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8/28/2011 6:30:53 PM EDT
I've decided to finally start loading for my 7mm-08 rifles, so I am looking for any recommendations before I start working up a load.  I am using Nosler 140 and 150gr Ballistic Tips, and I have the following powders to use:  Varget, H335, H414, IMR 4064, IMR 4350, H450, TAC, BL(C)-2, IMR 4895, H4895, and Norma Rifle Powder.

Any suggestions on a certain powder that has produced the best results in your rifle(s)?
8/28/2011 7:26:44 PM EDT
[#1]
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I've decided to finally start loading for my 7mm-08 rifles, so I am looking for any recommendations before I start working up a load.  I am using Nosler 140 and 150gr Ballistic Tips, and I have the following powders to use:  Varget, H335, H414, IMR 4064, IMR 4350, H450, TAC, BL(C)-2, IMR 4895, H4895, and Norma Rifle Powder.

Any suggestions on a certain powder that has produced the best results in your rifle(s)?


I don't load this cartridge, but Nosler 6 lists IMR-4350 and H-335 as accurate powders with a max load with 140 gr BT.

Other powders like Varget, H-414, and IMR-4895 are accurate with their starting load.

Big game was listed as the most accurate powder tested, but not on your list.


With the 150 gr BT, IMR-4895 is the only powder on your list that is accurate in the max load.

Again Varget is listed accurate with the starting load.

H-380 was listed as the most accurate powder tested, but not on your list.
8/28/2011 8:05:46 PM EDT
[#2]
I load 7-08 with W-760 and H380 and find very little difference in the 2 powders. I've also had good groups with H4350.
My gun in a Remington M7, 18" barrel.
8/28/2011 9:43:11 PM EDT
[#3]
Most of the guys I know who shoot the 7mm-08 use 4895.
8/28/2011 9:55:20 PM EDT
[#4]
Here is a good resource:

http://www.6mmbr.com/7mm284.html#7mm08
8/29/2011 8:59:27 AM EDT
[#5]
Thanks for the link!
8/30/2011 8:21:47 PM EDT
[#6]
You are most welcome. Come back and let us know how it works out.
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