I want to load 5 boxes of 7mm for a buddie in TX that I hunt deer with. He has a Ruger M77 SS bolt. I used this rifle last Dec at his ranch and shot it quite a bit to get use to the rifle so I want to replace the ammo and have plenty to use again this fall. The problem is without having the gun here how do I work up a load for it? Any suggestions on OAL, gr of powder that might be acceptable for his M77? I have new Rem brass and 4831Sc, and 4831 powder and 140 gr Nosler Partition bullets that work great in my 7mm.
7mm load data for 140 Nosler Partition
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That's a sticky subject. I don't know how much I would like loading for a rilfe I can't test in. However, if you stay away from max loads and use a very temp stabile powder, you should be safe. Just go with the book coal, I'd think. Either way, I think I would load a few, send em and have him test em, befor running through 5 boxe. It may be an extra expense, but worth it, IMHO.
NcWhitetail
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I DO NOT reload for anyone except my son. And, I DO NOT shoot anyone else's reloads. Absolutely no exceptions. I have seen too many people "pack some extra powder" in their shells.
It isn't worth the hassle/possible liability, loss of friendship, etc.
I would rather loose a "friend" because I wouldn't reload for him; than because "something" happened.
It's enough work getting "my" guns to shoot well. I don't want to do the work for someone else.
It isn't worth the hassle/possible liability, loss of friendship, etc.
I would rather loose a "friend" because I wouldn't reload for him; than because "something" happened.
It's enough work getting "my" guns to shoot well. I don't want to do the work for someone else.
Originally Posted By: NcWhitetailI DO NOT reload for anyone except my son. And, I DO NOT shoot anyone else's reloads. Absolutely no exceptions. I have seen too many people "pack some extra powder" in their shells.
It isn't worth the hassle/possible liability, loss of friendship, etc.
I would rather loose a "friend" because I wouldn't reload for him; than because "something" happened.
It's enough work getting "my" guns to shoot well. I don't want to do the work for someone else.
Thats the good thing about H4831 in many loads its a compresion load, but I can understand fully why you dont load for others.
It isn't worth the hassle/possible liability, loss of friendship, etc.
I would rather loose a "friend" because I wouldn't reload for him; than because "something" happened.
It's enough work getting "my" guns to shoot well. I don't want to do the work for someone else.
Thats the good thing about H4831 in many loads its a compresion load, but I can understand fully why you dont load for others.
Originally Posted By: pahntr760That's a sticky subject. I don't know how much I would like loading for a rilfe I can't test in. However, if you stay away from max loads and use a very temp stabile powder, you should be safe. Just go with the book coal, I'd think. Either way, I think I would load a few, send em and have him test em, befor running through 5 boxe. It may be an extra expense, but worth it, IMHO.
Thanks that was my thought as well.
Thanks that was my thought as well.
1happyshooter
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Since you don't have the gun to measure with, I personally would not go anywhere near trying to load off the lands. Saami spec all the way and loaded on the light side.