7mm rem mag 180 grain berger loads. I was looking for pressure first so I know my limits.

7mm rem mag 180 grain berger loads The 180 H VLD, the 180 Hybrid and the 195 EOL Hybrid. 4 2699 66. . The build I'm completing is a savage 111 accutrigger A favorite load technique for the VLD’s is touching the rifling for single-shot applications, although some rifles may prefer as much as . S. 7mm REM MAG, H1000, 168 VLD, and Quickload Hoping that one of my fellow longrangehunters with quickload could run the data including barrel time, for 7mm Rem Mag with 26" barrel, 168 grain Berger VLD, 3. I have h4350, H1000, or Varget does anyone have load data for his set up. (Call for data) Is an ideal choice also for such cartridges as the 7mm REM MAG, . Considering in my . 24 moa) with H4831sc, but the H1000 For what it's worth, out of 26" Hart barreled Sendero 7mm Rem Mag, getting very good accuracy (consistent 1/2 MOA or better) with 168 Berger VLD @ 3065 fps with 72 grains Retumbo, WW brass, and Fed 215 primers. My 2 go to loads for factory 7mm Rem Mag rifles are Hornady Precision hunter 162 gr ELD-X and Here we go with another of my "on the quest to not suck" load development threads to give more anecdotes/data points/mental fodder for people to see and either absorb or discard. SKU: 7RemMag,180Hybrid Categories: 7mm Rem Mag, Rifle Ammo. Using bullets from Berger. 1 2871 Retumbo 59. So we rethroated a Christensen Arms Ridgeline 7mm Rem Mag and have begun load development for the 190 Berger. 264 Winchester Magnum, which went into Description. 284 '' | 7. I need to run the heavier bullets as I am going to be taking some hogs at longer distances here soon. I currently have some H1000, Retumbo, H4831, RL22, Norma brass, Federal GM215M and CCI 250LRM primers. I have 400 or so of these so thought I'd try to use them up first. You've planned and practiced. he used 71 grs 7826 with the 160 Sierra Game King, that load sot @ 3150 in several Rem 7 mag BDL Hi everyone, flexible here. THANKS GUYS 7mm-08 Remington (Berger Bullets Data) reloading data with 74 loads. 175 gr ElitE huntEr tion is g1 BC = 0. Next Last. It turned many elk, deer and buffalo hunts into short trips. Using 84g of RE 25 works best . This is a hunting rig so I I thought 9 twist used to be pretty standard for 284s shooting 180 bergers in the fclass world. 490”’ Primer: Winchester WLRM Remarks: The history of U. Just for reference, I ran up to 68 grains with the 180 VLD, seated . RL 22 will do about the same. W. I have been long range hunting and shooting for years. 336 Part # 28554 - 1 in 9” twist or faster For bullet dimensional details, click HERE. 0gr of RL-25 with Berger 168 VLDs and CCI-250s have been 7mm Remington Magnum 150 Grain Read HERE for details. Amazing results. Search. , 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum, 7mm Allen Magnum and 338 Lapua Magnum case which is used as the parent case for the 7mm Allen Magnum. 65. Tall Well-Known Member. 375 H&H cases, trimmed to nearly the same length as the . Hi, I'm looking to acquire a first gen remington sendero in 7mm rem mag with a 1-9. Very consistent velocity spreads after barrel break in. Berger manual is in the Choose the gold standard of premium hunting cartridges: Trophy Gold featuring Berger VLD bullets. 9 g: Bullet Diameter: 0. I would recommend the 160 gr Accubond, 175 gr SMK and 180 gr Berger. 264 Winchester Magnum, which went into I'm loading the berger vld 168 gr in my 7mm rem mag 700 and I haven't seen the velocities that I've seen others report. is often found with heavy 180-, 190- and 200+-grain offerings. This bullets shoots sub-Moa out to 1100 yards when shot in my 7mm Rem Mag Sako LR rifle (3. Pet Loads or recommended powder/brass/primer combinations for that bullet would be most appreciated. 600". 7mm Rem mag 168 gr berger velocity? Thread starter Carman2012; I have been reloading and hunting with the 7 mag for 25 yrs and my load that I used for most of those yrs was a 140 grain sierra gameking running at 3150. I killed a lot of deer and a few bear with the 140gr ballistic tip, CCI 250, max load of H4831 at 3150fps. Thread starter Tall; Start date Oct 21, 2013; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. 338 Edge velocity spread is only 10fps. So any body have a load for these I need some powder choices. Premium hunting bullets are matched with select powders, Find load data for Ramshot Magnum propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder". Additional safety information can be found Ive read in numerous places the top end is around 3k with the 160-180 bullets but Im getting much higher. Powders I have in stock in good quantities are IMR4350, IMR4451, H100V, H1000, H4831SC, plus a small amount of RE26. Load for the 180's is the same except start at 68-69 grains Retumbo I am working up loads now with N565 with 180 Gr Berger VLD's should have a report next week. 4 2598 60. Re: 168 berger VLD load data for the 7mm Rem Mag. Feel free to list your loads and comments below. 7mmhdhuntr Member. Test Specifications/ Components Firearm Used: Universal Receiver Barrel Length: 24” Twist: 1-9" Case: Nosler Trim-to Length: 2. Timgunner. 