7mm reloading

cva54 · December 12, 2009, 03:03 PM

Just getting in to it. Have been reading for a well over a 2 years now books and net. Press kit is on the way only got $40.00 to go getting the rock chucker kit Going to do .06 to. Qusetion I got is the 7mm yes the round is over kill for the state i'm in MN 200 yards is hard to find. Looking at the Sierra game king 175 gr SBT or what do you all think a round nose somthing heaver if thay make it?

**Unclenick** · December 12, 2009, 03:16 PM

What are you going to shoot with it? If it's deer and that's a 7 mm Rem Mag, 7 mm Weatherby, 7 mm RUM, 7 mm STW, 7 mm WSM, or the like, then it's a recipe for bloodshot meat with expanding bullets at close range. There, your idea of the round nose is reasonable and will cut meat loss, unless you load down. If its' a 7mm-08 or 7x57, etcetera, then the more common hunting bullets are candidates.

Most of the bullet makers have toll-free 800 numbers and you can call and ask what range of impact velocities they recommend for their different bullets?

GeauxTide · December 12, 2009, 05:32 PM

Yep, I need an interpretation of the question. What caliber? I'm with Unc on 200 yards shots for blowed up.

James R. Burke · December 13, 2009, 04:33 PM

Myself also on the caliber.

Scorch · December 14, 2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Qusetion I got is the 7mm yes the round is over kill for the state i'm in MN 200 yards is hard to find.

Methinks it mayhaps be the 7mm Remington Magnum. I think waaaaay too many people mistakenly believe that "7mm" means 7mm Rem Mag.

Shoney · December 14, 2009, 04:01 PM

cva54

You gave us the caliber, i.e. 7mm, but into which cartridge are you reloading that 7mm bullet???

NWPilgrim · December 14, 2009, 04:19 PM

Since you state that the 7mm is overkill for MN I am assuming it is a magnum of some sort (not the 7mm-08 or 7x57, etc.).

You don't have to load any cartridge to max pressure and velocity. If you already own the 7mm mag and want to use it for deer then you could down load it to .280 Rem velocities and have a fine close-in deer load. You will save on powder, too.

flarson · December 14, 2009, 06:19 PM

I suppose you may be referring to the 7mm mag. Caught my eye because my favorite deer rifle here in WI is the 7mm, 280 Rem. Remington decided to stop producing it in 1964. With my reloads and bullet selection, good to 400 yards. Velocity of a round is related to expected maximum range of your game. Effectiveness of your cartridge is related to velocity and the bullet you choose to reload. I have used the Nosler Partition 140 grain for 20 to 30 years. My longest one shot was 350 yards. My closest one shot was 20 feet. Neither shot did not waste meat.

James R. Burke · December 14, 2009, 07:23 PM

I also have to say I really like the Nosler Partition. I use it in several rifles, and always very accurate, and great results. But I also have to say there are a few real good one's out there I am sure you will be hearing about.

preventec47 · January 5, 2010, 07:49 PM

Last year I lightened up and went with the Pro Hunter 120 gr
for deer and it worked great but this year I am continuing lighter
and switching to Barnes tipped TSX of 110 grains for the 7mm Rem Mag.
Man, you only need 175 grains if you are shooting Grizzles and Polar Bears !
WHY punish your shoulder.

DiscoRacing · January 5, 2010, 08:04 PM

i have some loaded with 140gr hornady... dont think I have a need for any heavier bullet in that caliber.

ojibweindian · January 5, 2010, 08:06 PM

Blood-shot meat is not an issue with the 7mm Rem Mag if you place the bullet in the ribs. Or, you can download the cartridge to approximate .280 Remington ballistics.

December 12, 2009, 03:03 PM	#1
cva54 Junior Member Join Date: August 31, 2008 Location: MN Posts: 9	7mm reloading Just getting in to it. Have been reading for a well over a 2 years now books and net. Press kit is on the way only got $40.00 to go getting the rock chucker kit Going to do .06 to. Qusetion I got is the 7mm yes the round is over kill for the state i'm in MN 200 yards is hard to find. Looking at the Sierra game king 175 gr SBT or what do you all think a round nose somthing heaver if thay make it?

December 12, 2009, 03:16 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	What are you going to shoot with it? If it's deer and that's a 7 mm Rem Mag, 7 mm Weatherby, 7 mm RUM, 7 mm STW, 7 mm WSM, or the like, then it's a recipe for bloodshot meat with expanding bullets at close range. There, your idea of the round nose is reasonable and will cut meat loss, unless you load down. If its' a 7mm-08 or 7x57, etcetera, then the more common hunting bullets are candidates. Most of the bullet makers have toll-free 800 numbers and you can call and ask what range of impact velocities they recommend for their different bullets? __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

December 14, 2009, 04:01 PM	#6
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	cva54 You gave us the caliber, i.e. 7mm, but into which cartridge are you reloading that 7mm bullet??? __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

December 14, 2009, 04:19 PM	#7
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	Since you state that the 7mm is overkill for MN I am assuming it is a magnum of some sort (not the 7mm-08 or 7x57, etc.). You don't have to load any cartridge to max pressure and velocity. If you already own the 7mm mag and want to use it for deer then you could down load it to .280 Rem velocities and have a fine close-in deer load. You will save on powder, too. __________________ "The ultimate authority ... resides in the people alone. ... The advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation ... forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition." - James Madison

December 14, 2009, 06:19 PM	#8
flarson Junior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 4	7mm reloading I suppose you may be referring to the 7mm mag. Caught my eye because my favorite deer rifle here in WI is the 7mm, 280 Rem. Remington decided to stop producing it in 1964. With my reloads and bullet selection, good to 400 yards. Velocity of a round is related to expected maximum range of your game. Effectiveness of your cartridge is related to velocity and the bullet you choose to reload. I have used the Nosler Partition 140 grain for 20 to 30 years. My longest one shot was 350 yards. My closest one shot was 20 feet. Neither shot did not waste meat.

December 12, 2009, 05:32 PM	#3
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Yep, I need an interpretation of the question. What caliber? I'm with Unc on 200 yards shots for blowed up.

December 13, 2009, 04:33 PM	#4
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	Myself also on the caliber.

December 14, 2009, 07:23 PM	#9
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	I also have to say I really like the Nosler Partition. I use it in several rifles, and always very accurate, and great results. But I also have to say there are a few real good one's out there I am sure you will be hearing about.

January 5, 2010, 07:49 PM	#10
preventec47 Junior member Join Date: October 13, 2008 Posts: 104	Last year I lightened up and went with the Pro Hunter 120 gr for deer and it worked great but this year I am continuing lighter and switching to Barnes tipped TSX of 110 grains for the 7mm Rem Mag. Man, you only need 175 grains if you are shooting Grizzles and Polar Bears ! WHY punish your shoulder.

January 5, 2010, 08:04 PM	#11
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	i have some loaded with 140gr hornady... dont think I have a need for any heavier bullet in that caliber.

January 5, 2010, 08:06 PM	#12
ojibweindian Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2000 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 1,198	Blood-shot meat is not an issue with the 7mm Rem Mag if you place the bullet in the ribs. Or, you can download the cartridge to approximate .280 Remington ballistics.