The 7mm remington magnum is a versatile cartridge thats wellserved by slow burning powders. I just purchased a m700 sendero sf ii in 7mm rem mag. The first real big game load i used was an original barnes x 160gr. Using bullets from hornady jacketed vmax, speer jacketed sp, nosler jacketed sp, comb. Best load for 7mm rem mag with 150 grain barnes ttsx.
Looking for reloading data that is not in our reloading manual or listed below. Feb 20, 2012 i am trying to find the best load for my rifle. I have found that i have had the best groups with 63. The sst is a good bullet, as is both the ab and pt. I believe norma supplies nosler with brass, nosler just preps and sorts it. Discontinue firing at the first sign of excessive pressure or upon noticing a change in the report of the firearm.
H for 7mm rem mag or reloader 25 nosler reloading forum. One was the 7mm weatherby magnum, offered in weatherbys rather expensive mark v rifle. Jun 10, 2018 7mm rem mag nosler load data discrepancy hunt simple. Ive got a 7mm rem mag, and the load ive developed is 63 grains of imr 4350 topped by a 150gr nosler partition. These manuals are the newest versions with all the most uptodate loading data available. Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes. The 7mm remington magnum is, first and foremost, a hunting cartridge and has been used to take virtually every big game species in north america, including big bears. The berger bullets 1st edition reloading manual is now available. That clears the way for all those new shortfatlongbig wonder magnums. Reloading metallic centerfire cartridges can be dangerous. The complete reloading manual for the 7mm remington. The complete reloading manual for the 7mm remington magnum spiralbound january 1, 1990 by loadbooks usa author 4. Never exceed maximum loads because excessive chamber pressure will result.
Be thoroughly familiar with those instructions before using these loads. The 7mm rem mag has a ton of potential away from just being a. Like all lyman handbooks, these cover all popular brands of powder, primers and bullets, even cast bullets. The last load i tried was 140 gr berger vld hunting bullet set a. Depending on which 7mm mag you choose the energy pound of recoil range from 19 to 29 pounds, in comparison a 12 gauge with 3 mag load is about 58 pounds. In one of my earlier 7rms, the sst provided me with wonderful groups. The 7mm rem mag has a ton of potential other than merely being a hardhitter if you. Jul, 2010 i recently started reloading for a tikka t3 7 mag, 24 38 bl, 9 12 twist. Im looking for some load data since this will be the first ive loaded for this round. Lyman load data book 270, 7mm calibers precision reloading. Right click on the image of the load data and use save as. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. If you wants to know if you can load 7mm rem mag rounds to velocity specs used by the. Excellent cartridge for mule deer, black bear and elk.
If you can handle a 12 gauge the 7 mag is nothing more than maybe a 3 20 gauge. Reloading data 7mm remington magnum lyman reloading. To start the reloading process i shot three 7 mm rem. The 7mm remington magnum is, first and foremost, a hunting cartridge. The first real big game load i used was an original barnes x 160gr over 79gr of 870. For the best in empty brass, turn to the brand that knows a little something about manufacturing ammunitionfederal premium. Just got a new rifle in 7 rem mag and i dont have any experience with the 7 rem mag so im starting from. You will likely have to change your load for adg brass.
The complete reloading manual for the 7mm remington magnum loadbooks usa on. While its primary use is in the hunting fields, the. Realistically, it is probably at its best when used in longrange, open country hunting typical of western big game territory. Sierra bullets 7mm remington magnum load data sierra bullets. My buddy does reload himself, but he isnt into load development, so once i have some good loads for his rifle, then he will just stick with those and load them for himself. I recently started reloading for a tikka t3 7 mag, 24 38 bl, 9 12 twist. As i study the 7mm rem mag and 7mm weatherby mag cases, it strikes me that they are virtually identical except for the radiused shoulder angles on the weatherby. Best load for 7mm remington magnum reloading youtube. Just got a new rifle in 7 rem mag and i dont have any experience with the 7 rem mag so im starting from scratch as far as powder goes. H4831 is also an excellent powder for the 7mm rem mag, i used it quite a bit, particularly with heavy bullet loads, but the reloader 22 worked so well that eventually i was using only rl22 in. The only place i know to get good data for the 7 rem mag is the nosler reloading manual. H4831 is also an excellent powder for the 7mm rem mag, i used it quite a bit, particularly with heavy bullet loads, but the reloader 22 worked so well that eventually i was using only rl22 in the 7mm rem mag. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type.
Federal has a rich tradition of providing quality products for hunters and. Remington magnum load data for your 5th edition reloading manual. With close chambering and good target bullets, the 7mm mag can shoot. I use nosler brass in my 7mm rem mag, tikka t3x in an mdt chassis. Im planning on using norma brass and want to start out with the 168 and 180 berger vlds.
Federal has a rich tradition of providing quality products for hunters and shooters. Click bait title for an awesome load i worked up for my zastava z98 7mm remingon magnum rifle. Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes available and is not yet listed in the latest edition of the handbook. Refer to the current speer reloading manual for handloading instructions. Using new brass, like lapua brass, when reloading allows you complete control over the finished cartridge. Discussion in reloading forum all calibers started by sidreilley, mar 20, 2012. Rifle brass is made for almost every conceivable cartridge, from 223 brass and 308 brass to older offerings like 3040 krag brass and even one of the newest, 6. The load data books are ideal for the reloader who only wants to reload for select calibers. Fed gm215m except where otherwise specified in remarks. Ive used these powders primarily with lighter bullets. With the optimized material geometry, our brass will. Adg 7mm rem mag brass carefully read this description. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading.
If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. The complete reloading manual for the 7mm remington magnum. You can also call us at 6604602802 or use the live chat function by clicking here. One of the ways they accomplished this is by optimizing the material in specific areas to strengthen it. I have a browning abolt 7mm rem mag with a 26 in barrell and 1. The 7mm rem mag has a ton of potential other than merely being a hardhitter if you handload the cartridge. Never exceed maximum loads because excessive chamber pressure. In the case of 7mm cartridges, they created a need by castrating the 7mm rem mag with mild factory loads.
Its going to be a lil while till i actually get to shoot it though. My videos are strictly for documentary, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The big difference between the two cartridges is, as best i can tell, is the saami pressure limits the 7mm rem mag runs 52,000 cup and 61,000 psi while the weatherby runs 65,000 psi. Remington had only two real competitors in this market. Shot within an inch and killed alot of animals for me. Hornady manufacturing company develops and publishes reloading data for the handbook of cartridge reloading. You dont hear much about it, but the fbi has used the 7mm rem mag as a sniping caliber along with the 223 and 308. I am just curious if any one has noticed accuracy differences with backing down to say 58 grains.
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