Thread: Powder choice for 7-08

I load for a mates T3 cut back to 18 inches
43 gr AR2209 behind a 120 gr Sierra (#1900) which has been great on (Fallow, big bodied reds, thar) all the way out to 300 mtrs.

I run the same projectile & powder in my Kimber.

As Stug says the 120 gr NBT is a tougher projectile still

I had 2208 in my 18inch tikka running the 140 at 2650 no pressure signs. Great combo, killed well out to 450 which is as far as I ever launched it. Shot into half an inch

Anyone tried the 162eldx out of a 708? Have 2208 and those to load in a mates gun. Will be chasing reds and rusa mostly. Only a 20" bbl

Originally Posted by superdiver

Anyone tried the 162eldx out of a 708? Have 2208 and those to load in a mates gun. Will be chasing reds and rusa mostly. Only a 20" bbl

I shoot 162gr ELD-M through a standard barrel tikka (22.5" I think). They do 2550 fps in the load I'm using (41gr 2208). Good groups, I've pegged a couple of deer with them and they seem to kill as good as anything else. All pass throughs so far with reasonable damage. ELD-X would be similar with more expansion I'd expect.

My usual choice for in the bush is 140gr TTSX doing 2780fps. Iv'e also got 120's doing 3000 fps for fallow etc.

Originally Posted by kickinwings

I shoot 162gr ELD-M through a standard barrel tikka (22.5" I think). They do 2550 fps in the load I'm using (41gr 2208). Good groups, I've pegged a couple of deer with them and they seem to kill as good as anything else. All pass throughs so far with reasonable damage. ELD-X would be similar with more expansion I'd expect.

My usual choice for in the bush is 140gr TTSX doing 2780fps. Iv'e also got 120's doing 3000 fps for fallow etc.

Much pressure? That is max load according to adi

Originally Posted by superdiver

Much pressure? That is max load according to adi

No pressure signs in my rifle.

Cheers mate. If you want some more of those eldms I have a part box for cheap. Kill really well but don't shoot that great out of my gun

Originally Posted by superdiver

Cheers mate. If you want some more of those eldms I have a part box for cheap. Kill really well but don't shoot that great out of my gun

Probably go one level slower than 2208 for 162's will get better fill volume and better velocity. RL16 or h414 could be worth a crack. Even at 2500 a 162 is going to be good deer medicine out to 500 odd

Originally Posted by superdiver

Cheers mate. If you want some more of those eldms I have a part box for cheap. Kill really well but don't shoot that great out of my gun

Cheers for the offer, I've got enough to keep me going for a while.

Hi all
I have a 16” suppressed 7-08 which I shoot sierra 150 grn MKs pushed by 41.5 grins of 2208 The last time on the crony they were doing 2705 av. Good killer even though marketed as a match round. I also like the 150 Nosler BT, a very good projectile at 2750 - 2800 MV does great terminal damage.
Cheers
Ruger7mm

Originally Posted by Ruger7mm

Hi all
I have a 16” suppressed 7-08 which I shoot sierra 150 grn MKs pushed by 41.5 grins of 2208 The last time on the crony they were doing 2705 av. Good killer even though marketed as a match round. I also like the 150 Nosler BT, a very good projectile at 2750 - 2800 MV does great terminal damage.
Cheers
Ruger7mm

Have you tried the 150 ELDX?

Originally Posted by muka88

Have you tried the 150 ELDX?

Ive loaded the ELDX for a couple of guys 7-08 they seem happy with them.

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Originally Posted by charliehorse

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Thanks @charliehorse

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