Savage 116 load help

[jsthntn247]

I have a 116 American Classic in 7mm mam. I really like the hornady 162sst's and have not been able to develop a load for them. I just about have given up. Anyone with a factory 7mm like to give me any help with my load development? I have tried h-4831, imr4837, and H-1000 without any luck. Would appreciate the help.

[Idahojoe]

You might check out Retumbo? I have good luck in several cartridges with it. IJ

[jsthntn247]

I got some 150 balistic tips and reloader 22 yesterday. Anybody know what OAL the factory ammo is loaded to with these. I'm thinking my gun might like a little more of a jump than I have been giving it, maybe around .1

[rsbhunter]

I have had EXCELLENT results with Barnes 150 TSX, tipped and plain.....using RL22...Alot of guys are shooting 168 Bergers with Retumbo and reporting excellent accuracy....out to 1000 yds! I also had the Nosler 160 Partitions shoot verty well out of my Browning A-Bolt......i am planning a possible build now in 7 mag, just for 168-180 bullets.......Try about .010-.020 off rifling..maybe up to .060 for the barnes and Bergers...rsbhunter