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Expectation management and load development.
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<blockquote data-quote="hsargent21" data-source="post: 650694" data-attributes="member: 40498"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">I need some help with expectation management and load development for my new 7mm Rem Mag. I just had a custom built rifle put together and now I have started the process of load development. I have the rifle broke in and some preliminary velocity work done. I'm starting with Berger 168 gr VLD's with H1000 as my powder. I have worked my way up to 72 grains with no signs of pressure and an average velocity of 2925. My goal for this rifle is to be accurate enough to kill a deer/elk at 800 yds. So help me with my expectations. When it comes to accuracy how good is good enough? My current thinking is to get it to a half inch or less then stop. Is that good enough or should I push for more? Should I expect that much out of my rifle? I don't want to just keep pushing for more if its not needed. Also, what is the max charge that you are using for H1000 and 168gr VLD's? I do want to get as much velocity as feasible. Is 3100 to much to ask for? </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Here are the specifics on my rifle:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Stiller Predator action, Left hand Long action</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Kreiger 1 in 9 26 in long barrel…Rem Varmint Contour</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">McMillian A-3 Sporter Stock</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Jewel Trigger</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Leupold 6.5-20</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hsargent21, post: 650694, member: 40498"] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]I need some help with expectation management and load development for my new 7mm Rem Mag. I just had a custom built rifle put together and now I have started the process of load development. I have the rifle broke in and some preliminary velocity work done. I’m starting with Berger 168 gr VLD’s with H1000 as my powder. I have worked my way up to 72 grains with no signs of pressure and an average velocity of 2925. My goal for this rifle is to be accurate enough to kill a deer/elk at 800 yds. So help me with my expectations. When it comes to accuracy how good is good enough? My current thinking is to get it to a half inch or less then stop. Is that good enough or should I push for more? Should I expect that much out of my rifle? I don't want to just keep pushing for more if its not needed. Also, what is the max charge that you are using for H1000 and 168gr VLD’s? I do want to get as much velocity as feasible. Is 3100 to much to ask for? [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Here are the specifics on my rifle:[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Stiller Predator action, Left hand Long action[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Kreiger 1 in 9 26 in long barrel…Rem Varmint Contour[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]McMillian A-3 Sporter Stock[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Jewel Trigger[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Leupold 6.5-20[/FONT][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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