Thread: 7mm08 loads 150 - 168gr

Is it worth trying 2209?

Im running 23.something inch bbl. Might head up lake lyndon again on friday with some 2209 loads. If it can shoot accurate at max capacity, might be a better option than the 2208. Will do a load for the barnes 150 TTSX too.

Best thing about the 162 amax is they are a proven performer. Ive had bad results with 140 SST (270) and 208g amax, but the 162's have quite a following, especially at lower speeds (norway etc).

4 inches at 300 yards is mint. I bet you cant judge the wind that close anyway.

Chris

We are using a mild load of 2209 (44.5gr) with the 162 amax in my boys A-bolt and getting 2600. Got up to 2720 during load development but groups opened up and it was a heavily compressed load (wanted to keep it to mag length of 71.15mm) so the projectile is very deep in the case.
Not sure what the jump is but we are very happy with the accuracy we're getting - sub moa out to 600. Most groups running at 4 - 5 inches at that distance with the odd 1 around 3.
He's shot about a doz Reds with this load and so far none have needed a second shot which has made my 300wsm's backup role redundant

My OAL is 72.2mm so will be pretty close.

How many grains were compressed? You'd almost be compressed at 44.5?

Chris

Yeah it's slightly compressed at 44.5 (can hear a little crunching during seating) but if you used a drop tube it probably be ok.