Thread: 7mm08 loads 150 - 168gr

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.