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<blockquote data-quote="imartin" data-source="post: 1456654" data-attributes="member: 106328"><p>Hi guys,</p><p></p><p>New here, but saw the thread and couldn't help but chime in. In factory rifles with 1:9.5T barrels (Browning, Howa, Savage, Weatherby) I have always had really good luck with Berger 140 VLD's, RL22, and Fed 215 or CCI 250. Accuracy has been outstanding. Velocity is ~3200 fps in a 26" barrel, which is mild compared to what some guys are getting from their 7RM's. If the OP or anyone else is interested, feel free to PM me for charge weight and COAL info. It just seems to be one of those loads that shoots well in every gun and for hunting I haven't ever needed any more, so I have always used it as a starting point and never changed. Can also be used with a 140 Nosler AB.</p><p></p><p>I'm the process of putting together my first rifle with long range in mind. Got a good deal on a brand new Savage 110 FCP in 300 Win Mag. Will be pulling the 24" 300 tube and replacing with a 7mm Rem Mag Criterion, 1:8T, SS Match, 26" Varmint contour (.830 @ the muzzle) from NSS. Nothing against the 300 WM, just prefer the 7RM. Based on what I've already read, will probably start load work up with H1000. Haven't decided on a bullet to start with yet but thinking Berger 180 gr VLD. Also looking at SMK's, ELD-X, and ABLR, all 175 gr or heavier, but figured Berger is a good place to start. Went with the 1:8T so I could mess around with the heavier offerings if I wanted to.</p><p></p><p>Planning on topping it with a Sightron SIII 6-24x50 but haven't finalized that yet. Did purchase DNZ 1-pc Tactical Mount with 20 MOA built in, so should I go with the Sightron, I will have more vertical adjustment than I will ever need. I have always liked the idea of one piece base/ring combo. Seem's like there is less that can go wrong there and based on my other experiences with DNZ products, they are top notch. Doesn't seem like much info out there on them, so I guess we will see.</p><p></p><p>The 1:8T and 20 MOA base is probably over kill considering that in reality, I will likely never get to fully take advantage of either, but I figured if I ever get the chance, it would stink to be limited in any way. I'm always open to suggestions/advice if you guys have anything to add. I look forward to sharing and learning here.</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Isaac</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="imartin, post: 1456654, member: 106328"] Hi guys, New here, but saw the thread and couldn't help but chime in. In factory rifles with 1:9.5T barrels (Browning, Howa, Savage, Weatherby) I have always had really good luck with Berger 140 VLD's, RL22, and Fed 215 or CCI 250. Accuracy has been outstanding. Velocity is ~3200 fps in a 26" barrel, which is mild compared to what some guys are getting from their 7RM's. If the OP or anyone else is interested, feel free to PM me for charge weight and COAL info. It just seems to be one of those loads that shoots well in every gun and for hunting I haven't ever needed any more, so I have always used it as a starting point and never changed. Can also be used with a 140 Nosler AB. I'm the process of putting together my first rifle with long range in mind. Got a good deal on a brand new Savage 110 FCP in 300 Win Mag. Will be pulling the 24" 300 tube and replacing with a 7mm Rem Mag Criterion, 1:8T, SS Match, 26" Varmint contour (.830 @ the muzzle) from NSS. Nothing against the 300 WM, just prefer the 7RM. Based on what I've already read, will probably start load work up with H1000. Haven't decided on a bullet to start with yet but thinking Berger 180 gr VLD. Also looking at SMK's, ELD-X, and ABLR, all 175 gr or heavier, but figured Berger is a good place to start. Went with the 1:8T so I could mess around with the heavier offerings if I wanted to. Planning on topping it with a Sightron SIII 6-24x50 but haven't finalized that yet. Did purchase DNZ 1-pc Tactical Mount with 20 MOA built in, so should I go with the Sightron, I will have more vertical adjustment than I will ever need. I have always liked the idea of one piece base/ring combo. Seem's like there is less that can go wrong there and based on my other experiences with DNZ products, they are top notch. Doesn't seem like much info out there on them, so I guess we will see. The 1:8T and 20 MOA base is probably over kill considering that in reality, I will likely never get to fully take advantage of either, but I figured if I ever get the chance, it would stink to be limited in any way. I'm always open to suggestions/advice if you guys have anything to add. I look forward to sharing and learning here. Thanks, Isaac [/QUOTE]
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