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Thanks for all the comments. Aim small, miss small.

I always seem to like the highest power available, even at 100 yards when I am at the range and trying to make a small group. For me this is 22x from my nightforce NXS. I know when hunting, you lose field if view but sometimes wonder if this is a mistake to use the highest power. What am...

I have a Sendero II in 7mag. It shoots fine but if I wanted to convert it to a 7-300, is it worth reaming the factory barrel? It only has about 120 rounds down it so far. Also, Are reamers available to rent or would I have to purchase one? Thanks!

On my 7 Mag Sendero SFII, I used a Talley Pic rail and NF low rings with a 5.5 x 22 NF zero stop.

Great clothing, thanks for the opportunity.

Mine are measured and/or trimmed to SAAMI specs after each firing. I don't think that is my issue unless the barrel is cut wrong.

My new Sendero 7mag maxes out early too. I tried H1000 recently and started with 68 grains. Bolt was just barely sticky. At 68.5 it was requiring quite a bit of resistance. Velocity at 68 was 2916 and 68.5 2950 if memory Steve's me correctly. I plan on trying some more at 67.5 grains. I...

At 64.5 I was getting a slightly sticky bolt retraction and at 65.0 some extractor marks.

I'M getting 2860 with 64.2 of H4831 in a 26" barrel rem 700 with 168 Berger's. Hope to try H1000 soon.

I think I had promised an update. Latest load data and what I plan to use this season for whitetail. Rem 700 Sendero 7 Mag 26" barrel 64.2 of H4831 (at 64.5 bolt was starting to get sticky) WLR mag primers Hornady Brass .040 off the lands 2860 fps. .6 MOA 7828 was getting closer...

I agree. Maybe it will get faster with more rounds down range. Already has about 75 rounds through it. Also. With the 168 Berger VLD classic hunter, If I loaded to SAMMI length of 3.290, it would be jammed about .020. Maybe it has a shorter throat. I'm going with about .040 jump.

I have no experience with the 24" barrel and have not tried h1000 yet. Finally got 2 lbs. My results are : Rem 700 Sendero 7 Mag 26" barrel 64.2 of H4831 (at 64.5 bolt was starting to get sticky) WLR mag primers Hornady Brass .040 off the lands 2860 fps. .6 MOA 7828 was getting closer to...

It can also vary with caliber. In 270, the 130 classic hunter has a better BC as well as the hybrid nose design. No downside in my opinion. In 7mm, the classic hunter gives up a small amount in BC but gains the hybrid nose and should be more forgiving with reloading depth. It is also short...

Sorry I can't help there but I'm sure someone will chime in. You might consider a faster burning powder.

I think hat short barrel is going to hurt your velocity. A 7mag and stw usually need at least a 26" barrel with a Slow powder.