7 WSM

[dbhostler]

Just picked up a Richard Franklin Custom Varmint in 7 WSM. Has a Spencer bbl in 1/9 twist. Would like to use heavy bullets. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
db

 

[ol mike]

162gr hornady a-max !

168gr berger vld or 180gr vld

jlk -swampworks 180gr vld

 

[demarpaint]

175 SMK should work well too.

Frank D

 

[linksmechanic]

go w/ the 180 berger vld's for sure you won't be dissapointed.

 

[wildcat]

+ 1 on the 162grn A-Max.

 

[wildcat]

Forgot to ask this, could you give us some specs on your rig like what Action, Barrel, Stock, ect are you using.

Wildcat

 

[dbhostler]

What powders do you use, and will it fill the case? Also is brass drying up due to the Jamison thing?
The action is a Win mag, push feed single shot. The bbl is 27" 6 lands and grooves with a Harrel on the end. The stock is one of Richards heavy, laminated Varmint stocks. Don't know about the chamber yet, but will cast it.
db

 

[Blacktail2]

My go to powder is Retumbo, it fills the case well.Also had good luck with r22 and h4831sc.Brass is not a problem.

 

[dbhostler]

Thanks for all the info fellas. Brass and bullets arriving next week. Still in the process of cleaning, measring and mounting. This rifle was bought off this site from a friend at work and never fired. You can see a picture on page 353 in the Guns For Sale if you're interested.
db