Rifle realist wrote:Hello new to the forum. I am in WA I have been hunting & shooting for a long time shoot and cull from the mid west to the Pilbara, rabbits to camels & a lot inbetween .
I want another rifle something to fill the gap between .260 .338. I was looking at .270 Win or a .280 when I saw that Sako chamber 7X64 in the 85 hunter. Looked in some back issues of Magnum (South African) magazine lot of good reports about the caliber some thing different would nice . I handload so ammo is not a problem. Does any one have any experience with this caliber? Rifle would be in Sako 3-9 Leupold scope. Any comments would be appreciated.
Thank you
sandgroperbill wrote:My biggest concern would be component availability, but once you have enough brass you should be good.
Gwion wrote:Been toying with the idea of getting a Sako85 in left hand 7x64 for a medium game rifle. Too bad i'm broke!
steadyeddy wrote:I know it's an old thread, but I thought I'd share some info since there's bugger all data out there for 7x64. I've tried a few loads of recent using PPU brass and starting from the lower end of 280 rem data. I found a great load at 50.7 of 2209 with 140gn Nosler BT's but unfortunately showed signs of pressure (flattened WLR primers). I've now backed it off a bit and settled with 49.5 gns of 2209, I'm not sure of the velocity but they grouped well in my Sako 85
9.3x64 wrote:steadyeddy wrote:I know it's an old thread, but I thought I'd share some info since there's bugger all data out there for 7x64. I've tried a few loads of recent using PPU brass and starting from the lower end of 280 rem data. I found a great load at 50.7 of 2209 with 140gn Nosler BT's but unfortunately showed signs of pressure (flattened WLR primers). I've now backed it off a bit and settled with 49.5 gns of 2209, I'm not sure of the velocity but they grouped well in my Sako 85
That’s interesting. I have been loading 54 grains of 2209 behind 160 grain Accubonds for many years. Velocity is 2850 fps , with probably close to 500 rounds fired. Very easy extraction and very good case life.
Blaser R8 and GECKO / RWS brass.
But every rifle is different…
9.3x64 wrote:Yes, different cases, primers , and rifle.
What rifle are you using?
9.3x64 wrote:steadyeddy wrote:I know it's an old thread, but I thought I'd share some info since there's bugger all data out there for 7x64. I've tried a few loads of recent using PPU brass and starting from the lower end of 280 rem data. I found a great load at 50.7 of 2209 with 140gn Nosler BT's but unfortunately showed signs of pressure (flattened WLR primers). I've now backed it off a bit and settled with 49.5 gns of 2209, I'm not sure of the velocity but they grouped well in my Sako 85
That’s interesting. I have been loading 54 grains of 2209 behind 160 grain Accubonds for many years. Velocity is 2850 fps , with probably close to 500 rounds fired. Very easy extraction and very good case life.
Blaser R8 and GECKO / RWS brass.
But every rifle is different…
steadyeddy wrote:9.3x64 wrote:steadyeddy wrote:I know it's an old thread, but I thought I'd share some info since there's bugger all data out there for 7x64. I've tried a few loads of recent using PPU brass and starting from the lower end of 280 rem data. I found a great load at 50.7 of 2209 with 140gn Nosler BT's but unfortunately showed signs of pressure (flattened WLR primers). I've now backed it off a bit and settled with 49.5 gns of 2209, I'm not sure of the velocity but they grouped well in my Sako 85
That’s interesting. I have been loading 54 grains of 2209 behind 160 grain Accubonds for many years. Velocity is 2850 fps , with probably close to 500 rounds fired. Very easy extraction and very good case life.
Blaser R8 and GECKO / RWS brass.
But every rifle is different…
Yeah most likely the lower capacity of the PPU cases, unless someone has other thoughts. Here are the primers up to 50.7, looking a little flat
mchughcb wrote:9.3x64 wrote:steadyeddy wrote:I know it's an old thread, but I thought I'd share some info since there's bugger all data out there for 7x64. I've tried a few loads of recent using PPU brass and starting from the lower end of 280 rem data. I found a great load at 50.7 of 2209 with 140gn Nosler BT's but unfortunately showed signs of pressure (flattened WLR primers). I've now backed it off a bit and settled with 49.5 gns of 2209, I'm not sure of the velocity but they grouped well in my Sako 85
That’s interesting. I have been loading 54 grains of 2209 behind 160 grain Accubonds for many years. Velocity is 2850 fps , with probably close to 500 rounds fired. Very easy extraction and very good case life.
Blaser R8 and GECKO / RWS brass.
But every rifle is different…
Just loaded a bucket load of 7x65R with 140gr Nosler BT with 53grains of 2209. The cross lock on the drilling should take it. Thats a good velocity for the 160gr. I'll be happy with that with the 140gr.
mchughcb wrote:steadyeddy wrote:9.3x64 wrote:steadyeddy wrote:I know it's an old thread, but I thought I'd share some info since there's bugger all data out there for 7x64. I've tried a few loads of recent using PPU brass and starting from the lower end of 280 rem data. I found a great load at 50.7 of 2209 with 140gn Nosler BT's but unfortunately showed signs of pressure (flattened WLR primers). I've now backed it off a bit and settled with 49.5 gns of 2209, I'm not sure of the velocity but they grouped well in my Sako 85
That’s interesting. I have been loading 54 grains of 2209 behind 160 grain Accubonds for many years. Velocity is 2850 fps , with probably close to 500 rounds fired. Very easy extraction and very good case life.
Blaser R8 and GECKO / RWS brass.
But every rifle is different…
Yeah most likely the lower capacity of the PPU cases, unless someone has other thoughts. Here are the primers up to 50.7, looking a little flat
Depends on primers but its 3.5 grains below max so shouldn't be too higher pressure.
mchughcb wrote:
Just loaded a bucket load of 7x65R with 140gr Nosler BT with 53grains of 2209. The cross lock on the drilling should take it. Thats a good velocity for the 160gr. I'll be happy with that with the 140gr.