Need 7mm-08 Load

3StrikesNC · September 18, 2009, 09:36 PM

Just got a 7mm-08, Savage model 11, 22" barrel, 1 in 11.5".

Need to put some loads together tonight/tomorrow.

I bought some Hornady Interlock 139 gr. BTSP bullets. I plan to use RL-15 powder. Is 37 grains to 40 grains about right? I'm doing a little interpolating here and would like a litte confirmation. Figured I'd start at 37 grains.

For other bullets I could use, I also have;
100 gr. Hornady HP
120 gr. Hornady SP
120 gr. Barnes XBT
120 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip
150 gr. CT Ballistic Tip

as well as powder; RL-19 plus IMR 4064, RL-22, RL-7, etc.

Any other thoughts?

GeauxTide · September 18, 2009, 10:32 PM

My 260 likes IMR 4831 and RL-19. My 280 likes RL-19. They both like 1 or 2 grains below book maximum (Nosler 5). The 7-08 would probably like RL15 or 19.

3StrikesNC · September 25, 2009, 08:19 PM

Posted this on the rifle forum as well.

Gonna load some 120 grain Noslers B.T. and Hornady's (see above). Measured the C.O.A.L. with each of the bullets in the cahmber to the rifling.

Any recommendations on how far off I should seat the bullets?

oneounceload · September 25, 2009, 09:04 PM

My 7-08 like several powders, all with 140 grain bullets, although Sierra 120's are REAL close accuracy-wise

3StrikesNC · September 26, 2009, 06:17 AM

I'm looking for the amount of freebore I should have.

thekyrifleman · September 26, 2009, 10:11 AM

You will have to determine that by shooting. In my experience all rifles are different. Most recomendations are .025 to .030 off the lands for hunting loads. Magazine length will also dictate how far you can go.

September 18, 2009, 09:36 PM	#1
3StrikesNC Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2007 Location: in a house Posts: 473	Need 7mm-08 Load Just got a 7mm-08, Savage model 11, 22" barrel, 1 in 11.5". Need to put some loads together tonight/tomorrow. I bought some Hornady Interlock 139 gr. BTSP bullets. I plan to use RL-15 powder. Is 37 grains to 40 grains about right? I'm doing a little interpolating here and would like a litte confirmation. Figured I'd start at 37 grains. For other bullets I could use, I also have; 100 gr. Hornady HP 120 gr. Hornady SP 120 gr. Barnes XBT 120 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip 150 gr. CT Ballistic Tip as well as powder; RL-19 plus IMR 4064, RL-22, RL-7, etc. Any other thoughts?

September 18, 2009, 10:32 PM	#2
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	Love Hornady My 260 likes IMR 4831 and RL-19. My 280 likes RL-19. They both like 1 or 2 grains below book maximum (Nosler 5). The 7-08 would probably like RL15 or 19.

September 25, 2009, 08:19 PM	#3
3StrikesNC Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2007 Location: in a house Posts: 473	Posted this on the rifle forum as well. Gonna load some 120 grain Noslers B.T. and Hornady's (see above). Measured the C.O.A.L. with each of the bullets in the cahmber to the rifling. Any recommendations on how far off I should seat the bullets?

September 25, 2009, 09:04 PM	#4
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	My 7-08 like several powders, all with 140 grain bullets, although Sierra 120's are REAL close accuracy-wise

September 26, 2009, 06:17 AM	#5
3StrikesNC Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2007 Location: in a house Posts: 473	I'm looking for the amount of freebore I should have.

September 26, 2009, 10:11 AM	#6
thekyrifleman Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2007 Location: Northern Ky Posts: 254	You will have to determine that by shooting. In my experience all rifles are different. Most recomendations are .025 to .030 off the lands for hunting loads. Magazine length will also dictate how far you can go.