20VT Suggestion

[JSH]

I have shot 71/2’s for years and never tried the 450’s. I got lower than I like on 71/2’s and bought some 450’s. Unless Remington turns loose with some I will be done using 71/2’s, though I never had an issue with them in the thousands I have used over the years.

 

[Bill K]

To answer a question put too me regarding my load for the 20VT. I use 20.3 grains of AA2200 and the 32 grain lead free Nosler. But you should start lower than that and work up, for safety. Rifles vary in what they will handle before showing pressure.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

New rem 7.5 are trickling out to stores.

 

[snert]

Agreed with the advice on 2200. 20 ish is reaching the limit so approach carefully. and be aware of temps. I developed my load in 55 degree weather. It was 100 FPS faster in 90 degrees just the other day and the POW was sharper. Right at the edge for me and 34 grain bullets at 20 grains.

 

[Evan]

I will echo what @snert said. AA2200 is the most temperature sensitive powder I have worked with. It swings massively in pressure and velocity with temperature changes, as well as other atmospheric changes like humidity and barometric pressure. I don't use it anymore; life is too short to deal with that. Ramshot xterminator is a better, more stable ball powder if you want to throw your charges from a measure.