Reloaders chime in please

[cbrown]

Does anyone reload 7mm Rem Mag?

I want to reload some 168 gr Berger VLDs

Anyone have a good load worked up for it? What kind of fps?

[MorganA.]

Got this info from Berger bullets themselves ! I shoot 58gr imr 4350 powder , I worked up from 55gr
Hi,
Load data below that you requested load data for.

Load data was generated using Quick Load a 26 inch barrel a COAL (cartridge over all length) of 3.290 inches and your COAL and velocity could be a little different.
AS WITH ALL RELOADING APPROACH THE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION AS ALL RIFLES AND RELOADING TECHNIQUES WILL BE DIFFERENT. If YOU CHANGE ANY OF YOUR COMPONENTS; THIS INCLUDES DIFFERENT POWDER LOT NUMBERS; YOU MUST REFIGURE YOUR LOADS BY STARTING WITH THE MINIMUM LOAD.
If we can be of any additional help feel free to contact us.
Thanks for your interest and have a great day.

Walt Berger
Berger Bullets
Technical Advisor
7mm REMINGTON MAGNUM
Bullet Powder Start Load Approximate Start Velocity MAX LOAD Approximate Max Velocity Fill Ratio
168 Grain IMR 7828 SSC 62.0 2855 65.3 3002 95.1%
168 Grain H4831 SC 61.0 2731 64.5 2889 93.4%
168 Grain RE-22 62.0 2832 65.0 2984 96.2%
168 Grain H1000 66.0 2826 69.5 2987 100.1%
168 Grain NORMA MRP2 65.0 2812 68.5 2970 102.4%
168 Grain WIN WXR 62.0 2838 65.3 2982 95.1%
168 Grain AA MAG PRO 65.0 2847 68.0 2984 95.9%
168 Grain Ramshot Magnum 67.0 2845 70.7 3019 98.7%
168 Grain VIHT N165 62.0 2760 65.3 2892 97.5%
168 Grain RETUMBO 66.0 2839 70.4 3022 104.7%
168 Grain RE-19 59.0 2799 62.4 2944 94.3%
168 Grain IMR 4350 55.5 2802 58.3 2920 88.1%
168 Grain IMR 4831 57.5 2772 60.5 2897 90.8%
168 Grain AA XMR 3100 61.0 2743 64.5 2888 96.5%
168 Grain VIHT N560 62.0 2851 65.6 3014 94.0%
168 Grain RE- 25 64.5 2875 67.8 3012 101.9%
168 Grain NORMA MRP 62.5 2868 65.7 3007 95.1%
168 Grain US869 74.5 2795 78.5 2987 113.7%
168 Grain Hybrid 100V 55.5 2730 58.5 2846 93.6%
168 Grain H4350 55.5 2781 58.8 2921



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[JBS]

I have been reloading for 36 years. Still have both eyes, ears, and all my fingers. I have never damaged a firearm. Do yourself a tremendous favor. Spend the money and get several reloading manuals and only use data from an industry source here is just one of many http://www.hodgdon.com/basic-manual-inquiry.html
Never use a load someone gives you unless you can find that load published by a recognized industry source.

[MorganA.]

That's why I posted what Berger sent me cause their bullets are not in any loading manual , I have nossler hornaday Sierra hogdon and several other manuals so I contacted Berger themselves and that is a copy of the email I received from Walt Berger , I totally agree do not use my load start with the min on any powder you use and work from there !


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[Tommyh]

That's why I posted what Berger sent me cause their bullets are not in any loading manual , I have nossler hornaday Sierra hogdon and several other manuals so I contacted Berger themselves and that is a copy of the email I received from Walt Berger , I totally agree do not use my load start with the min on any powder you use and work from there !


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Trusting the bullet mfr over the powder mfr is my choice because they built the bullet and tested it with the various powders. call me crazy.

[JBS]

From Walt: "industry source"
Q: Where can I get loading data for Berger Bullets?
A: Our loading manual will be available soon. In the meantime, then you can email your cartridge and bullet data to bergerltd@aol.com or to anyone at Berger Bullets listed on our contacts page. Starting and maximum loads will be emailed back to you.

Morgan, my post was not directed as anegative in your direction as you went to the source. I have had firearms come into my shop for repair becuase an "internet load" did harm.

[cbrown]

I have been reloading for 36 years. Still have both eyes, ears, and all my fingers. I have never damaged a firearm. Do yourself a tremendous favor. Spend the money and get several reloading manuals and only use data from an industry source here is just one of many http://www.hodgdon.com/basic-manual-inquiry.html
Never use a load someone gives you unless you can find that load published by a recognized industry source.

That's why I posted what Berger sent me cause their bullets are not in any loading manual , I have nossler hornaday Sierra hogdon and several other manuals so I contacted Berger themselves and that is a copy of the email I received from Walt Berger , I totally agree do not use my load start with the min on any powder you use and work from there !


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Thank you both and I could not agree more. I was just wondering someone had worked up a load that worked well for them.

[Randy]

From my experience Bergers max loads are a bit conservative..

I also have not been able to achieve their stated velocities using their exact same loads. Mine come in 2-300fps slower than they have claimed.

[flyby]

So ya'll don't just dip the brass in the powder, brush the excess off the top, and tap the bullet in with a wooden mallet?

Guess I've been doing it wrong.

Anyone wanna buy some cartridges?

[MorganA.]

Lol that's a good idea !! Lol


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[MorganA.]

From Walt: "industry source"
Q: Where can I get loading data for Berger Bullets?
A: Our loading manual will be available soon. In the meantime, then you can email your cartridge and bullet data to bergerltd@aol.com or to anyone at Berger Bullets listed on our contacts page. Starting and maximum loads will be emailed back to you.

Morgan, my post was not directed as anegative in your direction as you went to the source. I have had firearms come into my shop for repair becuase an "internet load" did harm.

No I miss understood your post buddy , I thought you was referencing me but then I reread and realized you were just giving good info !! I agree with u fully , I had a friend use a load another gave him and he had to cut the bolt out of his wetherby mark 5 , expensive mistake that could of been much worse !!


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[M16]

I use Reloader 22 powder in mine.

[WolfKat]

I reload for my 7MM Mag and I've gotten the most accuracy with IMR 4831 and the Reloader 19 (lighter bullets) & 22 (heavier bullets).

[sticknstring]

Make sure your gun has the right rate of twist before wasting your money and time dabbling with Berger VLD's.