7 WSM/180 VLDs/ H1000

[Shawn Carlock]

We normally run the 162 amax also, I used the 180 Berger's because they matched the HV reticule the best in my NXS 2.5-10 on my light weight rifle. After you pass the 600 yard line you can dial, but out to 600 it matches within a couple of inches in a wide varity of conditions. You are correct in the fact that you cannot push the 180 fast enough to make it a ballistic advantage. It is however more bullet and has possible better terminal effects. I have not ever shot an animal with one though. Again I used it because it worked the best with the HV reticule.

We got the best accuracy at .015" off the land, it seems to be pretty picky about OAL but once you find where it wants to shoot your good to go.

 

[cross]

Thanks Shawn!

 

[captacademy]

What is a good starting weight for 4831SC using the 162 Amax?

 

[Shawn Carlock]

I'd start 60-61 grains, we run 64.0 in ours with the 162.

 

[captacademy]

Thank you Shawn

 

[JARHEAD1371]

I'd start 60-61 grains, we run 64.0 in ours with the 162.

What kind of velocity are you getting with 4831sc? I'm getting 3057 fps with 65.5 gr of H1000. My rifle likes the 162's at .005 into the lands. Should I try 4831sc?

 

[Shawn Carlock]

We were getting 3060 fps out of the 24" barrel and 3108 fps out of the 26" barrel with the 162's.

 

[JARHEAD1371]

We were getting 3060 fps out of the 24" barrel and 3108 fps out of the 26" barrel with the 162's.

Very nice! Thanks for the info Sir. I'll be happy with that out of my 28" barrel.

BTW when can we expect to see "Send It Vol 3"?

 

[Shawn Carlock]

Afraid VOL 3 will not be out until fall or winter this year.

 

[cabinfever]

Shawn

how many grains of h4831sc are you using to push the 180 bergers? what kind of primer are you using

 

[Shawn Carlock]

63.5 gr CCI 250 primers gives me 2908 fps 25" barrel.

 

[cabinfever]

thanks a bunch shawn, i'm going to give that a try.

 

[gunwalker]

Thanks for the information guys, my 7mm WSM is supposed to be ready this week. My dies should be here Wednesday and I can't wait.