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9.5 twist 7mm08

Posted By: KHOOKS

9.5 twist 7mm08 - 04/19/21 08:22 PM

What would be the bullet weight range to reload with this barrel twist?
Posted By: odocoileus

Re: 9.5 twist 7mm08 - 04/19/21 09:00 PM

I would guess 150s, might could go with 154s.
Posted By: treemydog

Re: 9.5 twist 7mm08 - 04/20/21 12:21 AM

Always test... ive got 2 rifles I load for that are currently shooting pills that, on paper, should not shoot well from them.
Posted By: AU338MAG

Re: 9.5 twist 7mm08 - 04/20/21 01:32 AM

With a 9.5 twist you should be able to shoot most bullets up to 175 grains. That's a standard twist so the only ones that may not stabilize would be high BC 175 grVLD bullets.

I personally wouldn't shoot anything over 150 gr in a 7 08. Too much velocity loss above that weight IMHO.
Posted By: odocoileus

Re: 9.5 twist 7mm08 - 04/20/21 01:44 AM

Depends on barrel length, but I wouldn’t think the -08 would develop enough velocity to stabilize the heavies. But then again I’ve never played around with much heavy for caliber stuff and the 308 and 7mm08 I have are both 20” Model 7s. I can say the 154s are pretty good in my .280, but the 150 Partition reigns supreme. gun
Posted By: KHOOKS

Re: 9.5 twist 7mm08 - 04/20/21 03:39 PM

Rem model 7 2o inch tube was thimking 14o to 15o range. It is gonna be a hunting rig.
Posted By: AU338MAG

Re: 9.5 twist 7mm08 - 04/20/21 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by KHOOKS
Rem model 7 2o inch tube was thimking 14o to 15o range. It is gonna be a hunting rig.

I would load either 120 or 140 gr bullets in that rifle.
Posted By: dave260rem!

Re: 9.5 twist 7mm08 - 04/20/21 05:29 PM

Always thought the Remington 120 was about perfect in the 7/08. Speed less recoil enough bullet weight. I reckon you could go 150/165 but I don't see any advantages. If you need150/175s go .280 or 7 mag.
Posted By: N2TRKYS

Re: 9.5 twist 7mm08 - 04/20/21 06:09 PM

I’ve had great results with 120 grain NBTs @3000fps and 140 grain Accubonds and Partitions @2850fps in my Remington Model Seven 7-08 with a 20” barrel.
Posted By: Lockjaw

Re: 9.5 twist 7mm08 - 06/09/21 09:19 PM

120 gr NBT and 48 grains of H414 is DEATH on a deer. Out of my 16.5 Ruger carbine no less. Sub MOA all day long too. My son shot a spike this past season at about 40 yards, and it was DRT!
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