best powder for 7-08?

dan222 · Post by **dan222** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:31 pm

hi steel shooters,
hey if i only used one type of powder for the rem 7mm-08, shooting
130-162 serria bullets, which powder would it be? thanks....dan

lesterf · Post by **lesterf** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 3:47 am

I've had good luck Varget and 4895 when using SMK 150gr.

K Danz · Post by **K Danz** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:07 pm

Varget followed by IMR 4064. Close to the same burning rate. Varget is easier to meter through the powder measue and is more consistent from lot to lot.

carl425 · Post by **carl425** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:10 am

I used H4895 when I was shooting the 7-08. I found the rams to fall every time with 168's running at an easy on the shoulder 2300 fps. This is far from a full case load. H4895 has a reputation of providing more consistent ignition from a partially full load than other powders. This showed up as more consistent velocities and tighter groups in my bench testing against RL-15.

best powder for 7-08?

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Best 7-08 Powder