Bullet Selection for the 7-08

[SporterII]

I have some 162 Amax and they are scary long. I have not loaded any yet. I would like to look at different bullets and dimensions. If I set this up for these long bullets and they do not shoot well for me I need to know what bullet to turn to and how it will fit my rifle.
What besides 162 amax are you shooting past 1000 and are the 162 BTHP The same oal / ojive ?
ETA; this is in a short Remington action.

 

[Megahoser]

Re: Bullet Selection for the 7-08

...kinda need to know your barrel twist to answer your question. The Berger 168gr VLD Hunting bullets are awesome (BC - .604) out of a 1:10" twist.

 

[SporterII]

Re: Bullet Selection for the 7-08

9.25 26" factory Remington.
I would like to shoot it a while before having a barrel put on it with a chamber better suited for this.
I suspect 9 will be the number in that case as well.

 

[Megahoser]

Re: Bullet Selection for the 7-08

That should be fine for the Berger 168's. Check them out, you will not be disappointed.

 

[shoot4fun]

Re: Bullet Selection for the 7-08

I use the Sierra 168SMK with great success. ALso used the Berger 168 but the SMK shoots as well in my gun and costs a bunch less.
Both were from a 1 in 9 twist. Never shot anything heavier than a 140 in my Remington Model 7 hunting rifle though.

 

[SporterII]

Re: Bullet Selection for the 7-08

I am curious to know what OAL you seat those Sierra's to and how much / what powder.

 

[shoot4fun]

Re: Bullet Selection for the 7-08

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sporter II</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am curious to know what OAL you seat those Sierra's to and how much / what powder. </div></div>

2.835" OAL for the 168.
Powder H4350 but, as the load is well over hodgdon data max, I will not pass that along. All I know is that it is safe in my rifle.

 

[Bill Larson]

Re: Bullet Selection for the 7-08

AMAX 162`S are one of the best bullets made....this is the first accuracy complaint i have heard....
if your twist is rite for them.... i would question how you are measuring powder....
bill larson

 

[George63]

Re: Bullet Selection for the 7-08

if you have given up on the amax, I have about 750 168 SMK that I would swap

 

[SporterII]

Re: Bullet Selection for the 7-08

Thank you for all your replies.
I am not displeased with the Amax but rather unfamilliar with what I consider advanced loading. Replies have been very helpful with good info.