Reloading Tips With 7 Rem Mag Example

[@wesleywhitworth2424]

Thanks to this gentleman I'm just now passing from reloader to an actual hand loader. When I first started watching, I had no idea how take Randy. He was kicking me all over the place and exposing my complete ignorance. Every video I watched, made me mad at myself for buying into all the hype for every new thing that came down the line. I've spent an embarrassing amount of money trying to be good at my hobby. Finally, I just admitted he was right, started over, followed his advice for proper hand loading and shot a .325 5 shot group out of a bone stock Weatherby Vanguard in 7 RM. I'm no sniper, so I thought it was just luck, until I did it several more times under various conditions. His methods just work.

[@jeremymcnicol9585]

Keep the 7 mag info coming

[@vsetkoumiera7683]

Randy is not only a MASTER Gunsmith and rifle builder but a MASTER Hand loader too, I can’t say that I’m surprised, What I’d give to spend a year working or him and looking over his shoulder!!!

[@paulscountry456]

7 mag is one of the best ever.

[@sonofthegun5178]

You are right. 7 mm has very wicked penetration as does the 264 win mag.

[@Leebr1966]

What’s you opinion of the 7 mm STW?

[@jessepokrzywinski8839]

@@Leebr1966 do it!

[@birddog7492]

Thank you Randy I never knew I was not loading 7MM Mag to its full potential

[@jimpalmer4916]

Finding the best cartridge overall length for your specific hunting loads is limited by the length of the magazine and throat. It's a time and test routine that I thoroughly enjoy, just like you. When the magic recipe is finally done, I will always stick with it from now on. It's permanently recorded in my book of ballistics for future reference. My stainless steel Remington is all that I need for anything in North America using the 160 grain partition bullets for a point blank range of 300 yards. It will reach alot farther, but this is my maximum range for shooting at any game animal. IMR 4831 and 7828 have yielded the same results, with 5/8 in. Groups at 100 yds. This is alot better than the 1 .4 in groups from the factory ammunition groups.

[@banjomaisey9050]

Wealth of knowledge once again Randy. Great filming Cathy, you are knocking it out of the park. Thank you.

[@Jeff_Seely]

It's the same thing with the 28 Nosler too. The COAL is severely shortened to get it magazine fed. I decided to use a single fed action and ran the freebore out to from 181 out to almost 300 and I am able to push a 190gr VLD to almost 3200fps using 90gr of US869. Now those kinds of number are only possible by running the heel of the bullet right at the shoulder/neck junction to get that compressed load with 90grains. And it is a one-hole rifle to boot! It's my favorite magnum and I really love shooting it. It packs a good wallop so I run a 4-port brake on that rifle and it has the recoil similar to a 12gauge bird load.Thanks Randy and Mrs Selby for the time and effort in producing these videos and God bless the Selby's!

[@blueridgeboy6791]

You should definitely post a video up of a chronograph test an group then. Being honest here. You'd be a popular man with those numbers

[@BlueTJay]

For my Sako 85 7mm rem mag i bought a 20 pack of the Norma 150 gr. The ogive is 380 tho short of the lands in the rifle. I also bought 20 Federal 150 gr, and these are around 170 tho short of my rifle lands. I reload my own now 150 gr Partition 30 tho back of the lands. I'm glad i saw this video. You always have great advice! Thank you!

[@jholbrook75]

Thank you for the information. I'm getting ready to start a 7mm rem mag build using 160 gr bullets. Because of temperature sensibility I was thinking of trying H4831 although I wish it burned a little slower. After listening to you, I did a little math and realized I'd just be better off trying out 7828. Thank you again for sharing your lifetime of knowledge.

[@sekaf4125]

I remember getting a load from a very old reloading Manuel. 7mm Rem Mag. IMR 4831. Nosler 175 gr partition bullet. I won’t say powder weight but I’ll say the new books are WAY UNDER on what the old book said to do. That load was incredible! Several times I could put 3 shots in one jagged hole. Rem 700 action. I just retired and want to rebarrel the ole 700

[@terrymcclendon2277]

thank you for your advice . I have spoken with you several times about that particular cartrige . I am loading much more accurate ammo now and with much better velocities ! great video that cleared up many aspects on the 7mm rem mag ! Thank you ! and I mean that !