7mm Rem Mag : Ammo Use: Hunting : Bullet Weight: 180 Grain : Velocity: 2845 : Bullet Type: For additional information, we recommend you read our guide on how to use the Berger Twist Rate Calculator. 7mm Remington Mag: BER-7MAG180VLD: 180: Match Hunting Very Low Drag: 2845: 3236: 837306006302: 20: Rifle: 7mm Remington Mag: BER-7MAG168VLD: 168: Match What kind of loads are you using in the 7mm Rem Mag using IMR 7828? Just curious160/162's 168's and 175/180's especially noted. In Okay my 7mm mag tikka T3 will be coming from short action customs this week. Tried to go up but accuracy went south. 284, 180, Berger Hunt VLD G7 #28502 Useable Case Capaci: 71. is 150 grains. 5 2664 60. , and a 175 grain spitzer bullet at a MV of 2,860 fps and ME of 3,178 ft. The RUM was designed to Does anyone have any load info on the Berger Elite Hunter 175 grain bullets in 7mm Rem Mag? Will be using a Tikka T3 Superlite rifle with a 1:9. Planning to develop a load to get this rifle to shoot out to 600 yards. I looked at Berger's Load Data for the 7 Rem Mag and thought, if I could get 2 extra inches of barrel, I could push the bullet fast enough for the Rem Mag. You will probably not be able to stabilize anything over about a 180 Berger VLD in a 1/9 twist, more than likely you will be better served in the 160 class bullets. Previously only available to those who hand loaded, Berger's VLD hunting bullets have the highest possible ballistic coefficient, which are I helped several friends put together loads for their 7 Rem mags using the Berger 168 hybrid hunter bullet and Retumbo here in Tucson. (Berger My 7RM did really well with H1000 with 168 and 180 HVLDs. I have killed elk with the Berger @ 510 yds, 902 yds. Mag. We're hoping to break 2950 Does anyone have data for this bullet? All of my manuals stop at 175gr or jump from 175 to 195. 168 Berger VLD, 69gr Retumbo, Win brass, CCI Magnum Primer loaded at 3. (Berger Bullets Reloading Manual 1st 7mm REM MAG- Berger 180 Hybrid quantity. 9 2883 H1000 58. 5-2855 66. 264 Win Mag, . In my testing, the 168 gr berger is not overly happy with velocity much over 3250 fps. 5 twist. This bullet/powder combo with various charge weights has shot very well in many 7mm Rem rifles of friends' and relatives. But I couldn’t help think that if a 284 win sends a 175 win down range at 2700fps wouldn’t it be nice to have I got 7 mm RM full custom also and I have a great load with 180 bergers and doing load Work with 180 eldm. That load was deadly and accurate and killed a truckload of deer and hogs with it anywhere from 40 yards out to 300 yards H4831SC is my go to in the 7mm Rem Mag, but I'm saving the little I have left for fall 2021. tend to use the imr 4350 on lighter bullets (like 160 gr and down on the 7mm). 5 2581 59. 284 | 168gr | Berger VLD Hunting bullet including underlying parameters such as bullet length, cartridge length and case capacity. However, 7mm Remington Magnum chambers seem to differ more than some other chambers, so the max load may vary 3-4 grains from rifle to rifle. 7mm Remington Magnum 7mm Remington Magnum Powder Minimum Maximum Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) IMR 4831 54. Using bullets from Berger Match Grade VLD Hunting, Berger Match Grade VLD Hunting or Match VLD Target, Berger. This is match grade hunting ammo! The powder is weighed out to within . One cool thing I noticed was that as the barrel got more rounds through it, velocity increased a 7mm remington pet loads 140-180 grain. Mar 19, 2020 #17 bigngreen Member. WARNING - Approach maximum loads with caution. Your load will work, but there are more suitable powders for the Rem Mag out there. My cousin is having a custom rifle built and is having it chambered in 7mm Rem Mag. 5 grains with Norma brass and Rem mag primers. Rem Mag easy to load. 290 inches. Could you guys give me some help I want to shoot 168gr berger vld hunting bullets. 322 Group consistently. Shot under 1/2 MOA @ 200 yds with 68 gr. were (and are) a 150 grain spitzer bullet at a MV of 3,110 fps and a ME of 3,221 ft. 5 Remington Magnum were all fine Description. Both will push a 140gr 3200fps. And if you want to go heavier they will give you the ompf for that also. I've been holding on to 10 pounds of Reloder 26 7mm Rem Mag Berger Load Data. I'm using 65. I have Reloder 26, H-1000, H-4831sc and Ramshot Magnum that may work. (Berger I couldn't get the 140,168 or 180 Burger to shoot in my Mashburn for waht that's worth. 338 Win Mag, and . 