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I have a relatively new Kimber Pro Hunter in 7-08 and I’m shooting 162 ELD-X’s. Have tried various powders shooting this bullet which shoots well. Powders tried with this bullet have been 4166, 4451, Ramshot Hunter and Reloader 17. Velocities anywhere from 2550 to being able to bust 2800 fps...

Thank you again for the data and your follow up! I’ll look it over...

Point of clarification on powder burn speeds and relativity to Rel 16. My latest Lee loading manual lists the following powders with this burn speed category: ( slowest to fastest ) Ramshot Hunter (no 53) Reloader 17 (no 50) Reloader 15 ( no 45) Reloader 16 ??? My testing so far seems to...

Thanks Buster for your time and efforts. See relative responses/replies to this thread! Thanks again guy’s!! I’m pondering my next moves! Just not getting the velocity I want with the 16.

TN David forgot to provide E-mail [email protected] Thanks again!

Thanks for your time and effort! Trying to achieve a targeted velocity with a specific bullet of preference. There’s just not any data for this powder. I wanted to try the R16 due to temp insensitivity and it’s decoppering agent. R16 Powder burn speed, I could not find info on either. Reloader...

Help, can someone out there that has Quickload do a fellow member a favor. I would be interested on A run involving a plain Jane 7mm-08 and my pertinent info. I’m currently trying to establish a load using Reloader 16. There’s only 1 load published from Alliant and it involves a 160 grn Barnes...

I was wondering if I might slip in a quick load request too! I’m currently trying to work up a 7mm08 load with Reloader 16, Lapua brass, Br-2’s and 162 grain ELD-X’s. Barrel length 22”. There just isn’t any Rel 16 data out. Got to reading this thread and thought maybe would help. Range testing...

What about on that muzzle loading 300 grain Thor bullet. At hundred yards this bullet shoots very well. In fact the best consistently that I have ever fired. Anyhow that bullet has a plastic tip plus a real thin copper skirt at the base. This bullet is a Barnes style bullet all copper so it’s...

I agree, heck 46 grains of Rel 17 got me just a little over 2800 fps. Due to the seasonal changes here in Texas fixxing to occur I decided to lower that load to 45 grains of Rel 17 and I’m getting 2750 ish. The velocity seems to be there for me. I just got a little concerned with velocities...

So, you do not or would not include the plastic tips length when plugging in the overall bullet length.

Hey folks, I’m new to the forem. I have two questions: 1). I have a question when measuring a bullets length for determining bullet stability it seems to me you would measure from bullet base to bullet tip irregardless of tip type (ie plastic tips versus non plastic tipped). I’ve heard some...

Hey any of you guys tried Reloader 16 or 17 with 160 grain class bullets? I’m currently, just today loaded some 162 ELD-X’s with R16 ( currently seeing what the upper end might be velocity wise ). Just back from range with 2625 top so far. Rel 17 with same bullet could bust 2800 fps with...

Thanks! That was about the only information I was able to come across. Noted the 160 grain loading, but I believe the Barnes bullets are loaded down a bit compared to the cup And core bullets. I’m interested in hearing what others might have experienced with something more closer to my bullet...

Hey guys, first time posting. I’ve recently acquired A Kimber Pro Hunter ( Cabelas Purchase ) in 7-08. Starter loads consist of the bullet I want to shoot ( 162 ELD-X ) and powders have been Rel 17 and Ramshot Hunter. Both powders are not temp insensitive as I understand. Loads so far, of course...