Thread: Model 7 7mm08 150gn eldx load development

Originally Posted by craigc

Interesting thread, I'm thinking of purchasing a Model 7 in 7mm08, so this has been a great thread.

I too really like the 150 ELDX and am loading it in my .284 (19 inch barrel) with 51.5g of R17, its cruising at 2726 fps, I tried heavier loads but the groups opened up. I've got some R26 and am thinking of trying that, but you burn a lot of powered and projectiles developing loads and you all know there a bit harder to come by at the moment!

:-)

I've just worked up a load in a couple of Tikka 7/08 with the 150 eldx they shot very well at 2684fps I didn't get to try them on animals.
But I'm sure I'll here very soon.

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Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter

A mate of mine has asked me to load for his 7mm08 Tikka.

Managed to grab a tub of IMR 4166 Enduro.
154gr ssts. Hornady once fired cases and a nice set of RCBS dies from gunworks which got here in 2 days(amazing service).

Be interesting to see how IMR 4166 compares to the tried and true 2208.....

Interested to see how you get on

Have also committed to this after reading good things. Going to revive my M700 out of retirement. Will be using 2206H as have a 18inch barrel

150 Eld-x. Tikka t3. 40.5gn 2208. Front on neck shot @152m,bang flop. Recovered bullet from under skin between shoulders,Pretty pleased with the combination.

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Originally Posted by hunter Al.7mm08

150 Eld-x. Tikka t3. 40.5gn 2208. Front on neck shot @152m,bang flop. Recovered bullet from under skin between shoulders,Pretty pleased with the combination.

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Awesome I load 40.2 so hopefully similar results.

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Originally Posted by Southerner223

Have also committed to this after reading good things. Going to revive my M700 out of retirement. Will be using 2206H as have a 18inch barrel
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Will fly with 2206h. I got the 162s doing nearly 2700 from the same length barrel with it so 150s should be comfy over 2700 which makes them lethal up close and out a long way

Originally Posted by superdiver

Will fly with 2206h. I got the 162s doing nearly 2700 from the same length barrel with it so 150s should be comfy over 2700 which makes them lethal up close and out a long way

Be interested to hear how you get on.

I got good velocity with RL17 but ran into issues in summer. 2208 gave great accuracy but over 100 fps lower velocity. I push both the 150 ELDX and 162 ELDM with the same charge weight of 2208 and have identical velocity. Think this is due to the stouter jacket on the eldx. Am curious about 2206h tho...

Well now you've done it @dannyb you've made these popular if they weren't already I've gone this route as well, ladder (ish) test loads ready to shoot.

Originally Posted by Rated M for Magnum

Well now you've done it @dannyb you've made these popular if they weren't already I've gone this route as well, ladder (ish) test loads ready to shoot.

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I've got enough to last me a while will be a lot of dead deer before I need to replenish stock, at the rate I'm getting out that could be years

Originally Posted by dannyb

I've got enough to last me a while will be a lot of dead deer before I need to replenish stock, at the rate I'm getting out that could be years

I hear you ha ha it had already been a while before this lock down and now work is getting busy...one day I'll get back out there

Originally Posted by Southerner223

Have also committed to this after reading good things. Going to revive my M700 out of retirement. Will be using 2206H as have a 18inch barrel
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Have ya ended up testing this?
I've been lazy and still haven't tested mine yet.

Originally Posted by Mackattack

Have ya ended up testing this?
I've been lazy and still haven't tested mine yet.

In the same! Have sorted out another load so had this on the back burner as such. Hopefully next couple weeks and I'll post results

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Finaly got out to test my loads using 2206h rifle is a Tikka t3x with 20" barrel my coal was 71.7mm Winchester brass fed primers I started at 39 and went to 40.5 in .5 Increments
39= 2703fps with a es of 13 35mm 3 shot grp super light recoil
39.5 = 2726fps ES 46 40mm grp worst recoil
40= 2760ish (forgot to reset chrono so only picked up 2) ES 19 17mm grp
40.5 =2776fps ES 5 35mm grp (pulled the shit out of one and other 2 touching) no pressure signs found which I though I would.
To confirm the Chrono speeds fired 3 120nbt over it at average of 3166 ES 12 and 10mm grp. I have validated this to 500yds so Chrono reading well.
The 40gr nd 40.5gr loads will be worth further looking aswell as loading a few more up higher.
Very happy with results

Hopefully have this tested in the new year. Along with 120 sierra game changer for when im out and need a goat cull or wallabies for example

Originally Posted by GlenM

Just out of curiosity, what velocity did you get with the factory precision hunter?

I’m getting 2570 ft/sec out of a 18 inch barrel on my model 7 with the factory ammunition. Shoots pretty well too, so well that I can’t see the point in reloading, at the moment; as long as I can get ammunition! :-)