[@aubreysteele4466]

I've long been suspicious of the facts about factory loads of this cartridge as Randy outlines here. I had the good fortune of purchasing a Remington Sendero a number of years ago. It was and is by most standards a very accurate rifle. About three years ago, a good friend caught my interest with "precision" reloading. Most would think all the work was ridiculous to go through doing, with a hunting type of rifle. One of the steps he showed me was seating the bullets out to the lands. This, of course, added to the overall length of the cartridge, which in turn means more powder capacity. Switching to slower powders, the rifle easily yielded 3100 fps+ with 160 gr. bullets, an incredible 3496 fps with 140 gr. Accubonds, and 3588 fps with 120 gr Nosler BT. I used a chronograph for the velocities and the brass remained "good-to-go", with no extractor marks, expanded primer pockets, etc. I really think the factories download a lot of the older cartridges so they can sell a newer, "faster" version that burns more powder.

[@SpawnBuster]

I think it's fairly common practice to load lower charges to avoid the potential lawsuit of blowing up a gun in someone's hands. Problem is they go much lower than what is necessary to be safe.

[@jamescrist7403]

How long is your barrel??

[@sonofthegun5178]

@@jamescrist7403 Sendero's are 26"

[@rhinogames9856]

Thanks for the Info everyone in the Family got a Trump 2020 cap from me for Christmas. Every time I hear u talk I want to shut down my clinic for a couple weeks just to fly out and follow you around and learn from you directly.

[@timhatchett7048]

Got my Trump hat wired every day appreciate the advice on The 7 mm mag I hunt Whitetail in North Carolina mountains but you gave me some good ideas thanks and God bless

[@rogerapplebee3337]

Randy your such a wealth of knowledge thank you for what ever you will share

[@snoprojoe]

Love to see you do a video about the 280 remington.

[@carlwilliams6300]

A lot of knowledge you are a professional I love listening to your views on the 7 rem mag

[@grwizzweebear4757]

Great video!! 7mmRM is definitely my favorite cartridge to load. 168gr Nosler accubond long range at 2965fps with Winchester brass .025" off the lands has been giving me 2" groups at 550 yards. Unbelievable cartridge!!!

[@Bowstringdotcom]

Sounds like a fantastic load

[@Kurty484]

When I first started hunting in California in 1993, my experienced friends recommended the Remington Custom Model 700 KS in 7mm mag (stainless barrel and Kevlar stock). It's off their custom line, which I think means it was assembled start to finish by one builder. I put a Leupold VariX3 3.5x10 scope on it. I love the gun and it has always been extremely accurate with factory loads (Federal Premium). I've taken a 200-lb. wild boar, a couple mule deer and a caribou with it (one shot each). Now I'm looking forward to hand loading my own ammunition and really getting it dialed in.

[@xbarranch2]

I love your hat and your many years of wisdom...

[@pathoffman6393]

Love the information and cap

[@toddreed9629]

Love when u share your expertise with us

[@boogerdog5247]

Thank you for a great vid, I have a 7 mm mag still in the box, I subscribe to learn, and this vid sets you on a good course in 7 mag. Also, I talk ethics and bullet placement and type when I can. That is what most impressed me most, giving full acknowledgement of your expertise.

[@Bamamike223]

Thank you Mr Selby. God Bless you.

[@jcat5972]

Thank you for your time Miss Cathay with out your time and effort I don’t know if we would have the chance to learn so much. Thank you stay blessed and healthy.

[@eddiewiercioch777]

I can remember all my dad and I still use the 4831 Hodges for the 7 mm and also the 270. 71 grains for 120 Sierra pro hunter. And 59 grains of H4831 in the 270 with the Sierra game king bullet.

[@mikeleschber33]

Thanks for another information video Mr.Selby. I sure hope. You right a book so all of your knowledge isn't lost. God bless you and your family

[@fondelmaddick5085]

Another excellent presentation. 👌 I'd really love to see a presentation on the 300 Win Mag, if at all possible please.

