In recent years most of the published data has shown reduced powder charges over all. Rcbs and nra books are sometimes found in used book stores. I was looking at the lyman cast bullet handbook, but a few folks said that it was ed in. I was looking at the lyman cast bullet handbook, but a few folks said that it was ed in the 1980s and has had about 10 revisions. As reloading books go its ok, as casting books go it has more information i believe than any other book ive read so far. The lyman manual was one of the first, if not the first reloading manual ever put out for us reloaders. Reloading data 7mm remington magnum lyman reloading. Best powder for 120140 grain bullets 7mm08 24hourcampfire. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. The lyman 50th edition handbook features a largest selection of bullets from barnes, hornady, remington, sierra, speer, swift, and winchester plus a full selection of cast bullets. You could go heavier to a 160, but theyre really best used with the bigger 7mm remington magnum as the bullets get long enough that they start cutting into your powder capacity inside the case. He used 140 s nosler partitions, and got complete penetration with golfball size exit holes.
Forum member john kort aka 3030wcf contributed to the latest speer book and forum member greg mushial. I get within 70fps of the 9140gr bullets with the 150s. The new hornady auto charge pro provides precise, customizable powder dispensing in an easytouse, space saving unit. I have the lyman cast bullet editions and several of the older ones. We manufacture hunting, competition, defense, handgun, target, match, leadfree. Load data can be found online from websites or blogs but this is data from lyman. It is a very comprehensive and accurate manual and since it was one of the first published it. Novice 7mm08 hunting load development perspective long. This is the best compromise bullet weight in the 7mm08. No company that we offer in our selection has such a diversity in products. I constantly reference them for my own information and for others. Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. Reloder 15, n140 is useful in a wide range of calibers. Reloading handbook, the shooter will find data for both the newest short magnums and old.
Eurenco bofors produced the following chart, which we have published in our norma reloading manual. There is even a book specifically dedicated to reloading for arplatform rifles. Also the spg manual has some very good bp loading info with cast bullets of course. Various 140 grain bullets provide the best balance of velocity and weight in the 7 mm08 rem. This is due, primarily, to a change in how the pressures are measured. In recent years most of the published data has shown reduced powder charges over. These bullets have a muzzle velocity of 2,700 to 2775 fps from 18 12 and 20inch barrels. The 7mm08 with 9140gr loads does well against 150gr. There is even a book specifically dedicated to reloading for arplatform. Opticsplanet, inc is an authorized us distributor for lyman gunsmith and reloading equipment.
This manual feature a fully updated step by step howtoreload tutorial with detailed chapters on every step in the reloading process. Lyman releases new ar reloading handbook daily bulletin. Since leadfree bullets are becoming popular, the barnes reloading book should be on your reloading bookshelf. Using bullets from berger match grade vld hunting, berger match grade vld hunting or match vld target, berger. Set your sights on pistol reloading data hodgdon reloading. On top of that, some of the powders and molds are not being sold any longer. Reloading for 7mm08 remington the hunting gear guy. Remington arms has its 140 grain load producing 2,960 fts 900 ms which is. The 243 bullet should respond well to some of the new imr powders. However, i have also found varget to be stellar with lighter weights through the 140 range and would rate that at the top in a powder purchase for 120 140. Their ballisticians tested the same powder charge 43. Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes available and is not yet listed in the latest edition of the handbook.
The berger bullets 1st edition reloading manual is now available. Explore cabela s entire line of reloading equipment and supplies. It likes 24 grains of h4895 under the lyman 150 grain mould. I have a 708 with a freebore setup for the 162 amax. Lyman used all 140 years of their reloading experience with the. Lyman tests their data and give you the equipment data. The book also has reloading info for people just getting into reloading and a useful article on the difference between. Also included are a wide range of popular powders from accurate, alliant, hodgdon, imr, ramshot, vihtavuori and winchester. Here is a very good 120 grain bullet load in my rifle. Lyman reloading and cast bullet user guide precision reloading. It also includes detailed product instructions and parts drawings for lyman presses, trimmers, scales, powder measure and tumblers. Powders include hodgdon, imr, alliant, accurate, vihtavuori, norma, winchester, ramshot.
