Thread: 7mm08 loads and a short barrel

OK - I have a Remington Mountain rifle with a 19 inch barrel in 7mm08. I want a load to shoot bull tahr and big stags.

So far I have with good accuracy:

139 grain Interlock at 2728 fps.

130 Speer at 2850 fps


I also have a 140 grain Ballistic tip going 2850fps with 2209, but it really shouldnt be going that fast in this short barrel and it kicks significantly more. The cases look fine, primers look fine, bolt lifts fine...might have to tone it down though...

What else can I try...