Reloading the 7mm RM 168gr Berger's NEED HELP please

[schwabdog]

reloading the 7mm RM 168gr Berger's NEED HELP


I haven't started reloading yet, I will be using a Tikka T3 24inch tube
I got these charges of random forums and would like some one to confirm that they are all safe and good to use.

I would to know your best load and any thing els that can help wit accuracy


how dose this look
Returbo/AR 2225

- 69gr
- 71.5gr
- 72gr

H-1000/AR 2217

-69gr
-70gr
-70.7gr
-73gr

thanks.

 

[desertbull]

73 grains of H1000 seems to be well on the high side. Be careful with that.

 

[bigngreen]

Your H1000 should run a grain or two lower than the Retumbo.

 

[Joe King]

70.4gr of H1000 with the 168gr Classic Hunter was max in my rifle. 73gr would require a mallet or cheater bar to lift the bolt

 

[schwabdog]

ok thanks every one. I will start low.
which powder is better or work for you the retumbo/AR2225 or the H1000/AR2217?

 

[MudRunner2005]

I've used RL19, RL22, and H1000. My powder of choice is now H1000. It seems to be more consistant and stable with temperature swings.

 

[catch-34]

I use 73g retumbo that gives a velocity of 3160 with the 168s.

 

[idaho elk hunter]

I use 73g retumbo that gives a velocity of 3160 with the 168s.

+1 this is my load that works in several rifles