Triple 7 ingition in Rem. 700

[biscuit eater]

I have a Remington 700 using no.11 caps for ignition of charge. I bought some triple 7 loose powder and wanted to know if the caps will work all right. Also if crud ring I have read about is a problem with this rifle.Thanks

[cayugad]

Loose powder.. the #11 caps work fine for me. Also you will get a reduced crud ring if any when using the #11 cap because there is less fire in the breech. All you can do is try them, but I do not anticipate a problem for you.

[sabotloader]

biscuit eater

I have two Remingtons that I use T7 in. I have used the #11mag caps in the past and the only time I everhad any trouble with ignition was in the coldest temps (below zero).

You do not say whether you are new to the gun or not, but be aware the bolt must be dis-assembled and cleaned on a regular basis or it will hang up and will not set off the cap. A lot of blow back goes back up into the bolt assembly. Remington also used a very minimal firing pin spring - I think they were 24lb - I have changed both of mine to 26 lb and have a 28lb available - never have needed it since changing to the 26.

Good luck enjoy your Remington 700 it is a good accurate gun.

[skeeter 7MM]

Never had a crud ring with t7 and 209w's in my rem 700's. Sabotloaders advice is what I was told when making the move from Pyrodex to T7. Seeing below 0 is a sure thing here I switched to the 209 ignition system and never looked back. BTW my 209 conversion is the jobber that cabelas sells not the factory remmy, which has issues.

Good Luck

[biscuit eater]

Thanks for the replys. Sabotloader I have had my rifle for a few years but have all ways used pyrodex pellets. Was wanting to try something different thats a little cheaper and easier to clean. The rifle shoots better than I do, the bolt being the only gripe I have with gun. It's hard to disassemble and clean after done shooting. Was wondering if you have suggestion on sabot and charge for Triple 7. I will be trying to zero in at 100 yards with scope.

[skeeter 7MM]

biscuit eater,

FYI, I have had really good luck with 240 xtps, try80-100gr FFG T7. My fall back hunting load has been 90gr of FFG T7 under 240xtp/green sabot and 209W for a number of years. Last couple of years I have ran the 250sst/MMP HPH sabot, 209W's under 105gr of FFG T7. Prior 100 of RS under 240xtp/green sabot and #11 was my load in the 700MLS. All have worked wonderful on the range and game, single shot harvests from 30 - 209 yards.

Good luck

[sabotloader]

biscuit eater

It's hard to disassemble and clean after done shooting.

If you pick up a Remington "bolt tool" it is really easy....

http://www.remingtonle.com/axx/gunparts.htm

I believe you will really like the switch to T7 - if you are switching to loose T7. It will allow you develope your own personal load. In my case I have not found a bullet that the Remington will not shoot well.

Was wondering if you have suggestion on sabot and charge for Triple 7. I will be trying to zero in at 100 yards with scope.

In Idaho shooting sabots is legal - so that is what I am shooting. I actually have a couple of pet loads although like I say I can shoot just about everything. I am not much of a fan of expensive bullets so most of my shooting is done with bulk Hornady or Speer bullets and right now I pretty much stuck on Speer.

I have two options that I use for elk, and this is after I just told you I do not shoot expensive bullets.

Elk
Load #1 - 110 grains T7-2f - MMP .458 Orange Sabot - .458 (45-70) 300 grain Nosler Partition Protected Point.
Load #2 - 110 grains T7-2f - MMP HPH-24 Black Sabot - .451 300 grain Nosler Partition Protected Point.

Whitetail
Load #1 - 110 grains T7-2f MMP HPH-24 Black Sabot - .452 250 grain Speer Gold Dot ( a bonded bullet) - This thing is devastating on thin skinned deer - coyotes and so on.... (this is the old standby)

(this is my bullet - I am really leaning towards this for deer)
Load #2 - 110 grain T7-2f MMP40/50 Blue Sabot - 10mm Hornady 200 grain XTP. I have been shooting this since March - what a performer! - I am going to use this on deer this year during rifle season.

My suggestion would to be 1.5" inches high a 100 this will give you an easy 150 yard holding dead on - -If you do this you need to remember your 50 yard shot will be up 2"+

Good luck

This is an expanded Gold Dot - the lead is bonded to the copper....