7mm-08

[Non-Typical Solutions]

Anybody got a special load they like for this cartridge.

 

We now have one of them in the family would like to build a good all around load.

What grain bullet is the best for this gun? Elk? Deer? Is there a middle of the road weight that works well for both?

Powder recommendations?

 

Help me out here if you don't mind.

 

 

 

[Red Rabbit]

Nosler is coming out with some new E-Tips, including a 140 grainer in 7mm

http://www.nosler.com/newproducts.htm

 

Something in 140gr in an Accubond, Interbond, Scirocco, E-Tip would be a does-it-all big game bullet for the 7mm-08.

 

 

[krp]

Just one bullet, deer/elk, then the 140 gr TSX. I also like that a horndy 139 sp will hit same poi as the TSX in three rifles in the family. Just deer would be the 120 gr ballistic tip, actually a sturdy little bullet, or the 120 TSX for more sturdiness.

 

H4350 or H414, just work up to 2800 fps with the 140 and it'll be all good.

 

Kent

[Red Rabbit]

Kent,

 

I have read where the jacket on the 120 BT was thickened in response to silhouette shooters, thus making it a better game bullet also. The 180gr 30cal BT also has a thicker jacket.

 

Doug

[krp]

Doug, I loaded some 120 nbt up for my 7mm mag when I had it, 3400 fps. My buddy used it to shoot his coues at 200 yds and it had a small entrance and perfect nickle exit hitting rib. One case doesn't prove anything but it worked great that time. I loaded those because I heard and seen the same thing you did, people even shoot elk with them. I wouldn't use the 140s though.

 

None of the three 7mm08s I got for my Dad and 2 nephews has killed anything but I did work up loads for each gun and the 120 nbt shoots great in them, as does the 140/139 combo.

 

I picked up a nice tikka 7mm08 from a member here for myself just recent and will work on loads, probably shoot the same loads that the others do. That would make loading easy.

 

Kent

[singleshot]

40 grains of AA 25-20 topped with a 139 grain Hornady SST. 25-20 dispenses smoothly through a powder measure. Also 42 grains of 25-20 topped with a 120 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip.

[GameHauler]

Mine likes 140 Partitions over 44 gr of IMR 4350.

I have about 1200 130gr Siearra's I want to give a try

but will have to do some expansion test with them

before trying to use them on a hunt.

Also want to work up a 120 Partition load and

140gr Berger loads.

[Non-Typical Solutions]

Thanks for your responses guys I appreciate it. Nothing quite as frustrating as trying to re-invent the wheel and burn a bunch of powder and lead in the process.

Thanks,

Jeff

[.270]

hey gameholler, how you do an expansion test on somethin' that won't make jello jiggle? here's a good load for a 7mm/08, sell lit and buy a .270. or a .22, Lark.

[GameHauler]

hey gameholler, how you do an expansion test on somethin' that won't make jello jiggle? here's a good load for a 7mm/08, sell lit and buy a .270. or a .22, Lark.

 

Welcome back Lark and congrats on your Carp, I think

[DesertDiesel]

140 gr Sierra Game King AA4350 x 45 grains 2700 fps CCI 200 primer Federal brass 2.741 OAL 0.355 in group @ 100 yrd

140 gr Nosler Accubond H4895 x 40.5 grains 2769 fps CCI 200 primer Hornady brass 2.741 OAL 0.576 in group @ 100 yrd

 

Some of reloading notes for my son's Tikka 7mm/08