Coues assassin Report post Posted December 27, 2013 Well I just got a new browning xbolt 7mm paired with a vortex viper HS 4-16x44 for Christmas. I have been wanting to start shooting long ranges so this should be good to start it seems. A few questions though. Any suggestions on factory loads? Also suggestion on bipod I will more than likely be shooting prone most of the time. Does anyone else have experience with this gun and how you like it? Or maybe the scope? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
izquik72 Report post Posted December 27, 2013 I have a friend wit hthat same setup he loves it. Shoots 3/4" @ 100 with HSM 168 Bergers http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/HSM-7mm-Rem-Mag-168gr-VLD-Rifle-Ammo-/productDetail/Rifle-Ammunition/prod9999001328/cat100114 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 27, 2013 Long range and factory ammo dont usually go together as the consistency isn't guaranteed to be there round after round like it is with reloads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbryant11 Report post Posted December 27, 2013 If you use the hsm loads will be your best "factory "bet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle mountain ranch Report post Posted December 27, 2013 Long range and factory ammo dont usually go together as the consistency isn't guaranteed to be there round after round like it is with reloads. + 1 .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues assassin Report post Posted December 28, 2013 I have a friend wit hthat same setup he loves it. Shoots 3/4" @ 100 with HSM 168 Bergers http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/HSM-7mm-Rem-Mag-168gr-VLD-Rifle-Ammo-/productDetail/Rifle-Ammunition/prod9999001328/cat100114 Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goatsie Report post Posted December 28, 2013 HSM ammo is excellent! Better than most people handload! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted December 29, 2013 hsm factory ammo loads are loaded with berger bullet which are great for long range. i do not use a bipod it induces to much errror. in shooting competiton - using a bipod is harder than off of a sand bag and pedistal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues assassin Report post Posted December 29, 2013 hsm factory ammo loads are loaded with berger bullet which are great for long range. i do not use a bipod it induces to much errror. in shooting competiton - using a bipod is harder than off of a sand bag and pedistal. I am very new to long range shooting, so if you don't use a bipod (that's what I was planning on using) what do you use while in the field? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted December 29, 2013 Here are some HSM loads to choose from. http://store.iqmetals.com/7mm.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingzero Report post Posted January 1, 2014 Awesome setup. Go with HSM like the others said but you will probably be buying some reloading equipment if you get serious. As for bipods I would say a Harris swivel model or an Atlas. I shoot off bipods in the field so that is how I practice. Good luck and safe shooting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AUminer Report post Posted February 13, 2014 I have that scope it is very clear and dials accurately each and every time. Great setup you have. If you can swing it I would try to get some reloading equipment not just for mor precise loads but for the cost of ammo if your going to shoot very much. Also there is much satisfaction the comes with making your own ammo Tailored to your setup. Good luck and have fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
