Author Topic: 7mm Rem. w/ 175g Partition? (Read 1411 times)

Power · « **on:** August 14, 2003, 08:01:59 PM »

I've got the Nosler book and been using RL-22 for the most velocity. The patterns aren't quite what I was hoping and I would like to improve them. Anyone have a pet load they like with either this bullet or the 160g Partition? Anyone try the Accubond on game yet?

Mr Bill · « **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2003, 08:35:14 PM »

I've found H870 works well with the 160 Partitions in my Stainless Stalker A-bolt for both velocity and accuracy. Note that the H870 is discontinued, but still available in limited amounts in some locations.
My suggestion is try a slower powder; maybe Re25, Retumbo, H1000 or IMR7828.
Have you also experimented with adjusting your seating depth/free bore?
Haven't tried the Accubond. I primarily load with Speer Mag Tips and Grand Slams for premiums and have a supply of 175gr Rem pspcls which I've heard are as good as most premiums. I still have a half box of the Nosler 160gr partitions left too.
Good luck.
Bill

HL · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2003, 12:42:08 AM »

I never had much luck with the 175gr bullets in my 7mag.

However, the 160gr partition turned out to be the only bullet that shoots with any accuracy in my rifle. I use 62.5 grains of IMR 4831. Normally I will shoot 1/2" to 3/4" groups at 100yds consistently.

I never could get a 175 under 1-1/2" at 100yds.

Power · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2003, 08:55:37 AM »

Thanks for the replies. I've played with the OAL and seating depth and have the sweet spot for that. I have used IMR4831 in the past so I might go back to that powder and I think I'll try the 160g partitions too. I've heard some people can't get the 175's to group so I'll start with that.

tominboise · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2003, 06:26:41 PM »

I have a Winchester 7mm Rem mag, and foung that RL25 worked well with 175 Partitions. My load is 67.0 gr. Your mileage may vary.

Tom

rpseven · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2003, 08:34:22 PM »

I just watched a show tonight it was BassPro's Outdoor World and old Karen Valentine was elk hunting with a T/C Encore 7mm Remington Mag useing a Nosler 150gr. Ballistic tip bullet. She shot a Elk at 412 yards and it took three steps and fell over, if you believe those hunting shows.

Ron T. · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2003, 05:52:28 AM »

Power...

I hope you're hunting elk, moose or bears when you are using the 175 grain and 160 grain bullets in your 7mm Remington magnum 'cause those bullets are very heavily constructed and certainly not the best bullets for deer.

You mentioned "high velocity" in your post, but you're literally weighing the fine 7mm Rem. Mag. down with those heavy-for-the-caliber bullets and losing much of the advantages of that round's "high velocity" characteristics.

It's generally acknowledged by most people that the "deer bullet" for the 7mm round is the 139/140 grain bullets that not only "shines" in the 7mm persuasion, but does a fine job of killing deer and like sized animals if the bullet is placed in the game's "kill zone".

Using the 139/140 grain 7mm bullets, your 7mm Remington Magnum rifle can achieve muzzle velocities exceeding 3,100 fps using IMR4350 or IMR4831. In fact, one of my reloading manuals indicates their "accuracy load" for the 140 grain bullet is 66.0 grains of IMR4350 yielding a MV of 3133 fps with 52,000 C.U.P. THIS IS A MAXIMUM LOAD AND MAY BE DANGEROUS IN YOUR RIFLE. WORK UP TO THIS LOAD SLOWLY WHILE WATCHING FOR HIGH PRESSURE SIGNS.

I agree with your choice of the BRAND of bullets you're using (Nosler Partition), but I wonder about the WEIGHT of the bullets you're using. I use Nosler bullets exclusively for all my big game loads. I've found that Nosler's bullet performance is excellent regardless of range or velocity.

Strength & Honor...

Ron T.

Power · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2003, 06:11:55 AM »

Ron T.

Yes, I plan on hunting for both Elk and Black Bear with this load and that's why the heavy partitions. Although I agree that a standard bullet will kill quickly with proper bullet placement the partition gives you a little more room for error (through shoulder or quartering toward/away).

Ron T. · « **Reply #8 on:** August 17, 2003, 04:04:55 PM »

Power....

Now that I fully understand your purpose, I totally agree with your choices.

Good Hunting, Partner...

Ron T.

Power · « **Reply #9 on:** August 17, 2003, 06:20:10 PM »

Thanks Ron. I agree that if I was only hunting deer or smaller game a different bullet would be more suited and have actually used balistic tips for deer quite effectively (my '99 deer and wife's '00 deer[/url]). Mine dropped on the spot (shot through the heart at about 75 yards) but wife's ran off, probably around 100 yards (shot through the liver, .270 Win w/ 140g Bal. Tip). That was a tough deer to track, no sign, just the direction it ran. Luckily my wife has the nose of a predator and after walking in bigger circles she smelled him and knew he was close and found him. Shot placement wasn't idea but she doesn't practice much and hates going to the range to shoot rifles. Matter of fact she claims she closes her eyes when she shoot!! I can't tease her too bad as she's shot more deer than I have.