Bghunter338
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Anybody try any of these in the 7 Max yet?
Absolute Hammer load data
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Probably on my short list if the 6.5 Max does well....
Bghunter338
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Let me how how it goes, I'm really interested in these bullets.
I've got a good load for the 131gr Hammer Hunter in my 7 RUM. Clocks 3700 with tiny groups and N570.
Bghunter338
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I'm going to pm you.
More testing today that proved Mr Bean correct!
Varget
47.0=2875
48.0=2935
50.0=2996
51.0=3048
52.0=3107
53.0=3137
54.0=3175
55.0=3220
56.0=3245
57.0=3275
58.0=3338 pressure/ bolt/ ejector
VV N540
49.0=2924
50.0=2988
51.0=3007
52.0=3073
53.0=3169
54.0=3189
I stopped at 54 w/ N540 only because that is what I had loaded, next outing I will add some larger charge weights. Great news but kind of a mixed bag......just for comparison I loaded some Sierra 120 gn spitzers with my previous fastest load of 64-65 gns of RL26 and that got me 3341 fps. Conclusion? My 6.5 Sherman Max is doing its thing but the Absolute Hammers?
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dougduey
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I feel you buddy. I've been going through the same frustrations trying to find the magic powder for my 300 WSM and the 162 Absolute. I've tabled the project for the moment and moved on to the 123 Absolute in my 6.5 Creed. Going to see how 8208 and BLC2 pan out.
Load a 57.4gn load and let her eat
cooperjd
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I shot a handful of 7mm RM yesterday with the 140AHs. I need a portable setup so I can load up at the range!
7mm RM
Factory rem 700
24", 1:9.25"
Norma 2x, cci-250
IMR-4955, 3.3" coal
Magnetospeed
66.0gr —3,055
67.0gr — error
68.0gr — 3,173
69.0gr — 3,237
70.0gr — 3,320
Brass looked great, primers looked ok, some cratering at 69 and 70. Still room to run. Recoil increased noticeably at 69 gr.
7mm RM
Factory rem 700
24", 1:9.25"
Norma 2x, cci-250
IMR-4955, 3.3" coal
Magnetospeed
66.0gr —3,055
67.0gr — error
68.0gr — 3,173
69.0gr — 3,237
70.0gr — 3,320
Brass looked great, primers looked ok, some cratering at 69 and 70. Still room to run. Recoil increased noticeably at 69 gr.
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Watch your pressure. If you go up, do it in 1/2 gr increments. You're probably getting close!
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cooperjd
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Yeah the way these seem to be somewhat ok then a blown primer I'm probably close. No ejector marks or swipes yet. And with the Norma brass I usually see those when things get hot. I think I'd be happy at 3300, seems like a good flat shooting deer load
Can someone give some starting points for a lowly old .308?
I currently shoot 175 grain Berger VLD Hunting over 50.8 grains of RL17 with GM215m primers. COAL mag limited at 2.870". With this load I average 2800fps.
Rifle is a bone stock Rem 700 5R Milspec 20" 1-11.25" and it's a 1/2 MOA gun with this load.
I'm looking to work up something with the 151 or 162 AH. Need a tougher Bullet on Auodad and would enjoy a velocity bump if possible.
These are the powders and primers I have on hand:
I currently shoot 175 grain Berger VLD Hunting over 50.8 grains of RL17 with GM215m primers. COAL mag limited at 2.870". With this load I average 2800fps.
Rifle is a bone stock Rem 700 5R Milspec 20" 1-11.25" and it's a 1/2 MOA gun with this load.
I'm looking to work up something with the 151 or 162 AH. Need a tougher Bullet on Auodad and would enjoy a velocity bump if possible.
These are the powders and primers I have on hand:
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jeremy.b
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There are a couple 308 entries in the spreadsheet. I ran a few different powders and h335 showed some promise but nothing super spectacular.
I saw those. As a general rule, how many steps "down" in the burn chart is a good starting point from traditional data?
