7Rem Mag and 120 HH suggestions needed

[Jcook02]

Hi, everyone,

I have a 7 Rem Mag with a 24" 1-9.25 twist Rem. 700.

I have 100 pieces of ADG Brass and I'm looking at using the 120 HH and 215M primers, specifically built for my daughter and wife, who are semi-recoil sensitive. This will be used for deer and elk, with pretty limited ranges, for now. I have a brake on it for now, but will explore a can at a later date.

Anyone have any powders in mind and mind giving load data? I think I have data for N560 and RL22, but I'm wanting something that is temp stable. Any thoughts on H4350, H1000, Ramshot Magnum, IMR4350, or alike? I can find N560, IMR 4350 and H4350 locally.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.

Thanks everyone,
JC

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Not a 120, but I am using Rl23 with 131s in mine.

Check the load information here.

Hammer Hunter Load Data, (See page 1, Post 8)

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[eshorebwhntr]

I think H4350 will work well for you. I used the 143s H4350 F215 & ADG brass in 2 different 7mm mags and they shot great. Almost 3500fps if I remember correctly.

 

[Jcook02]

I think H4350 will work well for you. I used the 143s H4350 F215 & ADG brass in 2 different 7mm mags and they shot great. Almost 3500fps if I remember correctly.

Would it be okay to start around the same load as IMR 4350? I've read there is a little difference, but wasn't much.

 

[eshorebwhntr]

Double check your data but I'm pretty sure you'll find that both variants of 4350 will have the same starting charge weight in most combinations. I prefer H4350.

If you do some research you'll see that many folks find a higher max charge for a given bullet weight with hammers. Work up carefully.

 

[Mark37082]

H4350 and the HH120 is a sweet spot if you like speed In the 7RM.

 

[Jcook02]

I'm excited for this load development to start. I'm expecting with the lighter pill and the good brake, it should shoot pretty soft and sweet for them.

 

[RB II]

Try the Hodgdon reloading website. There are about 15 powders that they show load data for a 120 bullet in a 7 mag. Start slow and work up.

https://hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center?rdc=true&type=54

 

[eshorebwhntr]

If you're concerned with recoil you could always load them lite around 2800 fps MV. That would reduce the recoil even further. A good muzzle break goes a long way though.

 

[dogz]

Either of the 4350's will do well. I've used R22 a lot with the 120's in the Big 7's

 

[Ramem7mm]

Having a muzzle brake installed was one of the best things I did to my 7 Mag. For my setup shooting factory 162 ELDX the recoil is comparable to my wifes 243 if not less. Interested in how your loads turn out. I am waiting for the new style Hammers to come out before I switch to them. Good luck

 

[Jcook02]

Thanks everyone. I have plenty of RL22, but I'm able to get 4350 locally. Guess the 22 would save me some money to spend on more bullets. I won't be pushing this load at max, to keep recoil down, and distance will be limited for the time being. Consistent and low recoil is my ultimate goal here. I also have a ton of Ramshot Magnum that might be worth exploring. Hodgdon has data for the 120 and Magnum.