[@kennethbailey2616]

I’ve killed two elk with the 7mm Rem. Both were one shot kills. One at about 100 yards and one at about 400 yards.

[@alananderson2961]

Amazing information here. Thanks

[@1300nessie]

Love your videos and i thank you for making them. I have been reloading for about 35 years and have learned a lot over that time. I especially liked your die set up video. And will apply that the next time i sit down to load. Have always set up the way rcbs recommended but in all fairness that was the only information i and others had to go by. Keep the videos coming.

[@weinerdog137]

7mmRM. Is a very capable round. My first all around rifle, a good choice for a single do it all gun.

[@ChrisCunnane]

I brought,my first 7mag at gert bros Denver 1978 win THIS IS A GREAT ROUND🌠🐯🐯

[@donnaludden1232]

We've always run 7828 in our 7mm Rem mag rifles. It's what I always start with on any 7mm Rem mag. In an old Savage we had we pushed 140 grain Barnes TSX bullets to 3280fps with no pressure signs and groups averaged under 3/4 moa.

[@jackvaniciaadams4089]

I agree. I'm using 7977 powder. Very clean.

[@twolak1972]

I go with the tried & true older powders like H870, Imr 4831& IMR 4350. The older RCBS handloading book I have still.publishes maxx loads and not the Gen Z pussified loads listed today. You can load a 7mm rem mag a lot hotter than the new loading manuals say you can. With 175 gr nosler partitions I load 63.0 grs of IMR4350 at 2975 fps out of a 24 inch barrel. The Remington 9 .5 M primer is used. With 150 gr Swift scirroccos I load 67.0 hrs of IMR 4350 with the same primer at 3180 fps. Both loads shoot sub MOA groups out of a 9.5 to 1 twist tube. Have never tried 4831 in my 7 but H870 ( the slowest burner) works awesome.

[@jimquackenbush2568]

Big magazine boxes allow you to chase the throat as well. I have a 28 Nosler, but I want to build a 7mm Remington magnum, just to do it. Appreciate your videos Randy.

[@murffyslaw001]

Love the cap! Looks just like mine, minus my sweat stains! Great video.

[@markstuut4024]

2020 all the way and thanks for the pod cast

[@echosreloadingchamber7306]

Please consider reviewing the 308 Winchester cartridge for one of your next videos. Us East Coast guys don't need those big cartridges were not shooting out over a plane or from a mountain top to a mountain top. Sometimes we're shooting 52 200 yards max. Thank you very much, Echo.

[@jasonweishaupt1828]

I’m putting together an all weather Ruger M77 7mm mag. Been in storage for over 10 years. Field stripped and lubed her up this week and installed the scope rings. I have a Leupold 4-12x 40mm with adjustable objective. I am the original owner. I will be hand loading.

[@bearcatfierce5989]

Thank you again Randy

[@Bigriver1234]

Wow... so interesting thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge

[@leroymorris6036]

Really appreciate your sharing good information...

[@TakeDeadAim]

Velocity is easy. Stuff more powder behind lighter bullets. ACCURACY and CONSISTENCY are the difficult aspects of handloading. I've loaded a number of rounds for the 7mm(both mag and .280Rem) long with great success. I also use the LEE factory crimp die to anchor them in which seems to tighten up the SD's in almost everything I load. I also use 7828 in the 7mm Mag with 160gr Nosler Partition.

[@AnthonysOutdoors]

Thanks for the info! Im about to pick up a Bergara in 7 rem mag and will definitely be reloading. I currently reload for my 338 RUM and the reloading manuals load that cartidge very short too. I've found a large increase in velocity and accuracy by pushing the bullet out to 3.75 instead of the 3.59 the book recommends.

[@Jeff_Seely]

I agree with you about Norma brass. It's wonderful stuff. But I am also extremely happy about Alpha brass. I find them comparable to Lapua which to me is exceptional. I also think weatherby is great brass. Very good video thank you much my friend.

[@chriswilson1098]

Do a video on 280 Rem and 280AI.

