The only powder I've tried that would hit 2,700 fps within SAAMI limits with a 160 in a 22" bbl'd 7-08 was Big Game.

RL17, H4350, RL17, Varget, and 2000MR would absolutely not get there.

2,650 or a bit less is the general "normal" for 160's in 22" barrels.

But I've always said the 7-08 is one of the most hot-rodded cartridges out there.


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