Guide to reloading before attempting to reload any cartridge. Federal p708b vitalshok nosler ballistic tip 20rd 140gr 7mm08 remington. Reloading data 7mm08 remington berger bullets data metallic. Hodgdon announces new upgraded hodgdon load data center. In years past cartridge pressures were measured using small copper or lead cy. Reloading data 7mm remington magnum lyman reloading manual. Most suitable bullets for the 7mm08 are in the 150 grain range. Select your cartridge type from the drop down list. It will drop bullets anywhere between 145 and 155 depending on the alloy i am using. Lyman used all 140 years of their reloading experience with the design of the new brass smith victory press. A good personal selection of reloading data logs, manuals, and books can answer all of. Lyman cast bullet handbook by lyman products track of the wolf. Midsouth offers a good selection of reference books for reloading nearly any type of ammunition. Nevertheless, this bullet is the best choice in the 7mm08.
See more ideas about reloading manual, reloading data and reloading supplies. Find great deals on ebay for lyman reloading and rcbs reloading. This style of bullet seater works more accurately than a. The mark 7 autodrive transforms presses from manual to automatic and reloaders can experience the. The new lyman book is good as are the new hornady and speer books. Remove bullets from rifle and pistol cartridges without causing damage while capturing the bullet and powder for reuse. It also includes detailed product instructions and parts drawings for lyman presses, trimmers, scales. Three ways to get the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading.
Hornady manufacturing company develops and publishes reloading data for the handbook of cartridge reloading. This booklet is filled with complete information on getting started in reloading and bullet casting. Bullet puller, case prep multitool, loading block case lube kit and powder dribbler. Feb 05, 2018 sierra recently released a newfor2018, 95grain. Same load, this bull at 346 yards this bull at 68 yards, not much of a test. Winchester 7mm08 remington 140 grain supreme ballistic.
Load data can be found online from websites or blogs but. The most uptodate and comprehensive 223 rem data available new data for. This may seem superfluous when there are so many other reloading manuals on the market. Nosler caliber index nosler bullets, brass, ammunition. Lyman started as a rifle sight company and now today offers sights, a complete line of reloading supplies from the press down to the gas check, bullet casting supplies, muzzleloaders, muzzleloading supplies and even targets. A good personal selection of reloading data logs, manuals, and books can answer all of your reloading questions. It also includes a complete howto section, special. New official load data for latest highbc sierra matchkings. It also includes a complete howto section, special hunting section, a history of cast bullets and the lyman line, and advanced metallurgical information. Far be it from me to look a gift horse in the mouth, but i suspect quite a lot will have changed since 1967. Handloads for a speedy varmint cartridge brian pearce. In general, i like h414 with 140 150 weights in the 08.
The lyman 50th edition handbook includes more than just reloading data, but information, articles, and advice to help the reloader achieve the best results. Lyman multicaliber handgun ammo checker cartridge gauge 380 acp, 9. Who has the best lead bullet casting book out there. May 03, 2014 lyman releases new ar reloading handbook. A friend used my m7 to take a large 6x6 bull in colorado in 05. Contains more than 5000 tested loads for the cast bullet shooter, and over 100 pages of trajectory and winddrift tables for cast, centerfire rifle bullets.
Federal p708b vitalshok nosler ballistic tip 20rd 140gr 7mm. Ar this, ar that sometimes it seems the gun world has gone ar crazy. If you have h335 on hand, that also works well with s and may burn true behind 10 grains less bullet. Loading your own ammo allows you to customize the seating depth to your liking and alter components that work specifically for your personal rifle. Free pdf lyman reloading manual online 44th edition. We offer books from all of the major bullet manufacturers as well as references for revolver, rifle and shotgun loads. The 140 grain tsx is undoubtedly a deep penetrating projectile, able to take a 1200lb animal broadside, although, such a practice should be considered unethical due to the small diameter of the wound. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. They have been making copper and brass bullets for some years and have a good reputation. The 7mm08 remington is a rifle cartridge that is almost a direct copy of a wildcat cartridge. Hey folks, i am also on the search for the best bullet casting reference book out there. With our load data you can search by caliber, bullet weight, powder, powder manufacturer or a combination of all four.