Cherza wrote:Hi there, can anyone help with some light load data for the 7mm remington magnum please.
Sam
bladeracer wrote:Cherza wrote:Hi there, can anyone help with some light load data for the 7mm remington magnum please.
Sam
Light in what way? Low velocity or low recoil, or just generally less potent than factory?
Have you got Trailboss?
Cherza wrote:bladeracer wrote:Cherza wrote:Hi there, can anyone help with some light load data for the 7mm remington magnum please.
Sam
Light in what way? Low velocity or low recoil, or just generally less potent than factory?
Have you got Trailboss?
Low recoil but lot too low in velocity if thats possible.
Looked a trail boss data may be too light though do you think? The velocity is verry low I dont think I should go quite that low.
Thanks
bentaz wrote:Cherza wrote:Hi there, can anyone help with some light load data for the 7mm remington magnum please.
Sam
Just curious as to why you'd buy a magnum cal and then want to load it down?
Oldbloke wrote:Another one that needs a cup of cement..... Sorry couldn't help myself.
The 7mm rem mag kicks like the proverbial. Probably should have bought a 308.
bentaz wrote:Cherza wrote:Hi there, can anyone help with some light load data for the 7mm remington magnum please.
Sam
Just curious as to why you'd buy a magnum cal and then want to load it down?
Cherza wrote:Good question though you know sometimes with guns you see it and buy it then think hmmm I shouldnt of got that. Thats what I did but hey stuff you can never have enough guns.
straightshooter wrote:Light loads in magnum cases can be a recipe for disaster.
There is an effect something like detonation that has been known to destroy magnum cartridge chambered rifles that have been very underloaded.
The process goes something like this:
The primer ignites correctly but it's flash is somewhat dissipated in the empty space in the case. There is enough flash to burn off the deterrent coating on the powder but not enough flash to maintain smooth continuity of combustion over the whole surfaces of the propellant but nonetheless there is still some combustion. What happens is the propellent then detonates because there is no deterrent left to moderate the speed of ignition.
The answer is to use a magnum for what it was intended for.
Don't go below any reputably published minimum load.
If you really need or want something that has recoil performance like a 223 or 243 then entertain those as an option.
bladeracer wrote:Regarding Trailboss, I'm shooting the Speer Hotcore 145gn on 10.5gn of TB at about 1150fps in 7mm-08.
marksman wrote:bladeracer wrote:Regarding Trailboss, I'm shooting the Speer Hotcore 145gn on 10.5gn of TB at about 1150fps in 7mm-08.
are you using a can
bladeracer wrote:marksman wrote:bladeracer wrote:Regarding Trailboss, I'm shooting the Speer Hotcore 145gn on 10.5gn of TB at about 1150fps in 7mm-08.
are you using a can
I don't need a can, the cartridge is very quiet.
marksman wrote:bladeracer wrote:marksman wrote:bladeracer wrote:Regarding Trailboss, I'm shooting the Speer Hotcore 145gn on 10.5gn of TB at about 1150fps in 7mm-08.
are you using a can
I don't need a can, the cartridge is very quiet.
great idea
marksman wrote:I work occasionally with a pro hunter who uses cans and it has to be a brain shot at reasonable distances, no more than 200 but most are under 100
lots of projectile trialling to see what works emphatically, usually seirra's are found to work best
Cherza wrote:bladeracer wrote:Cherza wrote:Hi there, can anyone help with some light load data for the 7mm remington magnum please.
Sam
Light in what way? Low velocity or low recoil, or just generally less potent than factory?
Have you got Trailboss?
Low recoil but lot too low in velocity if thats possible.
Looked a trail boss data may be too light though do you think? The velocity is verry low I dont think I should go quite that low.
Thanks
marksman wrote:for those who are interested in finding out more on SEE
http://www.reloadammo.com/liteload.htm
a rifle blow up in hand loads is usually put down to a double charge but most of the time you could not put a double charge in the case
a lot of reloaders believe you cannot blow up a rifle with an under charge
a good one on prevention
http://www.guns.com/2011/07/31/handload ... on-effect/
bentaz wrote:Cherza wrote:Hi there, can anyone help with some light load data for the 7mm remington magnum please.
Sam
Just curious as to why you'd buy a magnum cal and then want to load it down?