ORIGINAL: keylargo
I am considering getting into reloading for my 7mm-08. I know nothing about it,but because my father-in-law has the set up I am considering it.
I currently am shooting Hornady light magnums 139 grain SST's at a published velocity of 3000 fps.
I have done a little looking at varget powder and it seems to get close. Does anyone here load for the 7mm-08? I would appreciate any information on what I can hope to accomplish. I would also like to know if I will get any real financial savings. My ammo is running about $32.00 a box retail.
Thanks
I bet ya 100 dollar bill, you ain't seein 3000fps with that load.
Its close to impossible to get over 2900fps with 7mm08 and 140gr bullet. And even more impossible to do it accuratly.
My poor chronograph has put sour pusses on dozensof faces from archery shooters to rifle. Light magnums are about the biggest con going. I fell into it. It rare that you can get them to shoot well also. Aint' nofree lunch in the world. Hornady doesn't have any more magic than any other reloader.
As far as the question of going over Max load in manuals. Its usually not advisable and depends only on the rifle and pressure signs. I have rifles that show pressure signs before getting to max loads. And I have rifles that show pressure signs 5% over max. A manual is only a guide showing the success of one guy with one load and one gun. It gives you a place to start. If you don't have alot of experience reloading, I never suggest ever going up to even max load never mind going over.