i have trying to work up a load for my ultra mag. anyone have something that is working for their's? i think i am going to have to try a different bullet weight. i am currently using 86 grains og hodgen 1000 and a 154 gr horndady SST.

 

you just shot a deer, you are doing just fine

 

Also would like input, as I bought a 7 RUM Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation edition Remington 700 in stainless for the wife (I shoot a .338). I have bedded it in a new and shorter stock, added a KDF type recoil suppresser, a trigger job, and a light bolt shroud and firing pin. I guess I just have to mod everything! I am thinking of using the Barns X for Elk and if we ever draw a tag, Moose.

 

This site has some "pet loads" posted by users:
http://www.handloads.com/

...you might find something you like; That page also links to ballistics / recoil / handloading costs calculators.

One stop shopping, see.....

 

Thanks for the link! Good site!!

 

Man,

i thought that the regular 7mm remington magnum has enough recoil, wouldnt even wanna try the ultra mag.. Funny as it seems tho, that 7mm kicks more than a 300 winnie mag to me... I have fired the 7mm STW.. my shoulder hates that rifle....

Whats the deal with the STW and the RUM? i dont see much of a difference to begin with....

anyone?

Tx

 

STW or RUM not a big difference. I was actually looking for a regular 7 mag to go with her Styer 7-08 but found a GREAT deal on this stainless steel RMEF edition 7 RUM so what to heck. Unfired in a pawn shop for $385 out the door!

 

That is a great deal! Give the barnesX bullet a try. I love it in my 7rem mag.

Ron

 

the 7 mm rum has a slightly larger powder capacity thats about all. it may be the other way arouns i can't remember. i will have to check my manual.

 

i shot the deer with my .270. the loads i have for it work excellent. i just need to spend more time on my ultra mag.