Thread: 7mm08 down loading to reduce noise

I've been thinking about putting together a low velocity/ noise bush load for shooting over the dog.

I was amazed at how much louder my rifle was when doing load development and cranking the speed right up. When shooting sub 50m I don't need all that speed and I I'm trying to be mindful of the dogs ears

My plan is to run 140gr sierra sbts at 2200ish fps.

Hornady has data for 2208 33.5gr at 2400 but nothing for 2206h or 2209.

Getting to the question

1.
What powder is better suited to reduce noise
A low charge of a faster burning powder or use a powder that's slow burning like 2217 or 2225?

2.
How low of a charge is to low?
I've read about under pressure acting alot like over pressure