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I have shot a number of animals over the past years, including a sheep and a bunch of deer with the 180 Hybrids at various ranges. One and done. Was very happy with the cartridge. But, last fall, I knocked down two deer-both got up and ran. Bit of a shock, because prior experience was the same...

I am just finishing moving my reloading equipment, so I need to find my notes. Most of the loads I have tried are with H1000, which Gunwerks say is the powder they use. I also have 8133, US869, and a bunch of others. I did get a custom die made and have not tried it-hoping to make certain the...

Does anyone have a hunting load for the 7mmLRM? The Berger 180 Hybrid that Gunwerks sells shoots extremely well, but I would like to get a hunting load that has similar accuracy. I have worked with the Berger 180 vld with limited results. Thanks

I would replace the firing pin spring. The Model 70 trigger is probably the best trigger to come out of a factory-but, I have found if you are getting inconsistent trigger pulls or firing upon closing the bolt hard, put a new spring in. Also helps groups.