[@adamwiech4874]

Good info ,I just reloaded some lastnight some lastnight with 175 gr eld-x bullets and H 4350 ,at 3.29 col I'm gonna try the same bullet with imr 4831 and see how they shoot out of my bergara . Oh and I love your trump hat sir .

[@coffeemaninsanity8596]

I use the 7 remington mag mostly because I had a new 700 remington in 300 win mag and re barreled it with a rw hart barrel with a break and it easily will shoot under 1/4 “ at 100 yards. Hardly used it for over 20 years but I’m starting to use it because I’m getting very particular about my bucks. Might as well use it.

[@scbane]

I have never owned a 7mm Rem Mag. I have shot quite a few, even took a deer and elk with a borrowed 7mm RM. Have a used Ruger M77 Hawkeye in 7mm Rem Mag, can't wait to see how it stacks up against the new 6.8 Western, which I am also buying as soon as the rifles come out in July. The older I get, the more appeal a light, short action rifle, in a caliber that has true long range capability, to keep long shots ethical, has. Thus, 7mm Rem Mag, 6.8 Western.

[@houstonjohnson7703]

Always good listening to you have learned a lot from listening to you and I appreciate everything you post to help educate less knowledgeable individuals such as myself.

[@davidblanchard5252]

Shooting thin skin game such as deer, no more than three hundred yards, is ideal with a 7 MM Mag. Any thing bigger than deer, I would use a lever action rifle with heavier bullets like the .444 or the .45/70. If I were hunting Grizzlies, and I had to, I pick either a double or bolt action rifle in largest African Calibers that I could get. But I would seek your advise, before stepping in to the woods. And I hope Donald Trump clears these bull ship charges and saves America, making it great again. Your advice is well earned. Thank you for being a Pioneer.

[@KB-ld6ql]

Huh???

[@larryrichins7887]

Thank you Randy 😊 love watching your videos! Trump 20/20!

[@MTsubfly]

Thank you sir for the wealth of experience. Thank you. Found this video, after struggling the last to days to work up loads for the Savage 116 7mm Rem Mag. It may be that the rifle is so lightweight and it kicks like a mule, and a stiff trigger, I just need to shoot it more, I keep getting flyers. Multiple tight paired shots, and third flies off. Nosler 150Gr Silvertips, IMR 7828, WLRM, New nosler ready to load brass. It should be ok for hunting, I just like seeing more consistent tight groups. TRUMP 2020

[@MrRd8484]

@The Real Gunsmith It would be really cool if you made a video walking through and showing your reloading process for belted Magnum cartridges. I just order a single stage reloading kit, along with a few other things to complete it out. I’m going to start with trying to work up a load for my 7mm Rem Mag.

[@josecanisales3491]

Love your hat Sir!

[@madman432000]

Ironically I just tested some loads with 7828 using Nos 150g ABLR and Barnes 145LRX in my ols Rem 700ADL converted to classic stock with Factory DBM. Previously was using some Barnes 160 XLC(the blue coated ones) and 70+grains of R22. Still have some of them left too.

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

[@mcgiver9474]

thanks Randy this cleared some suspicion about 7828 ssc and the 7 I noticed Nosler cut 2 grains off the 160 gr. bullet. I hope to have something in the ups mail soon.

[@sylviacandler5541]

Rem 700, brownings= Stock factory, bedded, bbl freefloated, Gentry muzzle break 120g Barnes TTSX, 120g Nosler ballistic tip, 72-73g of R#22,Rem case, CCI 250 seals the day, 1/4" groups when you seat the bullet to just barely kiss the lands, and the ballistic tip is a tough bullet, jump the 120 TTSX .050 from the lands 140g, Rem brass, Rem 9 1/2, 140g Nosler BT, Partition, Accubond, barely touching the lands has always given me 3/8" groups 65-66g of IMR 4350 fps 140g Barnes TTSX, seated .050 off of the lands, 67g of R#19, Win brass, Fed 215, 3300 fps 150g Nosler ballistic tip, Max load of R#25, Rem brass, WIN Mag primer, 3250 fps. The 154g Hornady SP is an ELK bullet and shoots holes through both shoulders of LARGE hogs on boadside shots. 160g-168g, 70-71g of Retumbo, fed 215, Rem brass WORK UP TO THESE LOADS IN YOUR RIFLE! Randy, thank you for telling us about the IMR 7828, that I use in my 7 STW. Keep the copper out of your barrel! Most barrels need de coppering every 20-30 rounds. Best wishes in your reloading!

