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When looking up load data for the 7mm08, the manuals usually list preferred powders and speeds for 24-26 inch barrels. Is there any data listed that shows preferred powder and speed for a 20 inch barrel? If you have any experience with a 7mm08 and 20 inch barrel, how has your preference gone?
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The 20" barrel makes no significant difference as to which powders do well.
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My most accurate loads in the 7-08 were with W760 powder.
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H4350, IMR3031 and H4895 have been great in my two.
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I use IMR 4350, probably not the fastest, but very accurate in a model 7 for me
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RL-15 does very well, BG or Varget.
I use a lot of RL15 from 120gr- 140gr.
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I have used Varget, CFE223 and Big Game with 120 to 140 gr BT's and TTSX.
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I currently have a Remington 700 20" barrel in 7mm08. I use imr 4895 & hornady 139 gr. sp .
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I get very good results with Varget and 140 gr Sierra Gameking bullets. I also get good results with IMR4895 and Big Game. My rifle is not real picky. 22 inch barrel
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Varget pushing 139 Interlocks and CFE 223 pushing 120 TTSXs out of my Montana and Classic Select. My Featherweight likes em, too.
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I just bought my 7-08 and I have not loaded any ammo yet. I plan on using AA2700. I use it for my .243 as well. It's in the burn rage of Hodgdon H-414 and IMR 4350.
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Take your pick. I have used IMR-4350, Big Game, RL-15 and Varget. I'm sure others will work but I know for sure any of those 4 work well.
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I found good accuracy with Staball match and 120 ballistic tips in my 18” barrel Nula.
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I currently have a Remington 700 20" barrel in 7mm08. I use imr 4895 & hornady 139 gr. sp . What kind of speeds are you seeing with a 20 inch barrel?
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Take your pick. I have used IMR-4350, Big Game, RL-15 and Varget. I'm sure others will work but I know for sure any of those 4 work well. One of the beautiful things about the 7-08 is that a variety of powders work great. Along with those you've listed, I've also made very accurate hunting loads with RL16, H414, and H4350. Any powder that accurately delivers a 140gr Accubond/partition at 2800fps, or 120 ballistic tip at 3000fps will kickasss in the field. Anymore for me, I've whittled mine down to Varget and Big Game in that order.
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I used to use H4350 with 140 grain bullets but am now using Big Game as it gives a bit more velocity and perhaps slightly better accuracy.
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