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Novice: 7RM out to 600 yds.
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<blockquote data-quote="AJ Peacock" data-source="post: 291278" data-attributes="member: 4885"><p>Welcome to the site,</p><p></p><p>You have been given A-1 advice so far. I'll re-iterate most of the previous info as well as add some additional info.</p><p></p><p>I've been shooting the 7RM since 1978.</p><p></p><p>I've shot tons of different combinations of bullets/powders. I shot the Hornady 154gr flatbase bullets for a LONG time. I killed Mule deer past 700yds with it. It never failed to perform, it is also a very in-expensive bullet. At around $30/100 it is a steal for practice and is very workable as a hunting bullet.</p><p></p><p>I used to use H4831 for the 7RM, but have recently had exceptionally good results using RL-22 and it is now my go to powder for the 7RM.</p><p></p><p>For hunting, I also use the 160gr Nosler Accubond for most things. The 162gr A-Max shoots to nearly the same point of impact with the exact same powder in my rifle. I load them both to just over 3000fps (3015fps average actually).</p><p></p><p>I have found my best luck using non-magnum primers (currently use Rem 9 1/2 primers). My rifle will shoot around .25moa out to 200yds and sub 1/2moa out to 800yds when I do my part with both the Accubond and the A-Max.</p><p></p><p>I use Norma brass and use Redding full length neck bushing dies. I perform partial neck sizing (I leave about 1/10" of the neck unsized). I also size the brass to headspace off the shoulder by only pushing the shoulder back .001" from it's fired position.</p><p></p><p>Good luck, the 7RM is an outstanding choice for your stated usage.</p><p></p><p>AJ</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AJ Peacock, post: 291278, member: 4885"] Welcome to the site, You have been given A-1 advice so far. I'll re-iterate most of the previous info as well as add some additional info. I've been shooting the 7RM since 1978. I've shot tons of different combinations of bullets/powders. I shot the Hornady 154gr flatbase bullets for a LONG time. I killed Mule deer past 700yds with it. It never failed to perform, it is also a very in-expensive bullet. At around $30/100 it is a steal for practice and is very workable as a hunting bullet. I used to use H4831 for the 7RM, but have recently had exceptionally good results using RL-22 and it is now my go to powder for the 7RM. For hunting, I also use the 160gr Nosler Accubond for most things. The 162gr A-Max shoots to nearly the same point of impact with the exact same powder in my rifle. I load them both to just over 3000fps (3015fps average actually). I have found my best luck using non-magnum primers (currently use Rem 9 1/2 primers). My rifle will shoot around .25moa out to 200yds and sub 1/2moa out to 800yds when I do my part with both the Accubond and the A-Max. I use Norma brass and use Redding full length neck bushing dies. I perform partial neck sizing (I leave about 1/10" of the neck unsized). I also size the brass to headspace off the shoulder by only pushing the shoulder back .001" from it's fired position. Good luck, the 7RM is an outstanding choice for your stated usage. AJ [/QUOTE]
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