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Longer barrel, slower powder?
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<blockquote data-quote="Texis" data-source="post: 2394397" data-attributes="member: 121376"><p>Hi to all, first post. </p><p>I am about to start working up some loads for 7mm-08. I will be using 140-150gr hunting rounds (Berger, Barnes. Etc). I am not new to reloading, but do have a question. </p><p>The rifle has a 26" varmint profile Shilen 1:9 twist. All load data tables I've seen are based on 24" barrels. So, with 2" more barrel, would I gain any speed using a slower powder than is listed on the various load tables? What powders will take advantage of the longer barrel? </p><p>I need to stay with a temp stable, extreme type extruded powder, as I live on the Texas Gulf coast and hunt deer and hogs in the Texis panhandle. which means I work up my loads for long range (500-900yd hog rounds) in 85 degrees and may hunt in 20 degrees. Btw.. I won't poke at a good deer past 400 <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> .. the wind is always howling in the panhandle, hogs are a different story lol. </p><p>Any inputs are appreciated, thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Texis, post: 2394397, member: 121376"] Hi to all, first post. I am about to start working up some loads for 7mm-08. I will be using 140-150gr hunting rounds (Berger, Barnes. Etc). I am not new to reloading, but do have a question. The rifle has a 26” varmint profile Shilen 1:9 twist. All load data tables I’ve seen are based on 24” barrels. So, with 2” more barrel, would I gain any speed using a slower powder than is listed on the various load tables? What powders will take advantage of the longer barrel? I need to stay with a temp stable, extreme type extruded powder, as I live on the Texas Gulf coast and hunt deer and hogs in the Texis panhandle. which means I work up my loads for long range (500-900yd hog rounds) in 85 degrees and may hunt in 20 degrees. Btw.. I won’t poke at a good deer past 400 :-) .. the wind is always howling in the panhandle, hogs are a different story lol. Any inputs are appreciated, thanks. [/QUOTE]
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