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ForneyRider · August 5, 2008, 10:46 PM

If you are looking for a soft shooter...

I loaded some 120gr Sierra Pro Hunter in 7mm Magnum.

I was attempting to use up some old powders I had on hand.

I use IMR 3031, IMR 4064, IMR 4350, RL 19, RL 22, and H-Varget.

Min. loads with the magnum powders and medium loads with the faster powders gave me ~3000fps. These are easy on the shoulder and soft enough to shoot all day.

I need to do more target shooting with these to see the accuracy. I've chronied them and they were around 3000fps.

Stretching the OAL out really helped with accuracy on my rifle. Of course, it turned it into a single shot. But I really enjoy these light loads.

August 5, 2008, 10:46 PM	#11
ForneyRider Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2007 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 725	If you are looking for a soft shooter... I loaded some 120gr Sierra Pro Hunter in 7mm Magnum. I was attempting to use up some old powders I had on hand. I use IMR 3031, IMR 4064, IMR 4350, RL 19, RL 22, and H-Varget. Min. loads with the magnum powders and medium loads with the faster powders gave me ~3000fps. These are easy on the shoulder and soft enough to shoot all day. I need to do more target shooting with these to see the accuracy. I've chronied them and they were around 3000fps. Stretching the OAL out really helped with accuracy on my rifle. Of course, it turned it into a single shot. But I really enjoy these light loads. __________________ When all is said and done, there is a lot more said than done.