I have shot it a little in a 7mm-08. I tried 48.5 grains with a 140 grain Sierra and the velocity was 2,952 fps. Even though the Hodgdon paperback said the max was 52 grains, I was afraid that was too hot, and next tried 46 and 47 grains. They clocked just over 2,700 and nearly 2,800 fps respectively.

I'm going to try again with 47.5 grains. I haven't evaluated accuracy yet. If I can work up to 2,900 fps with accuracy, it will be something good. My barrel is 22" long.


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