[@Bang4YerBuck]

Next time I go to Yellowstone I'm going to bring my M70 7Mag to you for a massage & some load advice.

[@stanleymosel6049]

Hey Randy, I love your videos, I was wondering if you could name your very favorite powders for the following cartridges; 25-06 Remington, 257 Weatherby, 264 Winchester mag, 270 Winchester, 270 Weatherby, 7MM Remington magnum, 300 Winchester magnum, and 300 Weatherby mag, I sure would appreciate your recommendations, and I love your hat. Thank you sir.

[@KellyJones-be9kn]

Not a top load but super accurate in my rem700 59.1 IMR 4451 using Nosler 150 p/n28450. Any thoughts? Love your videos. Thank you elevating my understanding

[@TheRealGunsmith]

Way under the capability of the cartridge. Thanks for watching.

[@johnnydawson7675]

Randy, please do a video about the 7mm Mashburn.

[@audiogod2929]

Love you keep up the good work.

[@nohillforahighstepper]

My 2019 Remington 700ADL (7mm Rem Mag) has a magazine that won't accept 3.600". I might be able to squeeze in 3.450 but haven't tried yet. I tried loading a dummy round with OAL of 3.6 but the bullet just pushed into the case and I was left with a round that was 3.374" long. My hand load OAL is 3.371". My average velocity with 60.0 grains of RL22 and a 160 grain Accubond is 2910 fps. I could load considerably hotter but groups open up any time I get beyond 2950 fps. I live at 5900' in elevation. Stats were taken on a 45 degree day with 28% humidity. At 3.371" OAL, I get groups of 3/4" on average....limited mostly by my ability.

[@danielbutler8292]

Randy, I would love to see you give some info on the 6.5 cals. Mainly the 6.5X284 or 264 winchester

[@jakeoly5109]

Knowledge...thanks Randy for sharing. This will definitely take me back to the drawing board with my 7 Mag loads! And Trump 2020 all the way sir!

[@jetthreat5000]

Try ADG brass with the 7RM, definitely high quality brass that’s up there with Norma and Lapua.

[@damienmilk3025]

Thanks fo a clear explanation.

[@bpdispatch6433]

Thank you for your wisdom sir.

[@jasonweishaupt1828]

Reloading is up big since covid 19 hit!

[@aubreyholmes1235]

Thank you for this info.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Good tip on IMR7828! That is what I use up here in Alaska for hunting with Barnes TTSX and Nozler brass. Isn't a small velocity standard deviation more important than getting highest velocity?

[@johnfrederikson2002]

Thanks. J.

[@allenlarabie8854]

Great content.

[@DOUGLASLASH-xy4ct]

THANK YOU SIR!

[@grumpyoldtaters3904]

I am catching up on all of your videos and just happen to have the same hat on.

[@warrenhelmick1725]

Great info thank you!!

[@greatlakespowerstrokefx4]

Nice hat randy! Take care of yourself

[@johnnorman7708]

Interesting that your 7mm Rem Mag and the 7mm Rem Mag as delivered in factory rifles and ammunition are often separated by enough to be two completely different cartridges.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Thank you. Well done.

[@67elco]

@therealgunsmith Is the brand powder you are using IMR 7828? If so, Are you using regular 7828 or 7828 SSC (Super Short Cut)? In my 7mm Rem Mag I'm currently using Hornady 162 gr. ELDX hunting bullets, 69 grains of Retumbo and my C.O.A.L. measured from the ogive with Hornady's Comparator tool is 3.728. My average velocity with three cold bore shots is 3,088 fps. Do you think it would be worth trying the 7828 to squeeze a little more velocity out of it? I also shoot a 168 gr. Berger VLD Hunting bullet and am at around 2,950 fps with the same C.O.A.L. and also 69 grains of Retumbo. Thanks!

