Handloads: 7 mm Rem. Mag

[June 1943]

75 Years Ago

HANDLOADS 7 mm Rem. Mag.

The prospect of long-range shooting opportunities motivates hunters to purchase ri es chambered in 7 mm Rem. Mag. Its external and terminal ballistics at extended distances, though, depends on far-sighted decision-making. The recipe below was prudently planned to maximize the effectiveness of the cartridge at prodigious distances—even in areas prohibiting lead-projectile loads. Using a nearmaximum charge of Alliant’s Power Pro 4000-MR propellant, the aerodynamic, all-copper (sans tip) Barnes Long-Range X Bullet attains a sizzling 3122 f.p.s. from a standard 24" barrel. And, thanks to its 0.486 G1 ballistic coef cient, when zeroed at 250 yds. the bullet will impact 2.2" high at 100 yds., and 13.5" and 30.1" low at 400 yds. and 500 yds., respectively, thereby minimizing scope adjustments (or compensation). It’s ideal for hunting deer-size game in open areas. Elk aren’t immune, either; at 500 yds. the bullet still possesses 1,558 ft.-lbs. of energy . To be frank, within the realm of 7 mm Rem. Mag. pursuits, there’s not much this load cannot do.

RECIPE

BULLET: BARNES 145-GR. LONG-RANGE X BULLET PROPELLANT/CHARGE: ALLIANT POWER PRO 4000-MR/ 63.0 GRS.

PRIMER: FEDERAL 215 CASE: HORNADY CASE TRIM-TO LENGTH: 2.490" CARTRIDGE OVERALL LENGTH: 3.290" VELOCITY @ 10' (F.P.S.): 3122

HORNADYHORNADYHORNADY

ENERGY (FT.-LBS.): 3,138 7 MM REM MA G7 MM REM MA G7 MM REM MA G ACCURACY: 1.05"* USES: HUNTING (ALL NON-DANGEROUS BIG-GAME SPECIES) NOTES: 24" -BARRELED COLT LIGHT RIFLE TOPPED WITH A

LEUPOLD VX-1 3-9X 40 MM SCOPE. *AVERAGE OF FIVE

CONSECUTIVE, FIVE-SHOT GROUPS AT 100 YDS.

WARNING: Technical data and information contained herein are intended to provide information based upon the limited experience of individuals under speci c conditions and circumstances. They do not detail the comprehensive training, procedures, techniques and safety precautions that are absolutely necessary to properly carry on similar activity. READ THE NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER ON THE CONTENTS PAGE OF THIS MAGAZINE. ALWAYS CONSULT COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE MANUALS AND BULLETINS OF PROPER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES, TECHNIQUES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SIMILAR ACTIVITIES.