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7-08 Velocity ? #9115139 08/21/14
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 590 J jsthntn247 OP Campfire Regular
OP jsthntn247 Campfire Regular J Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 590	I have a custom 7mm-08 with a Rock barrel at 25.5 inches from the lug. What velocity is reasonable to expect with 140 accubonds. It was built on a long action and the throat was lengthened on the chamber to put the pressure ring of a 162 amax above the neck shoulder junction. I am getting decent groups at 2870 right now but am considering trying to see if I can get to the next node and tighten it up but don't want to trash the brass.

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Re: 7-08 Velocity ? jsthntn247 #9115201 08/21/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,257 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,257 Paradise,Alaska	WTF would you ask a question about YOUR rifle,that you have in your mitts? Wow. Double Wow...for a L/A 7-08. You might want to wear a helmet,to boot. Hint............... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? Big Stick #9115217 08/21/14
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OP jsthntn247 Campfire Regular J Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 590	I was asking for others with experience in reloading for this caliber to share what they have found. Since you have no pertinent information to this topic will you please get off your parents computer and go back to playing with your gi joes.

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? jsthntn247 #9115219 08/21/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,257 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,257 Paradise,Alaska	That guy answered your question. Congratulations on your amazing ineptitude! Hint.............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? jsthntn247 #9115568 08/21/14
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toltecgriz Campfire Ranger T Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 19,812	Originally Posted by jsthntn247 I was asking for others with experience in reloading for this caliber to share what they have found. Since you have no pertinent information to this topic will you please get off your parents computer and go back to playing with your gi joes. Seems to me he told you what you needed to know. "Be sure you're right. Then go ahead." Fess Parker as Davy Crockett

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Re: 7-08 Velocity ? toltecgriz #9115674 08/21/14
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 1,550 Mid TN K KH1473 Campfire Regular
KH1473 Campfire Regular K Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 1,550 Mid TN	Stick told you everything you need to know, in his own unique way

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? KH1473 #9115899 08/21/14
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,891 Edge of nowhere B bangeye Campfire Tracker
bangeye Campfire Tracker B Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,891 Edge of nowhere	Not a 708 owner so I can't offer much but I won't bust your chops either. If you are getting 2870 fps with a 160 gr bullet I would venture you are not leaving much on the table velocity wise. I believe if you will look at the info in the Speer #13 manual you will see that you are close to their max loads velocities and they are using a 24 inch barrel so to go much higher you will probably be pushing it. Frankly if you want a 7mm mag then I'd trade for one. Otherwise the 708 is a nice mid capacity round that does a fine job in its own right.

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? bangeye #9116061 08/21/14
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,096 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter
geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,096 Texas	Nosler #7, 140 gr. bullets. 26" test barrel My go to load is 43 gr. W-748. I load for 7-30 waters, 7-08, 7x57, 7mag, and 7stw, so I don't try to turn my 08's into STW's. Cooper Montana Varminter, 24" barrel, 100yds. Best, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? geedubya #9116124 08/21/14
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OP jsthntn247 Campfire Regular J Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 590	Thanks GWB. Reason I'm not so sure is I'm using Power Pro 2000mr and not much reloading info out there exist for it. Velocity=pressure though.

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? jsthntn247 #9116281 08/21/14
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JMR40 Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,912 Georgia	But the speeds you get with YOUR gun could be 100 fps faster, or slower with the same loads. That was the point being made above. Most people don't really want the truth. They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.

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Re: 7-08 Velocity ? JMR40 #9116324 08/21/14
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular
1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North...	Originally Posted by JMR40 But the speeds you get with YOUR gun could be 100 fps faster, or slower with the same loads. That was the point being made above. Exactly. A Chronograph is a must for load development in any particular rifle. Its not like they are expensive for the value they add to a savvy reloader. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? 1Nut #9116401 08/21/14
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,096 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter
geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,096 Texas	Originally Posted by 1Deernut Originally Posted by JMR40 But the speeds you get with YOUR gun could be 100 fps faster, or slower with the same loads. That was the point being made above. Exactly. A Chronograph is a must for load development in any particular rifle. Its not like they are expensive for the value they add to a savvy reloader. Duyring load development, I always shoot over a chrono. Here is an example. I knew that this bullet/powder combo shot well in this rifle from previous experience. In this case I decided to do a primer test, contrasting accuracy vs. velocity. Best, GWB Last edited by geedubya; 08/21/14. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? geedubya #9116974 08/21/14
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,027 Kenai Peninsula, AK L las Campfire 'Bwana
las Campfire 'Bwana L Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,027 Kenai Peninsula, AK	I'm killing chit to 500 yards with factory loads in '06 ('98 with a 27 inch heavy bbl, and a RU77 with 17 inch bbl) and Rem 725 with 700TI bbl in .260. Not that I don't favor custom reloads- it' just inconvenient at the time. I've never used a chrono - just paper at ranges. What's the problem again? The only true cost of having a dog is its death.

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? las #9116976 08/21/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,257 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,257 Paradise,Alaska	Doing same with a 22LR,further,with a chronograph and nope...no problem. Until the wind kicks in........................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? Big Stick #9116986 08/21/14
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,027 Kenai Peninsula, AK L las Campfire 'Bwana
las Campfire 'Bwana L Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,027 Kenai Peninsula, AK	True-dat. I've had to drift a few by eyeball.... Mostly it's worked. Tho there was that infamous (but unknown until somewhat later) pecker-shot on that 'bou a couple years back. Slowed him (and the other two 'bou) down, for subsequent and closer shots... I let the cow go... and have since bought an adequate range-finder... I've remembered to use it once since, forgot it twice since..... only positive results on shooting with or without - tho I passed up a shot once that I would have taken had I remembered to use the range-finder... I'm old - this new-fangled high-tech chit takes some getting used to. The only true cost of having a dog is its death.

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? las #9117365 08/22/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,257 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,257 Paradise,Alaska	No matter the Vintage...KNOWING always Trumps guessing.................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? Big Stick #9117392 08/22/14
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,096 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter
geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,096 Texas	Originally Posted by Big Stick No matter the Vintage...KNOWING always Trumps guessing.................. I'd not argue with that....... or at least be reasonably assured. One of the reasons I use a chrono. Best, GWB Last edited by geedubya; 08/22/14. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? geedubya #9117570 08/22/14
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,257 Paradise,Alaska	I'll feign my "surprise",that there's not a 162 in the bunch. Hint............... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? Big Stick #9117683 08/22/14
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,096 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter
geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,096 Texas	Originally Posted by Big Stick I'll feign my "surprise",that there's not a 162 in the bunch. Hint............... Don't tend to get to horned up over Hornadys, 'specially A-Maxes and SST's. so I'll just keep killin' critters with them lil ol Accubonds. JAFO GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: 7-08 Velocity ? geedubya #9117795 08/22/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,257 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,257 Paradise,Alaska	"Luckily" in Texas...not shooting them,is the same as shooting them. Laughing.............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

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