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    Building an Elk Load - 7mm08

    I just got done with group testing 140 Absolute Hammers over IMR 4895. Velocity was good but I didn't find very good groups in my 22" Browning X Bolt with 9.5 twist. I ordered more and will try them with some slower powders, once I can find them. I use my 7mm-08 as back for my 7mm Rem Mag when I...
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    Building an Elk Load - 7mm08

    I have been testing loads for a 7mm-08 Browning X Bolt with a 22" 1 in 9.5 twist barrel with similar goals. I am group testing several good nodes with 150 TTSX today and will post the results. I am also testing 140 gr Absolute Hammers in similar charges of IMR 4895. I have also had very good...
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    7mm-08 Hammer Hunter Load Development

    Thanks for the videos!!!!
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    Spreadsheet for reloading

    I downloaded these sheets years ago and still use them today. Thank you for making them available!!
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    7mm08 bullet question

    150 Barnes TTSX is my go to for whitetail. Good for distance out to 350 at 2650 fps, but would not trust it much farther for sure quick kills. I have had good luck pushing them with H380.
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    7mm08

    I have been shooting 150 TTSX and 150 TSX out of our 7mm-08s for ten years and have had perfect record of pass through kills. The charge that works best for all three (Remington, Brwng A and Brwng X) is H380. Best charge has been 42.0gr and yields about 2550fps with no pressure signs. Hodgden...
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