7 BR

[fools gold]

I am about to enter the BB phase of the game and selected the 7mmBR for this and half scale.  With components in the mail I am now seeking some suggested loads.  All that I have found were hunting loads.  I sent for 150 grain lead and Sierra 150 gr jacketed bullets.

Your input getting me started in FP was very helpful; I hope that I can count on some tried and true loads for this round.  I have a 15" Encore barrel on order.

thanks

[19 Turkeys]

There are many excellent loads for the 7BR.  It is a great chambering.  I use 29.5 grains of VV N-140 with a Remington 7 1/2 primer & Remington cases in my 10" MOA with Leadhead 148 grain cast bullets.

Steve W.

[Smokin7mm]

I shoot 168gr BS Custom BTHP bullets for my jacketed loads which doesnt do you much good for the 150's you have coming.  For the cast loads I shoot a 160gr TCGC from a Saeco mould.  Load consists of WSR primer, 26.0gr AA2015.  This load would probably work well for the 150gr cast also.  I also have shot the RCBS 145 SIL, which when cast from WW comes out at about 150gr.  I do not remember the exact charge but it was with AA2460.  Where did you get your lead bullets from? (leadheads).  Hope this helps.
Bret

[fools gold]

thank you for the input providing suggested loads for the 7BR.

Yes, Leadhead is who I will support and try some jacketed as well. 

There are suggested loads on his website but they didn't seem to cover his described bullet so i have note out to him.

All of the input has been helpful,

Thank you,

Ron

[WolfTrap]

I am about to enter the BB phase of the game and selected the 7mmBR for this and half scale.  With components in the mail I am now seeking some suggested loads.  All that I have found were hunting loads.  I sent for 150 grain lead and Sierra 150 gr jacketed bullets.

Your input getting me started in FP was very helpful; I hope that I can count on some tried and true loads for this round.  I have a 15" Encore barrel on order.

thanks

For Chickens, Pigs and Turkeys:Speer 120 JHP over 26.0 gr. of H322
For Rams and shoot offs:Nosler 150 SPBT over 25.5 gr. of H322
CCI 400 primers for both loads.
For Bolt actions....neck size only!
For break open actions....size to shoulder than use a .020 ring spacer along with full length sizer after fire-forming. Using neck sizer for break open pistols usually don't work after a couple of rounds...as a rule.
If brass can't be sized to shoulder, if possible, seat bullets to lands so as to let the (TC) action barely close.
Note: Once bullets are seated against the barrel leads...don't remove case because you will have a powder mess on you hands.
Warning: The suggested loads are just that....suggested! Please research loading manuals before using any load data that's freely given over the internet.
Other than that.....blast them critters down!!!

[fools gold]

Wolftrap,

Thank you for the additional insight into this cartridge.  You time given to respond was appreciated.

Ron