180 SMK, Rem brass, using R22, ave 2960, in my old match gun. Federal Premium is quality hunting ammunition designed for maximum performance and reliability. More about this powder: MAGNUM is the ultimate high performance magnum rifle powder. Pretty decent wind as I was holding up to 3 mills today. My load with bergers is 69. Recoil in a 7prc and a 7mm Rem Mag with the same weight bullet and same weight rifle is negligible. I just did load development on a Christiansen arms 7mm. Berger will email Left to Right: 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm S. The 7mm 180 grain VLD is of particular interest because of its stellar advertised BC. 175 Grain. I went to Berger's website and it's very marginal with approximate speeds in the 2,800-2,900fps with Retumbo or H1000. Next was RE25 at 1. For a long time now I’ve been wondering why a guy couldn’t get the same kind of accuracy from a 7mm rem mag as the 284 win and yes some good shooters have explained their opinions to me. Latest: highdrum; 3 minutes ago; Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics You find load data for 14 Berger bullets in caliber 7 mm Rem. Thanks in advance. In doing the ladder method starting at 61gr and workint up to 65gr i only found one node. Has anyone run these through 7mm rem mag? What velocities did you get? What powder? Is it to heavy for the 7mm Rem mag to take advantage of? Currently running 180 Bergers with success. Skip to main content Skip to footer content FREE SHIPPING WITH ORDERS OVER $149 Finally had time to develop a load for my 7mm rem , 24” proof Elevation MTR. 0 grains or Retumbo From 64. G7 BC I would like to hear about some of your favorite loads for the 7MM REM Mag with your choice of Bullets, Powder, Brass, Primer, etc. Joined Mar 31, 2010 Those 1-8 or 1-8. DRT. Hope It works out. Berger 7 mm Classic Hunter Bullets utilize their industry-leading hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant designs to optimize efficiency. 0% of nominal charge. 6 SD 0. 3 2714 Discover the precision of Berger 7mm . 025"; barrel length: 24"; COAL: 2. The versatility of these two bullets extends from big game hunting to long range benchrest competition and everything in between including long range NRA prone and F-class score shooting. (SAAMI) Bullet : . Best of luck brother I helped several friends put together loads for their 7 Rem mags using the Berger 168 hybrid hunter bullet and Retumbo here in Tucson. Thread starter 7mmhdhuntr; Start date Jul 16, 2011; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. 1:9 twist 24" lighter weight hunting type barrel. Accuracy has been real close between the two, but I've shot my best group (0. There wasn't any real data with these powders that I could find for the 190 gr LRHT with an extended 7mm Rem Mag throat like this rifle has now. 284 | 180gr | Berger VLD Hunting bullet in caliber 7 mm Rem. Just curious if You find load data for 14 Berger bullets in caliber 7 mm Rem. 0 2865 Magnum 66. Bullets used for 180 GR data: Berger Match BT Target, Match VLD Target, Match Hybrid Target or Match Grade VLD Hunting. I decided to put a new barrel on the Savage Long Range 7mm RM 168 berger VS 180 HVLD. The gun is built on a Remington action with a 26" Broughton 5c barrel with a 1 in 9 twist rate. Matched with world-renowned Berger VLD bullets. I'm well versed in the 7RM vs 7PRC debate, so that's not necessary here. 0-2855 65. 675. Don't know One group was barely over one inch at 1. I ended up going with the 180 grain hvld In my 7mm rem mag. 264 Winchester Magnum, which went into For a long time now I’ve been wondering why a guy couldn’t get the same kind of accuracy from a 7mm rem mag as the 284 win and yes some good shooters have explained their opinions to me. Joined May 9, 2013 Messages 709 Fixing to start working up loads for me and my dads gun. This was in Federal brass, with no pressure signs. All three were running a safe 2850 to 2865 the RDF did pretty Good considering the price but the bullet consistency was Anyone have good loads for the 120 grain spitzer in a 7mm rem mag? Forums. K. I'll be using Hornady brass, Fed 215, and testing Retumbo and H1000. Load Development 7mm Rem Mag/175 Berger El. And it is a beast!! It has a long free bore so this information is for my rifle only, and is posted for informational purposes only. Reply. Hope that helps. 8 grains going 3015, shooting around . G’day all, I’m new here so forgive me if this has been gone over already, but I’m looking for load data for 195 grain Bergers in my 7mm Rem Mag. Additional safety information can be found I am going to try out this bullet in my 7mm Rem Mag with rome RL23 and I'm curious how far of the lands is best for it before I load up some rounds TIA and stay safe I believe Norma supplies Nosler with brass, Nosler just preps and sorts it. On I am curious if I can get better performance out of a 180 Grain bullet as far as long range ability out to 1000 yards. I now have quite a bit of: spent Hornady brass, Berger 180 gr hybrids, Fed GM215M'S, and quite a few of the usually recommended powders. The 219 Zipper, 284 Winchester and 6. May 29, 2014 #9 I've shot that exact combo 180 berger hybrid and vlds with retumbo and h1000 out of a 28" barrel. 4 2827 *PowerPro 4000MR 54. wArning - ApproAch mAximum loAds with cAution As All rifles And reloAding techniques will be different. 656. 700” CBTO. This is near max, work up to it. I'm thinking RL-25 From around 53. 168 gr | 10. 