7mm WSM?

slammedsi · July 23, 2010, 12:36 PM

Anyone out there reload it. Read a few loading manuals but didnt see what i wanted. Im looking to get around 3100fps with a 160gr bullet. Any loads out there yall like? What powder would yall use. This is a new round for me to load.

**Unclenick** · July 23, 2010, 02:32 PM

The Speer manual, known for having some overly hot loads, has just one maximum load listed for which they claim gets close, and that is 3090 fps loaded with Reloader 25 in a 24" barrel. All the other powders they list max out at just under 3000 fps. They give 60 grains to start and 70 grains maximum for Reloader 25, and this is in a Winchester brand case, with a CCI 200 primer and 2.82" COL for their pointy bullet shapes.

slammedsi · July 23, 2010, 05:06 PM

I guess i might be asking to much then. Anyone else have any other options?

IllinoisCoyoteHunter · July 23, 2010, 06:29 PM

Is there something magical about 3100 FPS that I don't know about?

slammedsi · July 23, 2010, 06:34 PM

No not at all. Just like the higher fps stuff.

ForneyRider · August 4, 2010, 02:40 PM

Try Lyman data.

3100fps might be a little warm. 3000fps is more common in 7mm WSM and 7mm Rem Mag for 160gr. I think the case capacities are similar.

July 23, 2010, 02:32 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	The Speer manual, known for having some overly hot loads, has just one maximum load listed for which they claim gets close, and that is 3090 fps loaded with Reloader 25 in a 24" barrel. All the other powders they list max out at just under 3000 fps. They give 60 grains to start and 70 grains maximum for Reloader 25, and this is in a Winchester brand case, with a CCI 200 primer and 2.82" COL for their pointy bullet shapes. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

July 23, 2010, 06:29 PM	#4
IllinoisCoyoteHunter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,527	Is there something magical about 3100 FPS that I don't know about? __________________ ~~IllinoisCoyoteHunter~~ ~NRA LIFE MEMBER~ ~NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR~

August 4, 2010, 02:40 PM	#6
ForneyRider Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2007 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 725	Try Lyman data. 3100fps might be a little warm. 3000fps is more common in 7mm WSM and 7mm Rem Mag for 160gr. I think the case capacities are similar. __________________ When all is said and done, there is a lot more said than done.