I've been working up a hunting load for my 7-08, and found that so far, it shoots VERY well with IMR 4350 powder and 139 gr Hornady SP bullets. 47.5 gr. shot best, with both 47.0 and 48.0 giving quite respectable groups for my rifle (700 CDL). As we all know, guns have personalities of their own and what is good in one may not work well in another. Good luck-------