Berger 168 and imr7828 load data?

[Carman2012]

If anyone has the berger manual could you please tell me what the min and max load they have listed for the 168vld and imr 7828 in 7mm Rem mag? Thanks

 

[MudRunner2005]

If anyone has the berger manual could you please tell me what the min and max load they have listed for the 168vld and imr 7828 in 7mm Rem mag? Thanks

I shoot that same load in mine, but can't remember Berger's max for it. I want to say I recall it being 62 grains start, and 65-66 max... But don't hold me to that. Verify before starting.

Also, purchasing a manual is recommended. They come in very handy for referencing. And they're not expensive. You can even buy it straight from Berger's website.

 

[Carman2012]

Thanks. I have several loading manuals just not the berger and hated to purchase it since only bullet I use from them are 168 and 180. Just mainly looking for a starting point since I have never used 7828. Also when I did a search on here for it I seen several of your posts and saw where you also used 7977. When I went in my LGS today to pick up a pound of 7828 he was really pushing me toward the 7977 but seeing as how he had a whole shelf of it and only 2 pounds of the 7828 left I opted to try it first. If you dont mind me asking which one do you prefer? I may go back and get a pound of it to experiment with as well. Thanks again

 

[TackDriv3r]

For the 168 grain and imr7828 is 59 grains to start to max of 63 grains. Work up slowly while checking pressure signs.

I have a superb load, its a little over max with RL19 and 63 grains for the 168 Berger VLD. Also RL 19 and 66.7 grains with 140 VLD, also a bit over max. Both loads shoots .2 MOA . If using these loads, work up in increments. Both loads are about 1.2 grains over max. Good luck.

 

[Carman2012]

Thanks