AZBUCKEYE Report post Posted August 19, 2017 Just got the grandson a 7mm-08 will be using on cow elk hunt then a deer hunt. Looking for some loads to start workin up ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted August 19, 2017 My load for our 7-08 is: 140 grain Berger VLDs Exactly 46 grains of H4350 Average speed is about 2750 fps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apache12 Report post Posted August 19, 2017 If I don't find a 6.5 creed for my 13 year old he will be using his older brothers tikka 7mm-08. It loves Big Game. Shoots almost any bullet well with Big Game. But this is the load we will use for cow elk if this is the rifle 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apache12 Report post Posted August 19, 2017 It also averages about 2740 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
452b264 Report post Posted August 19, 2017 Starting load; 41 gr. RL 15,2880; MAX 44 GR. RL 15 3081 FOR 120 GR. TTSX, FED. 210M PRIMER = MEAT IN FREEZER. Varget; starting load 42.00 / 2877 MAX LOAD; 44.00 GR. 3025 FPS FOR BARNES 120 GR. TTSX; FED. 210 M PRIMER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Big Game, RL-16, RL-17 are really good.... H4350 will be about 100fps behind... 120's at 3,050+, 140's at 2900+, 150's at 2800+, 162's at 2700+ with the above powders at the upper node... Bunches of powders are about 50 fps behind and some of the new ones are right there with these.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted August 22, 2017 My daughter's 7-08 used to love RL15 with Barnes 140gr TTSX until I had it reworked. Now it hates RL15, but loves IMR4895 (40.3gr) and does well with IMR4064. I'd have to get the 4064 data, but it was 97% max charge based on the Barnes Manual data for 140gr TTSX. My son's 7-08 also seems to hate RL15 with the 140gr TTSX, but does pretty good with 44.2gr H380 (95%max) and 45.1 gr H380 (97%max). I still need to test loads using both IMR 4064 and 4895, though. Out of four powders that Barnes recommends for their 140gr TTSX, one has to work great! I'm also selling two unopened 1-lb bottles and one half used 1-lb bottle of RL 15 since neither of my kids' rifles like it and I stocked up back when my daughter's did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucafu1 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 anyone use varget with their 7mm-08? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300RUM Report post Posted August 22, 2017 anyone use varget with their 7mm-08? I have, but my gun is an Ackley improved with an over length Wyatt's box. It has a 20 inch barrel. I can fire a 140 grain NBT at 2950 FPS using either Varget or h4895. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1uglydude Report post Posted August 22, 2017 I've been using the 145gr LRX with a near max load of RL17. My velocity is 2900fps out of a 24" barrel. Last year I started loading the 110gr TTSX with RL15 for a Model Seven my buddy's daughters use. Out of the short barrel we still get 3150fps and amazing groups. We've only used it on javelina so far, but last year one girl killed at 215 and the other at 275 yards with very quick, hard kills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MT_Sourdough Report post Posted August 23, 2017 I am currently doing load development using Varget and Speer 130gr spbt bullets. I am not in pursuit of the highest velocity, so I have narrowed my load down to 42.5 - 43 gr of Varget. Velocities are in the 2860 - 2900 fps range from a 22" barrel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted August 23, 2017 Varget and H4350 get about the same velocities.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cell4soul Report post Posted August 23, 2017 I've been using the 145gr LRX with a near max load of RL17. My velocity is 2900fps out of a 24" barrel. Last year I started loading the 110gr TTSX with RL15 for a Model Seven my buddy's daughters use. Out of the short barrel we still get 3150fps and amazing groups. We've only used it on javelina so far, but last year one girl killed at 215 and the other at 275 yards with very quick, hard kills. Have you used that 145 LRX on any game yet? That is what I'll be hunting with this year, but haven't tried it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1uglydude Report post Posted August 23, 2017 I've been using the 145gr LRX with a near max load of RL17. My velocity is 2900fps out of a 24" barrel. Last year I started loading the 110gr TTSX with RL15 for a Model Seven my buddy's daughters use. Out of the short barrel we still get 3150fps and amazing groups. We've only used it on javelina so far, but last year one girl killed at 215 and the other at 275 yards with very quick, hard kills. Have you used that 145 LRX on any game yet? That is what I'll be hunting with this year, but haven't tied it yet. Between me, my buddy, his wife, and four youth hunters we have taken 2 bulls, 3 cows, 6 mule deer, 3 coues deer, and 7 javelina with the 145 LRX...from 50 yards out to 410 yards. All were one shot kills. Never tracked anything farther than 30 yards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cell4soul Report post Posted August 23, 2017 Thanks for the feedback. I am looking forward to trying it out. I am running 3,199 FPS out of my 7 SAUM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
