Staball 6/5

[sndmn11]

I had pretty good luck with 7-08 and 140 ttsx and 145 lrx

Same as @Slow Hunting, 145gr LRX from a Sako A11 at 2850fps with accuracy.

#meThree

 

[Slow Hunting]

Same as @Slow Hunting, 145gr LRX from a Sako A11 at 2850fps with accuracy.

What did your load end up being?

 

[Slow Hunting]

#meThree

What was your load if you don't mind sharing?

 

[sndmn11]

What was your load if you don't mind sharing?

50.3gr with Hornady, 48.5 with alpha

 

[Sockeye66]

What did your load end up being?

48.5 in Nosler brass, work up slow and be safe.

 

[Bghunter338]

Works good in my model seven.
But work up to your guns capabilities dont just use my load. Whats safe in my gun might not be in yours.

 

[Ricky C]

Hey, this is a load I'm using in my 7-08: Barnes 145gr LRX and StaBall:
49.5 gr StaBall, the LRX, Rem 9.5 primer Federal case, 3.210 CBTO (I don't zero out the mic when I put the Hornady Comparator on). Shooting at 50 degrees got 2823FPS and SD of 8
My max chamber length with the 145 LRX is 3.288, I think I loaded them to just work in the magazine with no issues. I also didn't make a note on if I gave them a little crimp with a Lee, but I think I did. I got a group of .433 at 100 yds with this load.
Take Care

 

[chav0_12]

I know I have some sitting on my bench right now with the intention of loading some 120gr HH in a 7mm-08. I'm thinking about buying/building a 7mm-08 for myself, I had one that I gave away, and I wish I still had it. I'd also consider using StaBall Match.

 

[SmokinCrow]

From what I can tell with the 6.5 Staball it likes heavier bullets more than lighter. Seems 150's have produced better than 140's.

 

[VinceMule]

My 7-08 refused to like this powder. And trust me I tried to force it to like it.
Great velocity but that's all I got.
I tried it with 140 and 150 grain bullets and groups were not good.
Your rifle will love it or hate it.
Be warned it will spike in pressure quickly!

Often, a change in primer brand yields significant results along with a different size bushing, we have seen this over and over again.

Gingerman, I have my fingers crossed for you on that 7/08 AI with this powder, expecting some great results. You already have a hands-down winner with the HV100!

 

[ARlife4me]

I'm on a cheap side when getting into a new cartridge, so I bought some ppu 7-08 brass and previ 120, 150 and 175's for an AR build. I'll try hunter, big game, 550, 6.5staball, imr4320 and cfe223 to start with.

 

[birddog 68]

Often, a change in primer brand yields significant results along with a different size bushing, we have seen this over and over again.

Gingerman, I have my fingers crossed for you on that 7/08 AI with this powder, expecting some great results. You already have a hands-down winner with the HV100!

I agree with the primer change but after all the fiddling around with 6.5 I loaded them with big game and developed a load quickly. About 70 fps slower but way better groups. I'll come back and try staball another time, maybe.

 

[xsn10s]

I agree with the primer change but after all the fiddling around with 6.5 I loaded them with big game and developed a load quickly. About 70 fps slower but way better groups. I'll come back and try staball another time, maybe.

Since temps over here are over 100 degrees I loaded on the light side to avoid sudden spikes. Plus I could have some carbon build up from my Ramshot Hunter loads. I like Staball 6.5,...... wait it's a horrible powder.

 

[birddog 68]

Since temps over here are over 100 degrees I loaded on the light side to avoid sudden spikes. Plus I could have some carbon build up from my Ramshot Hunter loads. I like Staball 6.5,...... wait it's a horrible powder.

As others mentioned before, if your rifle likes it you are golden and if not you are taking a golden shower. I'm showering.