7mm 120g Hammer Hunter

[NorCalRiceGuy]

Yes, just looked on Hodgdons website and saw StaBall and good old HV100 are probably the best choices. Plus, I have plenty of both!!

It's been a year, but how did those powders work for you? Just curious as I have plenty of both, too.

 

[dougduey]

It's been a year, but how did those powders work for you? Just curious as I have plenty of both, too.

Just replaced the barrel on my 280 AI, and did my first round of load work up 2 weeks ago. Using StaBall and Petersen brass. Didn't hit pressure when doing my course pressure test. Got it up to 3651 fps (67.0 gr) and pretty much out of case capacity. I've got a good node running 3545 fps at 64-64.5 gr. Going to check groups and ES/SD with that node and see what I get. I'll report back once I test it. Been working too much and shot for the first time in over 5 months.

 

[bamban]

I just found the 'pot of gold' with the 143 Hammers for my 7mm RM. I'll be ordering up the 120s very soon to start in on the 7mm-08 load development. The velocity of these bullets definitely enables most rifles to punch above their normal weight class. Excellent products.

Care to share your 7RM load?

 

[Ckgworks]

Tagging in.....I have started with the 143's in my 7RM but haven't found the pot of gold yet....