[@TheRealGunsmith]

You won't get more velocity from the 7828. I do not use SSC, except in medium size cases where it works well.

[@fisherman695]

Dude. !! I loved you in titanic... good job going down with the ship .. good captains do that.

[@branclayton1654]

Hey Randy need help!!! I am a veteran from Afghanistan&Iraq and have always had a profound interest in rifles and done several gun repairs have realized I now have options to go to school would like to be a gunsmith any school u highly recommend? Any advice would be appreciated Thank You

[@TheRealGunsmith]

There are many reputable gunsmithing schools. Of course I recommend Trinidad State Junior College in CO, where I went. I had the best of the best, with small class sizes. Find the gunsmithing colleges in areas you'd like to be in, and do a lot of research. Good luck and thanks so much for your service!

[@toddreeder3082]

Randy this is extremely informative that being said im getting a Weatherby Vanguard in 300 wby mag i sure would appreciate your insight on best all round powder for this also im only into the hunting projectiles around 180 to 200 grain range thank you kindly Sir!

[@j.r.1223]

Be interesting to know your preferred barrel length, twist rate and outer bore diameter. Also your preferred trigger weight. Thanks for post. Go Trump!!!

[@elkhuntr2816]

What's involved with lengthening the throat on a factory browning abolt 7mm rem mag? Is this something most gunsmiths would be able to do?

[@TheRealGunsmith]

It requires lenghtening the magazine box inside dimension and throat to the desired depth. I find that most "smiths" are no longer taught this type of gunsmithing, which is a loss for them and their clients. Thanks for watching.

[@elkhuntr2816]

@@TheRealGunsmith Are you not a fan of the 7mm rem mag as it is specified by SAAMI?

[@danielbailey6619]

I would love to hear your opinion on the 30/06

[@DuoBart0n]

What is your opinion on the claim that the 280 ackley improved being on par or just shortly behind the 7mm magnum?

[@TheRealGunsmith]

The .280 AI lacks 150-200 feet approaching the 7 Rem. Mag. It's all about case capacity. Thanks for watching!

[@DuoBart0n]

Very interesting. Some of the load data I have read puts the velocity a little closer. But you have much more experience than I.

[@nmelkhunter1]

Great video. Would you do a video on which powders are temperature sensitive and which are not?

[@TheRealGunsmith]

There are only a few powders that aren't temperature senstive. Keep the cartridges out of the sun and heat. [Think insulated containers.] Thanks for watching.

[@nmelkhunter1]

Thank you!

[@HypocriticYT]

I like my Mod 70 7mm Rem Mag but prefer my Mod 1895 Win in 35 WCF for closer ranges. Getting 2300 fps with a 250 gr Speer HotCor.

[@sugargooslin6473]

Very smart gentleman

[@Peter-od7op]

Love this vdo ty so much

[@baddogg6097]

Love the hat and this very useful wisdom! I love your videos!

[@TheRealGunsmith]

Thanks Ryan, from us both. The Real Gunsmith's Wife=Cathy Boyd Selby. ;)

[@yogibear6271]

The Real Gunsmith Happy Thanksgiving. Cathy

[@TheRealGunsmith]

@@yogibear6271 Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@mountainpoo1066]

I have the same exact hat ,mint.

[@johnathonduncan4508]

Hey Randy, love the videos. What is your opinion on the new sierra gamechanger bullet design? I’ve seen all your videos on bullet construction and it seems like that bullet has a tougher jacket than most of the “ballistic tip” style bullets, any experience working with them? Thanks

[@TheRealGunsmith]

They have a thicker jacket, very accurate. Have yet to take game with them. Maybe this fall. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesmooney5348]

Hmm, ok. How much free bore or jump do you have with your 7mm rwm mag?

[@TheRealGunsmith]

"Free bore" and "jump" are two different subjects. I seat my bullets .020-.030 off throat. Thanks for watching.