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Looking to load some 120BTs for a browning BAR in 7-08
Any General all around powder recommendations for the 7mm-08?
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Depends a little on your barrel length. But if it's 26 inches you very well may want to try H414 or W760.
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I shoot Varget under 140's in my 7-08 and can't imagine it wouldn't shoot equally well with 120's.
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Reloader 15 or Ramshot Big Game. The 120 NBT with Reloader 15 at around 3000 fps has shot exceptionally in the 7-08s I've tried it in.
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I asked the same question a couple of months ago, here is the link to the thread 7mm/08, 120 NBTs I got fantastic accuracy with everything but MR2000. Ended up using Big Game FWIW. I hope your workup goes as easy as mine did...
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i've had good accuracy and vel. with w760
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Everyone thank you!
PINEYWOODS, Thank you for that link I just bookmarked it all great info.
The Barrel on the BAR short-trac is 22"
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Work up to 44 grains of RL-15, that's my favorite way to fly.
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I asked the same question a couple of months ago, here is the link to the thread 7mm/08, 120 NBTs I got fantastic accuracy with everything but MR2000. Ended up using Big Game FWIW. I hope your workup goes as easy as mine did... What charge did you settle on, and what velocity did you get? Thanks, P
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I was running Varget when I had a 7-08 and 120's
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I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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45 grains of varget gets me 3050 with 120 bt.
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Don't know squat about BAR's but CFE 223 will easily fetch 3200fps with 120's in a 22" bolt gun......
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I shoot Varget under 140's in my 7-08 and can't imagine it wouldn't shoot equally well with 120's. Yup. It's the most accurate with 120's in my rifle.
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Work up to 44 grains of RL-15, that's my favorite way to fly. +1
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