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Best performing 7MM-08 powder?

The Sierra manual shows H4895 for their Accuracy recommendation and Power Pro 2000 MR for velocity.
 
Have shot a lot of small groups at 100yds with several different powders. While it doesn't give me the smallest 100yd. groups, IMR 4064 gives me consistently good groups right out to 400yds. which is the limit of the range I'm allowed to use.
 
I was told the new hybrid v 100 was shooting the best.But dont really know the loads or bullets they used yet.
 
In all 3 7mm/08's I've owned WW760/H414 has been great. Lately I've tried RL-15 and found it to work good also. With 140 gr bullets the highest velocity I was able to get was with H-100V and StaBall 6.5.
 
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I’m liking RL-16 and 17 2900 and 2925 respectively with 140 gr NBT/NAB. 1/2” accuracy out of both with a slight edge to RL-16. If all else fails I don’t think you could ever go wrong with Varget in a .308 case. I’m new to the 7-08 but I can see why there is so much praise for this little case for a hunter.

S/F
Ryan
 
Wow!
Your getting faster velocities than i got with my 7mm-08AI!
22" barrel, 140gr bullet (Berger VLD-H, Ballistic Tips), Fed 210M.
RL17-2,913 fps. Accuracy wasn't bad.
H414, PP2000MR- 2,832 fps.

Accuracy king for me was PP2000MR. ES-6/SD-2 for 10 shots.
 
Looks like you should be clear now.
Settled that question, for you.
Looks like you could just mix up some charcoal, sulpher and salt peter and be good to go!
 
There’s no best powder, there’s just a load that works for you in your gun.

I tend to favor Alliant powders more these days. I’d be looking at AR Comp for accuracy and PP2k or RL16 for velocity.
 
Wow!
Your getting faster velocities than i got with my 7mm-08AI!
22" barrel, 140gr bullet (Berger VLD-H, Ballistic Tips), Fed 210M.
RL17-2,913 fps. Accuracy wasn't bad.
H414, PP2000MR- 2,832 fps.

Accuracy king for me was PP2000MR. ES-6/SD-2 for 10 shots.

To clarify I’m running this at 2.950” OAL and 22” barrel. I explored to 3000. No accuracy there and I didn’t see a need to be up there pushing it close to redline. Both powders plateaued at the same powder charge with 17 being just a touch faster. Big thanks to ShootDots for a bit of advice on this combo!

S/F
Ryan
 

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