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BIGR · August 16, 2009, 10:00 PM

Ok guys I know this has probably been beat to death, but here goes. I just recently bought a Model 700 in 7MM MAG. I am wanting to load up some ammo before deer season gets here. I have loaded for several other calibers before but no 7 MM MAGS. I have some 140 GR. Sierra Pro Hunters, 150 GR. Sierra Gamekings and some 160 GR. Sierra Gamekings. I prefer to use heavier bullets because where I hunt deer its a thick wooded area. As far as powder I have IMR4064, IMR4831, IMR4350, IMR4895, H4831, H4895 and a bunch of HODGDON HYBRID 100v. Being a magnum caliber I would assume that one of the slower burning powders will be the one to use. I have never tried HODGDON HYBRID 100v, but have tried about everything else at one time or another on different calibers.

Anyone have a good accurate load for deer that they want to share. Yea, yea I know many people don't want to comment much on loads because of certain issues but I am just trying to get some ideas.

August 16, 2009, 10:00 PM	#1
BIGR Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2000 Location: Mountains Posts: 1,385	Good 7MM MAG Load For Deer Ok guys I know this has probably been beat to death, but here goes. I just recently bought a Model 700 in 7MM MAG. I am wanting to load up some ammo before deer season gets here. I have loaded for several other calibers before but no 7 MM MAGS. I have some 140 GR. Sierra Pro Hunters, 150 GR. Sierra Gamekings and some 160 GR. Sierra Gamekings. I prefer to use heavier bullets because where I hunt deer its a thick wooded area. As far as powder I have IMR4064, IMR4831, IMR4350, IMR4895, H4831, H4895 and a bunch of HODGDON HYBRID 100v. Being a magnum caliber I would assume that one of the slower burning powders will be the one to use. I have never tried HODGDON HYBRID 100v, but have tried about everything else at one time or another on different calibers. Anyone have a good accurate load for deer that they want to share. Yea, yea I know many people don't want to comment much on loads because of certain issues but I am just trying to get some ideas.