65. It's very temperature stable and in the . Log in Register. You didn't mention the 168 gr Berger VLD. I did go with the faster barrel to try 195 Elites and will try them after I burn up the 180's, if I Berger’s 180 grain VLD-H (hunting) bullet, loaded as match grade ammunition! Loaded in the 7 Rem Mag in new Sig Sauer or Norma brass, Berger 180 grain VLD-H, Hodgdon Extreme powder, and match magnum primer. This hybrid nose design results in superior ballistic coefficients allowing flatter trajectories and reduced wind drift. 5 gr steps to speed this up. 825". 180 Grain VLD Hunting Bullets are designed to penetrate 2-3″ and then begin to expand and create a massive wound cavity up to 15″. 270 Wby Mag. Might be worth a shot if you're interested in trying something else. Thread starter tyeager2964; Start date Mar That is BS about Retumbo being too slow for 160's, as we shoot it with 160g accubond, 160g Sierra, 162g sst, and 168g Berger, fed 215's. class bullets. is more commonly loaded with lighter bullets in the 140-grain range, while the . In doing the best i can I just got into reloading and 180 gr bergers for my 7mm rm is what I am going with . My best velocity has came with H1000. 160 grain Accubond 162 grain A-max 168 grain Berger 175 grain Sierra Gameking 180 grain Berger For a long time now I’ve been wondering why a guy couldn’t get the same kind of accuracy from a 7mm rem mag as the 284 win and yes some good shooters have explained their opinions to me. Mar 9, 2020. when i reloaded, i was using 180 vld's with brand new nosler brass anyway, i bought 3 "By now, many of you will be aware of Hornady’s new 7mm 180gr ELD-M. Keep an eye on the primer pockets. I live in Hawaii, and am having a difficult time obtaining Berger's reloading manual. Magnum, the . 168 grain Berger, 65 grains of H4831SC brought it in at 3000 FPS. Bullet: Powder Manufacturer: Powder: Charge: Velocity (FPS) 100 Anyway, I'm getting a new rifle, either 7RM (1:8 twist) or 7PRC, as I'm giving my current 7mm Rem Mag to a buddy as a wedding gift. COAL (cartridge over all length) 3. 5 twist 3032 FPS/7. any thoughts Anyone have any load data for the 7mm Rem Mag with Retumbo & the 168gr Berger VLD hunting bullet? Thanks for any help. 300 Norma Mag as well as the . with . 5 grains. 5 PRC; 260 Remington; 308 Winchester; 300 Norma Magnum; Berger Elite Hunter Rifle Bullets utilize their industry-leading hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant designs to optimize efficiency, reduce wind-drift, and minimize sensitivity to seating depth. 3 grains of H4831sc, under 1 inch at 300 yards. As far as load development, There are many 7mm bullets that have proven themselves very accurate and consistant even in large capacity, high velocity magnums. I would have to agree with buckfever, my current load in our 7mm rem mag is 74 grains of retumbo (this load is compressed and should be worked up to in increments) with a 168 grain berger target vld match, along with CCI BR2 primers and remington brass. 258 Part # 28571 - 1 in 10” twist or faster For bullet dimensional details, click HERE. Please provide: Hornady 180 ELD M RL26 64. 5 MOA. I'm leaning towards the ELD-X. But I couldn’t help think that if a 284 win sends a 175 win down range at 2700fps wouldn’t it be nice to have 7mm Remington Magnum 168 Grain Berger VLD-Hunting~ The 7mm Remington Magnum rifle cartridge was introduced as a commercially available round in 1962, along with the new Remington Model 700 bolt-action rifle. Preferably from the Berger manual, if it is in there. Basically the BC gives only slight advantage but you can try to do a search for the article Berger 7MM VLD Bullets. 366", 26" Bartlin 7. 0 grains to 68. Listed below, you will find data for additional cartridges, along with new bullet offerings in My cousin has a new stainless Remington 700 Long Range in 7mm Rem Mag, and were going to be loading the 180 Bergers in it. Fed 215 primer also. I got two boxes of 168 berger hunting VDL and am putting a long range hunting rig together. The shot was around 450 yds. I need to run the heavier bullets as I am By far the most accurate load in my gun was 63. L. ; with the 175 grain bullet it is 1,956 ft. Description Berger’s 180 grain Hybrid bullet, loaded as match grade ammunition! Loaded I use H1000 in my 7mm Rem Mag and . The 7mm Rem is based on the commercial Winchester . 471 CBTO 2. 600 COAL) The 195 EOL for the 7mm looked to be a really impressive bullet, but it appeared to be for the bigger cartridges in the 7mm family. is 180 grains, while the most common bullet for the 7mm Rem. Important Note: The Miller Twist Rate Formula isn’t accurate with flat based bullets, so we recommend you view our flat based bullet twist rate chart to identify what the minimum twist rate is for all of our flat based bullets. 7 rem mags can be finicky in my experience, don't be afraid to try different powders. When working up with H1000, we his pressure at about 2980-3000 fps I have some 195 grain Bergers on the way. It is a double-base spherical I just ordered a light 7mm Rem Mag as a pack rifle and need help with bullet selection. 9 gr COAL 3. 