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Velocity Question for 7mm Rem Mag 175gr at 2,815fps
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<blockquote data-quote="codyadams" data-source="post: 1683091" data-attributes="member: 87243"><p>I have loaded the 175 eld-x bullets in a factory 26" remington 7mm mag, with H1000, pressure signs began to exhibit around 3000 fps, loaded them to 2940 fps comfortably. </p><p></p><p>With H1000 and the 180 VLD in another 26" factory remington, max pressure showed up around 3020 fps, accuracy was around 2980 fps. Switched to HBN coated 180 vld's and Reloder 26, now the 180's are going 3060, but that is right at/barely under max pressure. Wouldn't want to take a chance letting them set in the sun for extended periods prior to shooting, and it is not a target load, they are hunting loads. No heavy bolt life, but faint ejector marks on the Hornady brass. </p><p></p><p>If these were going to be used for high volume shooting, I would drop to one of the other nodes, one was from around 2980-3015, and another from around 2850-2900 fps, both seemed very accurate in the limited testing I did. </p><p></p><p>In yet another 7mm rem mag, I got the 168 VLD's up to 3080 in a 24" Ruger using Reloder 26. </p><p></p><p>2815 is pretty slow, but I have no experience with that powder, it may/may not be max in your gun. If 500 yards is your max however, there is no real reason other than curiosity to go further. That being said.....I myself would explore with either other powders or increase your charge until you find pressure signs, then see if you could find a comsistent load in the higher pressure/velocity range. Keep in mind, this will be at the expense of a shorter barrel life and shorter brass life.</p><p></p><p>The average range we take game at is roughly 600 yards, with ranges out to just under 1000 yds so far, so 200 fps makes a significant difference, especially at 800+ yards in Wyoming winds, so for me it's worth it as long as it's accurate and consistent. Just things to consider!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="codyadams, post: 1683091, member: 87243"] I have loaded the 175 eld-x bullets in a factory 26" remington 7mm mag, with H1000, pressure signs began to exhibit around 3000 fps, loaded them to 2940 fps comfortably. With H1000 and the 180 VLD in another 26" factory remington, max pressure showed up around 3020 fps, accuracy was around 2980 fps. Switched to HBN coated 180 vld's and Reloder 26, now the 180's are going 3060, but that is right at/barely under max pressure. Wouldn't want to take a chance letting them set in the sun for extended periods prior to shooting, and it is not a target load, they are hunting loads. No heavy bolt life, but faint ejector marks on the Hornady brass. If these were going to be used for high volume shooting, I would drop to one of the other nodes, one was from around 2980-3015, and another from around 2850-2900 fps, both seemed very accurate in the limited testing I did. In yet another 7mm rem mag, I got the 168 VLD's up to 3080 in a 24" Ruger using Reloder 26. 2815 is pretty slow, but I have no experience with that powder, it may/may not be max in your gun. If 500 yards is your max however, there is no real reason other than curiosity to go further. That being said.....I myself would explore with either other powders or increase your charge until you find pressure signs, then see if you could find a comsistent load in the higher pressure/velocity range. Keep in mind, this will be at the expense of a shorter barrel life and shorter brass life. The average range we take game at is roughly 600 yards, with ranges out to just under 1000 yds so far, so 200 fps makes a significant difference, especially at 800+ yards in Wyoming winds, so for me it's worth it as long as it's accurate and consistent. Just things to consider!!! [/QUOTE]
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