7mm-08 Load Data

[bill123]

I can't find any current data after searching. All of the data is pretty old.
Shooting 150gr Nosler Ballistic Tips from a 24", 9 twist barrel.
I have Varget and H4350 to use as powder.
Any recommendations?

 

[just_jon]

I ran charge weights up in QL for both powders to just before max pressure (see attached). Since QL is only a mathematical prediction tool, I use it to find a jumping off point from which I back down 7-10% for a starting load.

It would appear that Varget will be your best bet as max pressure and velocity can be reached without a compressed load. On the other hand, H4350 requires a 9% compressed load. FYI, QL data used presets of 2.8" COAL and 55 grains of H2O capacity.

I did find Varget data for the 150 BT on Nosler's web site (attached).

 

[Brathany]

Varget. Don't even consider the H4350. It will be a disappoint.

 

[LVJ76]

Those are both great powders for the 7mm-08. Data for both you can find in the Hodgon website.

H4350 worked best for me with the 150gr Ballistic Tip and 154gr SST in one rifle.

 

[Dmagna]

Nosler data is pretty accurate

 

[birddog 68]

 

[Trm82]

When I had my last 24" bbl 7-08 i used the 150 eldx with RL17 at 2890 fps and man was that thing acccurate.

 

[LVJ76]

Nosler data is for some reason, always missing the more temp stable Alliant powders like RL16 and RL17.

 

[Trm82]

Nosler data is for some reason, always missing the more temp stable Alliant powders like RL16 and RL17.

17 was magic in mine.

 

[Sockeye66]

To the OP, a non-MIA powder you might want to try is StaBall 6.5, it's smoky and dirty but it gives the best velocity and is near the top in accuracy for me in several 7-08's. I currently shoot the 139gr LRX at 2925 from a 23" barreled Sako.

 

[Critter Picker]

I'm hooked on Staball 6.5 as well. I'm shooting 140 Nosler BT. Or 154 Hornady.

 

[Idaho Lefty]

When I had my last 24" bbl 7-08 i used the 150 eldx with RL17 at 2890 fps and man was that thing acccurate.

Yep,. the 7mm-08 is, a REAL Sleeper, "Killer" Cartridge with that, Load,.. on Elk !
My son had great results too with, the 150 ELD-X and a Max chg. of, RL-17 powder, for a 247 yard shot on, a Nice sized, 5 x 6 Idaho Bull.
Great Penetration and a very NICE, Mushroom from, a 22.4" Tikka Barrel !

 

[Brathany]

I tested Nosler BT 120,150,160gr and found them to pressure more than SST, Berger VLD.

 

[Idaho Lefty]

IF, your Barrel, "Likes" the 162 gr. Hornady ELD-X's, StaBall 65, IS definitely Worth,.. a Try