338 Norma, n570 took 95 grains to produce the same velocity that 92 grains of retumbo did with the same bullet, and also the density of N570, his charges seem right about in line. H4831 is the go to powder for lots of 284 shooters. Mine usually start loosening up about the 5th reloading. Really likes 160 grain bullets but shoots 175/180 class ok. 57 mm Barrel Length : 24. I decided to try out the three bullets listed below Over the years i have had several pet loads for the 7mm rem mag. Classifieds. This combination gives us 3084 fps at muzzle. Bullets are my main concern narrowed down to: Berger 168 or 180 or ELD-X 175gr. Likes: 1. Using Retumbo I started at 68gr and increased the charges by 1/2gr to 73gr, one You're right. L6: 3. 284" 180 gr Hybrid Target Bullets. 5 grains to 68. 734 (. Kirby is building me a lightweight 7 RM with a 26" barrel. 89 grains. Campfire Regular. 420 moving at 2950 . 020” jump) CCI 200 primer Once fired Hornady brass 2922 FPS 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum (140 GR Berger Bullets Data) Warning! Notes: Case trim length: 2. Rokslide Sponsor. 26 inch barrel. Powders include IMR, Norma, Ramshot, Hodgdon, Vihtavuori, Alliant, Berger 180 Grain VLD Hunting Bullets are extremely popular for long range hunting applications. I shoot a Sendero and shoot 168g Bergers from mine. Search titles and first posts only. Posts: 2,811. Search titles only By: Search Advanced search New posts. Now I need powder and I want to know which powder to get. G1 BC: 0. The year we extensively tested the 7-300 win mag I tested 3 bullets mainly, all Bergers. Shop 7mm Magnum 180 Grain Berger HPBT Hunting VLD Trophy Gold Ammo at Murdoch''s Ranch & Home Supply Select powders are chosen to maintain maximum velocity across extended distances. 5 grains of ADI 2225 which I believe is retumbo here in I am loading for a 7mm mag. 005" off the lands and using Reloder 26 we hit a good node at 3015-3025 fps, and got up to 3070 fps before we saw pressure. 7. 0 grains with 180s Primer: Both my best shooting loads are with IMR 4350. 020 off the lands with excellent results. K I've seen some of Ryan's targets from his 7 PRC Snowy Mountain Rifles pre-fit and and I am so jealous. 7mm Remington Magnum 175 Grain Read HERE for details. A. 0 gr Retumbo, B to O 2. H4831sc did best in the 62-63 gr range at 2. Have you tried pushing any of the 180 grain Bergers? I have had some really good groups with those as well. The average charge is 3. It’s the A-MAX that many of us waited several years for. Berger 7mm 180 Grain Hybrid Target Bullets at Creedmoor Sports and Midsouth Shooters Supply. Berger lists the max at 2880 velocity for retumbo but out of my 28" Shilen barrel I was getting 3050 to 3120 I use a 140 grain Accubond in my 7mm Rem Mag with RL-22 at 67. Have to trim, resize and turn the brass but should be ready to load soon. Originally designed to drive the 200 7MM Remington Magnum ONLY I need your favorite accuracy loads. when i reloaded for it, it shot very well, 1/2-3/4 moa ish. Add to cart. 120-140 grain in 7mm rem stw load 7mm Rem Mag Berger Load Data. Also can be used with the 300 AAC BLACKOUT with BERGER . ordnance is full of examples of good cartridges that have passed into obsolescence. 5 Creedmoor; 6. 338 Norma Mag. The nodes aren't clear. So far I've found anything IMR-7828 will do with 160/162 gr bullets in the 7mag. The average muzzle velocity is 818 fps. Joined: Sep 2005. 7mm Remington Magnum (Berger Bullets Data) reloading data with 102 loads. Ran some 190 hybrids and 185RDF’s as well for comparison. Fed 215 M primer, Remington cases. Third round of loading for the 7mm PRC, I tried a pair of 162 grain bullets from Hornady. We use this load for long range shooting. 30 CAL 115 to 230 grain bullets. I am looking for load data for 7mm Rem Mag 168 grain Berger Classic Hunter Hybrids. Does anyone have data for this bullet? All of my manuals stop at 175gr or jump from 175 to 195gr. Just picked up 100 Remington brass and 100 Berger 168 gr hunting VLDs for my 7mm Rem mag build that is almost done. Hodgdon’s new Winchester StaBall HD produced the best group of just under one-half inch almost identical to the load with 180 gr bullets. I have recieved the data from berger and loaded the max of 86 grains of Retumbo with an OAL of 3. The accuracy with factory ammo is on par with any reload. 5 2800 IMR 7828SSC 56. Using bullets from Berger Match VLD Target or Match Grade VLD Hunting. Lately I have been using this bullet in the 7mm Rem Mag and 7mm Practical. 150 gr ClassiC hunter g1 BC = 0. Using bullets from Sierra HP, Speer HP, Hornady SP, Speer SP, Hornady GMX, Nosler Part, Barnes TTSX BT, Hornady SPBT, Sierra RN, Berger VLD. 0-2870 I have an accurate load for my 7 mm RM with 160 gr Sierra but I knew it was slow with Forums. 300 Win. If noone out there has tried this combo yet, I'll report back what I find. 029 grain H2O = 4. He wants to start with the 184gr Berger F-Open Hybrid and has procured a 500ct to get going. IMR 4350 with Berger CH will shoot under an inch at 300 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum (180 GR Berger Bullets Data) reloading data with 20 loads. Just got 300 of them to try. I am loading 180g VLD hunting Berger bullets for my brother's stock 7mm mag Browning A-bolt with H-1000 powder, Winchester brass, and Federal 210 or 215 primers. An amazing round that will rival even the best handloads. 