7mm bullets/loads?

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Buddy of mine bought a 7mm and we’re setting it up for some long range shooting (1200 yds and in).

Looking for some bullet suggestions. Thinking Hornady eld-x 162’s, but open to anything. Also looking at the Berger 180 gr VLD.

Suggestions? Also, willing to entertain powder/load data info. I haven’t done any 7mm reloading and trying to help my buddy out get to a decent starting point. So suggestions on LR bullet choices and load data greatly appreciated.

Thanks!


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195 EOL Bergers should get a look if they'll fit in his mag box. Loads are gonna vary by gun, just like different rifles will prefer different bullets, or weights. What rifle setup does he have?

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Buddy of mine bought a 7mm and we’re setting it up for some long range shooting (1200 yds and in).

Looking for some bullet suggestions. Thinking Hornady eld-x 162’s, but open to anything. Also looking at the Berger 180 gr VLD.

Suggestions? Also, willing to entertain powder/load data info. I haven’t done any 7mm reloading and trying to help my buddy out get to a decent starting point. So suggestions on LR bullet choices and load data greatly appreciated.

Thanks!


7MM What ?? Cartridge is ??
 
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195 EOL Bergers should get a look if they'll fit in his mag box. Loads are gonna vary by gun, just like different rifles will prefer different bullets, or weights. What rifle setup does he have?

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He bought a Remington Long Range model 700. 26” pipe. Shooting well with factory Hornady 162’s.


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7mm mag? 7mm LRM? 7mm STW? 7mm RUM? 7mm-08?

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Buddy of mine bought a 7mm and we’re setting it up for some long range shooting (1200 yds and in).

Looking for some bullet suggestions. Thinking Hornady eld-x 162’s, but open to anything. Also looking at the Berger 180 gr VLD.

Suggestions? Also, willing to entertain powder/load data info. I haven’t done any 7mm reloading and trying to help my buddy out get to a decent starting point. So suggestions on LR bullet choices and load data greatly appreciated.

Thanks!


7MM What ?? Cartridge is ??

Sorry, 7mm RM.


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Sorry, 7mm RM.


OK Most 7 MM RMags like the Hornady 162 ELDX bullet BUT there on the light side for 1200 yards you need a 175 - 180-190 gr er for that distance BUT then barrel twist comes in to play with those long bullets ! 150 ELDX or 162 ELDX do fine with a 1-9 twist where the 175 -180-190 gr-ers need a 1-8 twist . He prob has a 1-9 or 9.25 twist rifle so i would try the 162 ELDX with H1000 or IMR7828 or Retumbo powders with FED215 primers - Hope this Helps
 
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Sorry, 7mm RM.


OK Most 7 MM RMags like the Hornady 162 ELDX bullet BUT there on the light side for 1200 yards you need a 175 - 180-190 gr er for that distance BUT then barrel twist comes in to play with those long bullets ! 150 ELDX or 162 ELDX do fine with a 1-9 twist where the 175 -180-190 gr-ers need a 1-8 twist . He prob has a 1-9 or 9.25 twist rifle so i would try the 162 ELDX with H1000 or IMR7828 or Retumbo powders with FED215 primers - Hope this Helps

Helps a lot! He has a 1:9.25 twist so we’ll try some 162’s. I’m a fan of eld-x’s with my 6.5. I also like bergers, but I can see how they may not be ideal for this set-up.


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