Rifle cartridge build ideas?

[Kimber7man]

7mm08 with a 120 and reduced load with H4895 is what I'd do

 

[John Klingenberg]

The 7-08 is interesting but I was looking for something a little more efficient. The 08 takes 48gr of water. I have a good 7x57 in a modern action I load right close to 08 performance. If I could get into a case closer to 36 to 40 grains with a sharper shoulder and small primer I'd be happier. I have an abundance of 6 and 6.5 rifles and a pile of 7mm bullets. I'd like something I'd spend hours behind. I dont think the 08 would be super fun shooting all day.

 

[Kimber7man]

FWIW My sons didn't have a problem with a 7mm08 and a 120NBT over H4895. You can safely go down 40% from the max listed load. Hodgdon reloading center lists a max of 43.7 grains, so you could easily drop to 35-36 grains and shoot all day. Just a thought.

 

[FEENIX]

The 7-08 is interesting but I was looking for something a little more efficient. The 08 takes 48gr of water. I have a good 7x57 in a modern action I load right close to 08 performance. If I could get into a case closer to 36 to 40 grains with a sharper shoulder and small primer I'd be happier. I have an abundance of 6 and 6.5 rifles and a pile of 7mm bullets. I'd like something I'd spend hours behind. I dont think the 08 would be super fun shooting all day.

For your consideration, 7MM VAR >>> https://www.7mmvalkyrie.com/

 

[Send it 284]

The 7-08 is interesting but I was looking for something a little more efficient. The 08 takes 48gr of water. I have a good 7x57 in a modern action I load right close to 08 performance. If I could get into a case closer to 36 to 40 grains with a sharper shoulder and small primer I'd be happier. I have an abundance of 6 and 6.5 rifles and a pile of 7mm bullets. I'd like something I'd spend hours behind. I dont think the 08 would be super fun shooting all day.

If you want a 36 grain capacity case to spend hours behind why in the world are you looking at 7mm??
Go 6mm

 

[Roofman]

I think a 6mm should be looked at I myself am looking at building one then ad a good brake and you can pop it all day then trade or sell your 7mm brass

 

[Skimbleshanks]

7-08 should be the ticket. 308 and 7.62 brass is everywhere, well it usually is, dies are off the shelf too.

Edit:
7 TCU could be fun too and it looks like you want a smaller 7mm cartridge.

 

[John Klingenberg]

For your consideration, 7MM VAR >>> https://www.7mmvalkyrie.com/

That's what I'm looking for!

 

[John Klingenberg]

I think a 6mm should be looked at I myself am looking at building one then ad a good brake and you can pop it all day then trade or sell your 7mm brass

I have a bunch of 6mms

 

[John Klingenberg]

If you want a 36 grain capacity case to spend hours behind why in the world are you looking at 7mm??
Go 6mm

I have several 6mms and a surplus of 7mm bullets and just because I want a project.

 

[Mram10us]

I feel dirty for saying it, BUT.... 7mm creedmoor? Less than 7-08 and lots of brass availability
edit: ever consider a 7mm IHMSA?

 

[John Klingenberg]

I feel dirty for saying it, BUT.... 7mm creedmoor? Less than 7-08 and lots of brass availability

Oh, you had to go there, I expected a higher level from such a distinguished person as yourself. Lol

 

[Mram10us]

Oh, you had to go there, I expected a higher level from such a distinguished person as yourself. Lol

You're confusing me with someone else

 

[John Klingenberg]

The IHMSA looks pretty good as well. I see a few sites even have brass in stock. I'll dig into that one tomorrow.