490. 5 twist 7mm Rem 1-9 twist I have both the sierra and lymans manuals. James killed a nice antelope in the Empire ranch area. k80skeet. We will continue to develop reloading data that was not included in the 1st Edition. been trying 3 different types of ammo out of my 7mm rem mag custom hunting rifle. WARNING - Approach Maximum Loads with caution. 0 inch = 609. old_willys #3207344 08/05/09. 85 inches and Load data with 116 loads for . substantially usurped the market share held by the . 25 inches, RE22 at 2. 3 gr incremental charges to help The 7mm Rem is based on the commercial Winchester . I am shooting at I just started working up a load with the 180gr Hybrids (wishing now I had tried it last summer) So since there isn't a mass of loads out there on the interwebz for this bullet in the 7mag, and Hodgdon Manual disagrees with Berger's using the same bullet no less. 300 Win Mag, . On its introduction, the 7mm Rem. The original factory loads for the 7mm Rem. 800"; 180 GR bullets used: Berger Match BT Target, Match VLD Target, Match Hybrid Target or Match Tested the 190 A Tip today from 530 to a bit over 2000. 0 gr H4831SC (max load) jumping 0. So if your not seeing any pressure yet, I would say you still have a little bit to The bullets are Berger 180 VLD Hunting. my current load in our 7mm rem mag is 74 grains of retumbo (this load is compressed and should be worked up to in increments) with a 168 grain berger target vld match Re: 7mm Rem Mag 168 Berger Remington 700 Long Rang 73, loaded 168 Berger with H1000 for my in-law's 700. The 162 Bought a new 700 sendaro 7 rem mag with a 1-9 twist 26" bull barrel and I want to shoot 180 gr Berger vld hunting and run imr 4350 does anyone have some Forums. First up, I built loads with Berger’s Hybrid 180 gr bullet using eight kinds of powder. 020" off lands, in a factory 26" remington that was around 3025 fps, on a new barrel. 7mm Remington Magnum 168 Grain Berger VLD-Hunting~ The 7mm Remington Magnum rifle cartridge was introduced as a commercially available round in 1962, along with the new Remington Model 700 bolt-action rifle. It provides outstanding performance from the popular 7mm Rem Mag and 300 Win Mag through the Remington Ultra Mags and 338 Lapua. This will be a running update thread as I continue my shenaniganry. 5 gr max has anyone gone higher than that ? looking to get 300 fps out of them but heard that was not possiable with the 180s. I have not shot any 180 grain bullets. But I couldn’t help think that if a 284 win sends a 175 win down range at 2700fps wouldn’t it be nice to have I would like to tap into the knowledge of those shooters who load Berger 168 and 180 grain bullets for the 7mm Rem mag. I have had tremendous experience with it out of my 7mm Rem Mag Sendero. 21 mm I have a R Bros 7mm Rem mag. Berger VLD Hunting Rifle Bullets are extremely popular for long range hunting Does anyone have load data for the 180gr Berger VLD for 7 Rem Mag I can't seem to find anything for 180gr. 02 grains consistency (accurate to 1 kernel of smokeless powder I am looking for load data for 7mm Rem Mag 168 grain Berger Classic Hunter Hybrids. Remaining energy at 300 yards with the 150 grain bullet is 1,792 ft. Articles. On its introduction, the 7mm Remington Magnum substantially usurped the market share held by the . Please take note that this bullet can develop higher pressures than the Berger VLD. 7 grains of H1000 for 168s, 69. With no data available on the 190 Berger and very little on the cartridge with RL26 we just started with a quick pressure test. 180 GR bullets used: Berger Match BT Target, Match VLD Target, Match Hybrid Target or Match Grade VLD Hunting. So thought I’d post this Details : Rifle: Prrof Elevation MTR with 24” barrel and Wyatts box (3. Thread starter jdmecomber; Start date Jan 17, I ran up to 68 grains with the 180 VLD, seated . I personally would get either RL23 or RL26. For powder I'm looking at retumbo or H1000. 338 Edge. 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum 175 Grain Read HERE for details. . (Berger Bullets Reloading Manual 1st Edition) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. We Load data for 180 gr Berger. MOA gave me their basic load workups and they use only Bergers (suggested 168 or 195's). I'm looking for some real world experience or thoughts on shooting 175gr-180gr bergers with this twist. Notes: Case trim length: 2. I am shooting same ladder charges with 180 eldm. chronographed muzzle velocity average of 2930 of 5 shots The N565 has proven to be an ideal choice for calibers such as the 7mm Rem. Silver $$ Contributor. We both will shoot target out to 1000yd and both hunt. On my chrony it ave's 3300 FPS. I helped several friends put together loads for their 7 Rem mags using the Berger 168 hybrid hunter bullet and Retumbo here in Tucson. Not much load data was available for the 195 EOL. Kaiser Norton. N165 and one of the discontinued endurons. New posts Search forums. To put it another way, the most common bullet weight for the . 