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3/27/2011 9:09:57 PM EDT
Hi,
I've got over 9 pounds of Reloader 7 left over since I sold my 458 SOCOM upper.  What other loads use R7?  What can I do with it if it's not something I normally load?  It doesn't seem practical to sell it on the net because of shipping costs.  I saw that someone was trying to load 300 BLK with it, but was advised against it.  Does anyone use R7 for 223 Rem?  I'm getting ready to add that caliber.  Your input is greatly appreciated.  
J
3/27/2011 9:19:08 PM EDT
[#1]
It can be used with .223.   IIRC, the max charge is relatively light compared to other powders.
3/27/2011 10:30:22 PM EDT
[#2]
RE-7 works really well in .223 loads, using 55gr and lighter bullets. Very accurate. Works great with .30-30 loads also. Check out page 6 here.

 
3/28/2011 1:38:51 AM EDT
[#3]
40 to 55gr bullets in the 223, 30/30, 35 Rem, light bullets in 308 and 30/06, 45/70, and 444 Marlin. I am sure there are others.
3/28/2011 3:06:45 AM EDT
[#4]
6.8 SPCII

Works great in 85-100gr bullets.
3/28/2011 3:37:09 AM EDT
[#5]
ReLoder 7 has long been my goto powder for cast bullets in rifles, particularly .30WCF, .30-40, and .30-06. It's also worked well in .45-70s.
As mentioned above, it's a little too fast for .223.
3/28/2011 4:58:28 AM EDT
[#6]
Thanks for all of the valuable info.  I think I'll hold on to it.  As I mentioned I'm getting ready to start loading 223 and I've got a 35 Remington that my dad gave me that I've thought about reloading for.  I appreciate your help.
J
3/28/2011 1:00:07 PM EDT
[#7]
Edited: I'm an idiot and didn't read the OP.
3/28/2011 1:08:24 PM EDT
[#8]
Buy a 6.8 and use it with the 77-95gr bullets for hunting.
3/28/2011 1:35:33 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
Edited: I'm an idiot and didn't read the OP.


Movin in on me,,, sounds like something I would do..
3/28/2011 3:23:17 PM EDT
[#10]
The perfect powder for .17 fireball and .221 fireball
3/28/2011 3:28:40 PM EDT
[#11]
One of my pet loads that produces consistent sub MOA results for me is 22g RE-7 under 55g Nosler BTs.
3/28/2011 3:44:50 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
One of my pet loads that produces consistent sub MOA results for me is 22g RE-7 under 55g Nosler BTs.


That is a very warm load, Work up carefully, Sierra list 21.5gr max (in ARs, it may be O.K. in bolt actions). 21.5 gr with a Rem 7 1/2 primer is a great accuracy load in several guns.

Note: Marine 78's load is 0.5gr below max in Sierra's bolt action data.

3/28/2011 6:56:29 PM EDT
[#13]
Click http://www.alliantpowder.com/products/default.aspx Then click on "Rifle", "Reloader 7" and "View All Reloader 7 Recipes". That's a good start.



Bob
3/28/2011 9:13:42 PM EDT
[#14]
Quoted:
Quoted:
One of my pet loads that produces consistent sub MOA results for me is 22g RE-7 under 55g Nosler BTs.


That is a very warm load, Work up carefully, Sierra list 21.5gr max (in ARs, it may be O.K. in bolt actions). 21.5 gr with a Rem 7 1/2 primer is a great accuracy load in several guns.



Sierra also use a .223 chambered Colt rifle and not a 5.56 chamber, this is why Sierra's data is lower than even Hornady's.
3/28/2011 9:19:24 PM EDT
[#15]
Quoted:
6.8 SPCII

Works great in 85-100gr bullets.


My go to powder for Speer 90 gr TNT's in 6.8 SPC. Excellent velocity and accuracy.
3/29/2011 1:08:36 AM EDT
[#16]
Some 223 data is from Sierra.. Sadly, it doesn't list 40gr.

Bolt action data is a little warmer and list the 40gr bullet.
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