7mm Rem Mag Powder

[Klicker]

Hi Guys,

Just about to Load up some 160gr woodleigh's in my 7 Rem Mag. In the past I have really been using the wrong powder with the 140 Ballistic Tip. I'm wondering if any one else out there with a 7RM has loaded for the 160gr PSP and what powder they're using. The ADI numbers are pointing at 2225 for what I can make out, but thought I'd find out if there is some experience out there with regard to this.

Cheers
Kent

[220]

In exactly the same situation myself, I am yet to try them but loaded 160gr woodlieghs with 2225 and a few with 2213SC seeing as I had them both on hand.

[macca]

I think everyone is in the same boat.
2213SC and 2217 have been the best powders I have used in the 7mm but it does look like 2225 has a lot going for it.This is definetly one of those suck it and see times.
I think 7mmmag is also trying the woodleighs as well.
Someone will find a good load.

[220]

2225 has given the highest velocites of the ADI powders with 140gr projectiles in my gun. Accuracy isn't as good as with 2213SC so I have to decide between an extra 150fps and 1/2-3/4moa accuracy loss. Hopping it will deliver on both counts with the 160gr woodleighs.

[HiWall]

The old AR2214 was the ducks nuts in the 7 Mag. Pity they have stopped making it. Am going to give one of the VV powders a try soon.

[Rinso]

HiWall,

Have you used all the 2214 you got from me or is it still at Antony's?

[Klicker]

Thanks guys, didn't know there where so many 7mm Mag owners out there, will give the 2225 and some 2213SC a go, I'd prefer accuracy over fps I think, but comes down to the "suck it and see" I guess like previously said.

[HiWall]

HiWall,

Have you used all the 2214 you got from me or is it still at Antony's?

Still with Antony mate - if he hasn't got sick of waiting for me to pick it up. Been down that way a couple of times on the bikes, but never in the car, have been meaning to make a special trip but....

I have been too bloody slack!!!

[Model70]

Having only had my 7RM for a few weeks i tried 2209.......... a bit erratic and too slow. No one seemed to have any 2225 so i tried Reloader-22 with excellent results giving me a group of 0.7" with an AV of 3140fps. This is using 140gn accubonds though. Just my 2c worth.

[Klicker]

2209 too slow? Slower than 2225? Um Model70 have you been smoking the 2209?

[Model70]

Mate i havent had the chance to compare 2209 with 2225 but the 2209 was only giving me an AV of 2910 compared to the 3140 that RE-22 gave me.

[7mmmag]

Don't forget 2217.

The only 160gr projectile i have loaded for are Nosler Accubonds 65gr of AR-2217. They shoot .345 of an inch at 100yards.

I am working up a load for the 140gr Woodleigh PPSN will be trying 2217 and 2225.

[Klicker]

Mate i havent had the chance to compare 2209 with 2225 but the 2209 was only giving me an AV of 2910 compared to the 3140 that RE-22 gave me.

Mate, sorry, didn't realise you meant velocity thought you where talking burn rates, follow now. Yeah, the RE-22 sounds good.

7mmmag - will try the 2217 as well mate, thanks.