300 H&H and . His muzzle velocity is 3079 fps Joe's 7 rem mag with 168 Berger hybrids killed a cow elk. 150″ from the rifling. Thread starter k80skeet; Start date Jul 3, 2009; 1; 2; Next. Vihtavuori N565 Powder at Midsouth Shooters Supply. 290 inch = 83. 5 twist rate recomendations on the boxes of Sierra and on the Berger website are well suited to the 7mm-08 but not the magnums. Been wanting to try Ramshot Magnum, but been playing with other rifles, work , Shopping for the Berger Hybrid Hunter - Learn more about the latest Berger Hybrid Hunter and other hunting or shooting gear at Federal. T. I have never owned a 7mm Rem mag before. 840; barrel length: 26"; COAL: 3. I am currently running 64. So if you have 180 grain bullet and 77 grains of powder at 2900fps in a 10lbs gun there's 223 Remington; 6mm Creedmoor; 6. I'm looking for highest velocity and of course best accuracy Temp stability would also be good. Cartridge : 7 mm Rem. Joined Oct 29, 2012 Messages 105 Location Utah. This has probably been beaten to death but finally got my 7mm PRC build done and started the set up. Joined Aug 15, 2013 Messages My 7mm Rem Mag was shooting the best at Load data with 116 loads for . All my loading manuals only go up to 180 grain projectiles so I’m looking for a safe starting load to do some testing with The 7mm Rem. Thread starter Fotis; Start date Jun 9, 2005; I shoot a LSS700 7 RUM with a load of 95 gr RL 25, Fed 215 primer, 150 gr partition, OAL set to magazine length @3. Forums. Jul 3, 2009 #1 I just had my 700 Remington re barreled with a Broughton 7mm Remington Mag 1 in9 twist 26'. 010, and the three others were all under one inch. Additional safety information can be found HERE 7mm Remington Magnum (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 302 loads. 6 2632 62. jrw1976 Well-Known Member. What's new Search. I've had good results using H1000 with Berger 168 VLDH's and H1000 with Hornady 162 ELDX's. Has anyone had the opportunity to load and test some of the new Berger 175gr Elite Hunters out of a 7 Rem. Developed by Remington Arms Company, the 7mm Rem Mag 7mm Remington Magnum (Berger Bullets Data) Warning! Notes: Case trim length: 2. Developed by Remington Arms Company, the 7mm Rem Mag HSM 7MAG180VLD Trophy Gold 7mm Rem Mag 180 gr Match Hunting Very Low Drag 20 Bx/ 20 Cs - Brass Casing. I'm going to start off with Reloder 26 and H-1000. Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. I was looking for pressure first so I know my limits. 25 twist and factory throat 7mm rem mag we are loading the 180 VLD . I've owned and shot a few 7mm Rem Mag rifles, mostly with 140-ish grain bullets and seemed to always go back to 4831 From past experience with the REM 700 7 Rem Mag. By the time I got started Hodgdon had load data on their online data center. I run 71 grains Retumbo in 3 different 7 mags . I went in 0. start load: 180: Berger: Ramshot: Magnum: 7mm Remington Magnum 7mm Remington Magnum Powder Minimum Maximum Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) IMR 4831 54. Load data for 52 loads in caliber 7 mm Rem. 458 Win Mag, which were based on the same belted . Generally 1/2MOA or better Bullet weight: 168, 180 Berger HVLDs Powder and charge in grains: 70. gun) Forums. On the heavier bullets (over 160 gr) they prefer to use something like The 7mm Rem Mag Berger Hybrid Hunter rounds are meticulously crafted for exceptional accuracy even in factory rifles thanks to the unique combination of tangent and secant ogive features. 300 Remington Ultra Magnum (1999) which is in turn based on a grossly modified version of the unbelted 404 Jeffery’s case. stomp442 Well-Known Member. Settled on 67. Both full custom: Both want to shoot 180VLD hunting bullet and Norma brass. That is with H1000. I have had success with the 180 Berger VLD and the 180 JLK. 612 cm³ Cartridge O. 25 twist. 25 twist shoots the 180 grain VLD very well. I get 2760 out of my 24" 7mm mag with the Berger 180 hybrids. 75 inches, H-1000 at 2. 6 2642 65. 7mm Rem Ultra Mag loads. I am looking for some pet loads to start with in the Anyone have any load data for the 7mm Rem Mag with Retumbo & the 168gr Berger VLD hunting bullet? Thanks for any help. out of a 7RM X bolt over the past couple months. 175 gr ElitE huntEr g1 BC = 0. Shot placement is definitely the key to a clean quick kill I would give it a try. My last shot with 65gr, the book listed max do not exceed presure, it made quite a jump vertically. 7mmhdhuntr; Jul 16, 2011; Replies 13 Views 30K. Wt. Armed with information and quality 7mm bullets from Hornady and Berger, I headed to the loading bench like a baby with a new toy! Berger's Hybrid 180 gr. Joined Jul 5, 2018 Messages 1,194 Location North Idaho. With the JLK I have killed antelope @ 425yds and Elk @ 988 yds. A 1:9 twist is optimum for the current 180gr VLD in the magnums however Remington's Sendero 7mm Rem Mag, with its 1-9. 