Powder for 7mm-08

[thirdbase]

I bought a Handi youth model in 7mm-08 for my 9 year old grandson and I want to reload some Nosler 140 gr. Partition Bullets for it.  The only reloading I do is for my A-Bolt 280 and I use IMR4350.  My question is will the IMR4350 be good in the 22 inch Handi barrel or would I be better off with another one.  I'm not looking for reduced loads as he shoots factory rounds o.k., just wanting to know if I should use something else in that shorter barrel.

[cwlongshot]

I'm certain you can find load for 4350. I prefer 4895, 4320 but especailly H335.

CW

[briannmilewis]

Hodgdon list loads and my guess is their test barrels are 24". 2" loss of velocity will be about 200-300 fps if I recall the discussions correctly <--- correct me if i am wrong please. Still...

[thirdbase]

Thanks.  I see you like the faster burning powder.  I thought I should be using one faster than the 4350.

[fastchicken]

 I think FPS loss is more like 30-50 per inch, not 100-150

[DEACONLLB]

When I got back into reloading after about fifty years I looked for one powder that would work in all the guns that I reload for and found an old favorite
H4895 and it has worked well for me and I also use it in my 7mm-08 and this is the same powder that Hogdons uses in all their reduced loads. I use it in a 7mm Remington mag reduced load with a 120 grn bullet and it works great with very mild recoil. Killed 2 deer with it this year, one dropped in her tracks and the other one that I shot ran about 15 yrds and dropped dead.

Deaconllb

[burntmuch]

My 7mm-08 likes IMR 4350 & 139 grain Hornady SSTs. Its not a handi but it should work for ya

[necchi]

7-08 Handi here too,
I've had good luck with H4895 and Barnes 120TTSX
Varget with the shorter 120grn Nosler Ballistic tips

IMR4350 is in their book,,42grns Min---46grns Max. But their test barrel is a 26"

[OLDHandgunner]

I use H4895 in my 2 grandsons Ruger Compacts. Great results and venison on the table.

[cwlongshot]

Shame on me  Third base... WELCOME!!!

The "short" 22" barrel is a standard length for the caliber. The extra couple inches available form other manufacturers care a boon to velocity and energy for most all calibers. But 22" is plenty long for getting all your grandson should need from this excellent little caliber.

CW

[gonetocamp]

I use Varget in both a Browning Abolt II and a Remington 700 in 7mm-08.

[mjbgalt]

yup, varget

[thirdbase]

I have been gone for several days and just got back on here.  Thanks for all the help and replies.  I hope I can get my loads to shoot good as I'll probably try several powders and bullets suggested here.

[demented]

 I've had good luck with both Hodgon Varget and IMR 4064.   I'd think that IMR 4350 would do well also.

[bubba]

the two I have had best results with are varget and IMR 4895.  Both shoot very well. I prefer the varget as it is easier to meter and more consistent accuracy.