 140 Accubonds. They're not super fast, but they are very accurate and more than lethal.

 

[jed]

I also use IMR 4350. 46.1 with the nosler boattail shoots like a house afire in mine but my rifle seems to prefer loads in the 2700 fps range. I used to use the grand slams with if I recall correctly 47.5 of the IMR 4350. Now I can't seem to decide between the partition and accubond.

 

[Eagleye]

You may want to try W760 or H414 with that 7-08 and the 140 grain AB. I have had great success with these ball powders in several 7-08s. start at 44 grains and work up carefully. Regards, Eagleye

 

[DAR 701]

45.3 grains of IMR 4350 with the 140 Accubonds gives me small repeatable groups. Shot out of a stock Remmy 700 CDL. This spring I plan on trying some 46 grain IMR 4350 loads and see how they shoot.