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Hunting load recipes for Remington Model 7 in .260 Remington
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<blockquote data-quote="Freebore" data-source="post: 622684" data-attributes="member: 873"><p>If you do a search for what is called a 'ladder test' read up on this process. It is probably the quickest way to find a decent load. Once one is found you can tweak it by changing primer brands and OAL in increments of .005-.010 shooting three shot groups. Let the barrel go cold between volleys. There is no 'heat' in barrel when you fire first shot when hunting is there?. Especially with that thin Mod.7 barrel. </p><p></p><p>Try that 120grn Speer Hot-Cor spitzer with IMR-4064 as I had suggested in previous post to this thread. I used that in 20" barreled Savage. The 140's are the heavies for the 6.5 caliber. Don't be afraid to try the Nosler Ballistic tips either.</p><p></p><p>Get a chronograph!!! They are @100 buck from Shooting Chrony..its all you need. When you set it up and look thru scope to place cross-hairs on target, take bolt out prior to, then look thru barrel to ensure you above Chronograph with bullet flight path (experience ).</p><p></p><p>I've been loading for 40+ years it is fun. Can be frustrating at times. Lots of help here that was not available to some us other than deer camp or sporting good stores chatter.</p><p></p><p> Keep Safe!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Freebore, post: 622684, member: 873"] If you do a search for what is called a 'ladder test' read up on this process. It is probably the quickest way to find a decent load. Once one is found you can tweak it by changing primer brands and OAL in increments of .005-.010 shooting three shot groups. Let the barrel go cold between volleys. There is no 'heat' in barrel when you fire first shot when hunting is there?. Especially with that thin Mod.7 barrel. Try that 120grn Speer Hot-Cor spitzer with IMR-4064 as I had suggested in previous post to this thread. I used that in 20" barreled Savage. The 140's are the heavies for the 6.5 caliber. Don't be afraid to try the Nosler Ballistic tips either. Get a chronograph!!! They are @100 buck from Shooting Chrony..its all you need. When you set it up and look thru scope to place cross-hairs on target, take bolt out prior to, then look thru barrel to ensure you above Chronograph with bullet flight path (experience ). I've been loading for 40+ years it is fun. Can be frustrating at times. Lots of help here that was not available to some us other than deer camp or sporting good stores chatter. Keep Safe! [/QUOTE]
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