|
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,732
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,732 |
If that was with a max load, your velocities are somewhat slow based on my experience with a couple different 7-08s, but I don't think 100 fps is going to matter much. That's what it looks like, gauging from the data I've seen. I've got other rifles that show more velocity for a given load than I'd have expected, so I suppose it all comes out in the wash. If animals can't read head stamps, they probably can't read chronys, either.  FC
"Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet."
- Mrs. FC
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 8,211
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 8,211 |
The H4350 gave accuracy at lesser charges, but opened-up near max. If I'd be content with a measly 2,619 fps, I'd have a great load.
What was your 4350 load? 48.0 gets me 2,810 in my 22" Montana. This is right in-line with what my Montana does. 48grns of H-4350 under a 145 Speer GS gets me 2820fps and slightly sub-moa accuracy.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 37,007
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 37,007 |
Since I can't mention Big Game (the best of both worlds in two 7mm-08's) I've gotten good results with RL15, H4350, and Varget. A couple of other shooters that I know swear by H414. What works best for one as you know won't necessarily work for all. Good luck. +1 BG. You can find it if you persist. Powder Valley has had it in the past, not sure about now. DF
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,732
Campfire Tracker
|
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,732 |
I'm heading across the Southern Tier next week. Maybe I can find a shop along the way that's got it.
FC
"Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet."
- Mrs. FC
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 17,222
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 17,222 |
I burn H4350 and CFE223 in the 7mm-08 with 140's and 120's, respectively.
Now with even more aplomb
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 37,007
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 37,007 |
I'm heading across the Southern Tier next week. Maybe I can find a shop along the way that's got it.
FC Just checked. Powder Valley has BG in stock. DF
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,732
Campfire Tracker
|
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,732 |
Just found some. A few dead-ends pointed me to a little store I'd never heard of. There wasn't a single other item in the place that interested me, but they did have BG. Time to cook-up some test rounds.
FC
"Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet."
- Mrs. FC
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 37,007
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 37,007 |
IMO and in the opinions of others, BG is the best for speed plus accuracy in the 7-08. There are a few marginally faster powders, but not by much.
BG, like others in the family, meters beautifully. Load some with std. and mag. primers. Some say a mag primer will tighten groups with ball powder, although I've not seen much difference with my 7-08.
I like Varget with 120's and notice that Barnes does, too.
DF
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 10,761
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 10,761 |
Big Game is "messy" with my Chargemaster! I always get powder falling onto the scale (misses the pan) for some reason? Still testing it out but found a possible load with 140 TTSX and both 46.0 grains and 47.0 grains. The 46.0 grain shot under an inch with a cold barrel shot. The 47.0 managed two bullets in the same hole and 1 bullet vertical 1 inch?
I wonder if 49.1 (c) loading of it would be too much pressure in my firearm?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,517
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,517 |
No need for the chargemaster with Big Game. It meters great thru a common powder measure, like my old Uniflow.
If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice.
Doug
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,732
Campfire Tracker
|
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,732 |
I wonder if 49.1 (c) loading of it would be too much pressure in my firearm? That caught my attention, too. Ramshot's top # is 47.8 grains of Big Game with the 140 TTSX. I can't remember the last time I saw Barnes have a higher max than a powder mfgr. FC
"Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet."
- Mrs. FC
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,457
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,457 |
Big Game is "messy" with my Chargemaster! I always get powder falling onto the scale (misses the pan) for some reason? It bounces out, I made a taller riser for the pan & get less mess but some still makes its way out.
Where all the white women at?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,622
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,622 |
Yup! Only downside to Big Game. Can you change the speed on the chargemaster? That speed is great for 4350 however.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 37,007
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 37,007 |
Don't have a Chargemaster, first I heard of that.
It meters so slick and uniform thru a Uniflow or similar, may not need the Chargemaster with BG.
I love working with it and shooting it.
DF
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 10,761
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 10,761 |
Good to know Dirtfarmer, I haven't tried out my redding powder measurer yet. Guess it's time to start.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 229
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 229 |
Try RL17 , I am using it in My 7-08 with the 150 eldX , Barrel is 24" and im getting 2860 fps, my son shot a bull elk last night at 330 yards at the bullet went in just behind shoulder and exited thru the far shoulder.. Awesome performance in the 7-08, the gun will do 4" groups at 700 yards.
And i dont need guys to tell me thats way to fast in the 7-08, I have 5 loading on the nosler brass now and it is as tight as the first time i loaded it..
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,165
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,165 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 248
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 248 |
Very well said 243win ,bravo!!!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 13,099
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 13,099 |
Try RL17 , I am using it in My 7-08 with the 150 eldX , Barrel is 24" and im getting 2860 fps, my son shot a bull elk last night at 330 yards at the bullet went in just behind shoulder and exited thru the far shoulder.. Awesome performance in the 7-08, the gun will do 4" groups at 700 yards.
And i dont need guys to tell me thats way to fast in the 7-08, I have 5 loading on the nosler brass now and it is as tight as the first time i loaded it.. Pm sent for details. P
Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
Member #547
Join date 3/09/2001
|
|
|
|
|
263 members (1_deuce, 30Gibbs, 264mag, 1beaver_shooter, 204guy, 10gaugemag, 41 invisible),
1,559
guests, and
1,141
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,190,219
Posts18,447,444
Members73,899
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
