7mm rem mag

[Dogpack]

Anybody shooting the Berger 168 classic hunter? I'm thinking h1000 or retumbo. Needs to shoot good and kill what it hits

 

[wbyfireman]

Shooting IMR 7828 ssc with great results (2950 fps 24" barrel) however I'm sure either will work great once you find its "node".

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

I've owns plenty of them and it's been my favorite deer sized cartridge... I've never owned one that didn't like H-4350 and rem mag primers... I've used the 140 grain Nosler Partition for over 45 years...nothing ever survived a hit from this time tested bullet !!

 

[Clark]

I have killed animals with 180, 162, 150, and 140 gr in 7mmRemMag, and I have shot a lot of holes in paper with 120 gr and others.

My theory is that low skill guys like me need a lighter weight bullet. I can kill out to 600 yards and like the 140 gr Nos Bal tip the best.

 

[moombaskier]

I have had great results with Retumbo for velocity (3100+ Fps ) and H1000 for a little less velocity (3020 fps). The H1000 gave me a much better ES. That is with the 168VLD. 26" barrel.

 

[roninflag]

what rifle?

 

[CogburnR]

I use the 168 CH and 69.5 H1000 at 2960fps for my deer killer loads. Shoots pretty well in my 1963 M700. Kills deer with many DRT.

 

[Dosh]

pack, several of my friends have found H1000 to be excellent with the 168 Berger VLD. The classic should be good also. All have Rem or Ruger 24" #2 barrels. Good luck

 

[kimberyote]

N560 w/168's 1/2 MOA vertical.
RL22,25 also gave similar groups, higher velocities, just not 1/2 MOA.

 

[AZShooter]

Loaded for four 7 rem mags. All used Retumbo, fed 215s and the 168 classic hunter. Powder charge weights from 71-73 grs. Velocities ran from 3050 to 3125 fps. 24 to 26" barrels.

 

[SCshooter]

I use the 168 CH and 69.5 H1000 at 2960fps for my deer killer loads. Shoots pretty well in my 1963 M700. Kills deer with many DRT.

I am using the 168g CH, 69.0 H1000, Fed 215M primer. my rifle has a Hart barrel w/1:8.25 twist. Start w/ lower powder charge and work up. I am currently seating about .010 off the lands.