505 G7 BC = 0. Mag? I've got a box sitting on the bench. I'd lean towards H1000 for that gun, H4831 is a bit fast burning and will give you less velocity before you hit pressure. Just trying to get a handle on what people are seeing in the real world reloading for the 7 PRC. 010" with an avg velocity of 2830 fps. 30-06, 300 WIN MAG, 300 NORMA MAG as well as the Berger currently offers two bullets in 7mm: 168 grain and 180 grain VLD’s. I would typically do testing in 0. 433" OAL, with HODGDON H1000 powder. But 7828 and R25 would be the first two places i'd go. 180 gr VLD moly 70 gr Re17 108 kpsi primer fell out Your load will work, but there are more suitable powders for the Rem Mag out there. lbs. 4 gr and went up to 71 so with 175s u will be around that same area. The Berger Bullets Reloading Manual is available for purchase through your favorite Berger dealer. Hornady 162 gr. 284win 1-8. I bought this gun so I could take advantage of the 180 Berger bullet. Reactions Jun 19, 2023 #13 69. Given the choice of these five projectiles, which would you choose for shots on Elk size game at 700 yards. Oct 21, 2013 #1 I have been shooting the 168 Berger Hunting VLD and I am curious about the 180 Hunting VLD. Nosler Accubond 160, Nosler Partition, Hornady ELDX, Berger 168 etc. 260 Remington; 308 Winchester; 300 Norma Magnum; 300 PRC; 300 Winchester It didn't like h1k, retumbo, or Berger 195's (which is what I built it to shoot go figure) It likes faster powders run right at max pressure, Viht. What's new. I just received my custom built long range rifle and have just started loading Berger bullets for the first time. With 175-180 grain bullets even slower burning powders tend to work a little better, I would like to tap into the knowledge of those shooters who load Berger 168 and 180 grain bullets for the 7mm Rem mag. 7mm Remington Ultra Mag (RUM) 180 grain Berger VLD-Hunting- Inspired by the Lazzeroni proprietary cartridges, Remington introduced the 7mm Remington Ultra magnum in 2000. 30-06, . I couldn't find any specific load data for the vld so I used the sierra book for a 168 7mm Remington SAUM (Berger Bullets Data) Warning! Notes: Case trim length: 2. 1/2 MOA@ 100yds. I just picked up a remington sendero in 7mm Ultra mag. Throated for 180 Bergers and RE 26. Not that I wouldn't (and have) gone a little faster twist if intending to shoot 180+ bullets but I wouldn't avoid trying 175-180s with a 9 twist either. What's new 7mm rem mag 7828. 3 2714 Hodgdon's online reloading manual has info for the 7 Rem Mag and 180 Bergers. I have imr 7828 ssc berger man says 57. 180 vld's shoot great in the 7 mag as well. I load Hornady 162 match with 71. I had a good load with Retumbo, but now I'm out of it, and I've got 8 lbs of H1000 so I thought I would try it. 1 of 2 Go to page. 6 mm Powder : Hodgdon Retumbo Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, incremented in steps of 2. 656 G7 BC = 0. (Berger Bullets Reloading Manual 1st I am working up a load for my savage 7mm rem mag using winchester brass, federal 215m primers, berger 168 vld hunting, and H4831SC. 160 grain accubond preformance on deer. 284 cartridge length and case capacity. Chrono @ 3400-3500 depending on ambient temp. Any ideas? Also does Berger recommend seating the 7mm Remington Magnum (Berger Bullets Data) Warning! Notes: Case trim length: 2. 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum (168 GR Berger Bullets Data) reloading data with 18 loads. 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum (168 GR Berger Bullets Data) Warning! Notes: Case trim length: 2. J. IMR-4831 and RL-22 were the best performers with the 140 to 162 gr. 0357; barrel length: 24"; COAL: 2. I'm am going to have a friend work up some loads for me and would like some input. Go. Latest reviews Author list. 5 2896 RL 22 53. either below or in our load database by clicking the 'Matching Loads' button above More about this caliber: The 7mm Remington Magnum (7mm Rem Mag) is a popular, high-performance rifle cartridge that has been around since 1962. Perfect for competitive and long-range shooting. 430" OAL with 63 gr RL-22). This is with h1000 also. Order your 500 count today! CLOSE. 2 Questions & Answers Model: bullets, offering a load for small, medium and large sized game. I've also had good results using H4831sc and Berger 168 VLDH's. 264 Winchester Magnum, which went into The first step in load development for my new 7mm Remington Magnum (with a 27″ barrel) was to get a basic idea for the real-world muzzle velocities I could expect out of a few different high quality, very low drag bullets, so that I could compare them ballistically and decide which to pursure for further load development. We started with RL26. I have shot this load in a couple of different 7mm Rem mags and velocity runs between 3080 and 3100. Just curious about difference in recoil between 168 and 180s. I normally run 68-71 grains of H1k, or 69-72 grains of Retumbo in a 7 mag with 180 bergers depending on the gun or components. The 7mm RUM is based on the . Currently, in a factory remington 700 long range, 26" barrel 1:9. I use Nosler brass in my 7mm rem mag, tikka t3x in an mdt chassis. Was just wondering if anyone has tried RE26 with 168 Bergers? 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