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Re: Newest Purchase: Browning A-Bolt 7mm
« Reply #15 on: November 26, 2011, 08:16:46 AM »
Very nice! I love A-Bolts. You have picked a fine cartridge as well. Try the blue box Federal's in 150gr. They seem to work well in my 7mm rem mag. I used them to get on paper at the range and then fine tune with my reloads. The Federals grouped just fine and would be my pick if for some crazy reason I was unable to reload. My 7mm rem mag is a spare and I have not hunted with it for many many years, but it is accurate and ready to go! Congrats on a great rifle/scope at a great price!
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Re: Newest Purchase: Browning A-Bolt 7mm
« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2011, 08:27:09 AM »
Remington core locks would also be a good option much like the Winchester's. In the silver box. As for reloading I prefer Berger 168 bullets. I love shooting my 7mm. You will be really amazed at long distances how well it performs with  good ammo. Take a look at HSM ammo really good ammo with premium bullets for better price.

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Re: Newest Purchase: Browning A-Bolt 7mm
« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2011, 08:51:51 AM »
Looks like a Medalian! Sweet Gun!! :tup:
« Last Edit: November 27, 2011, 03:47:20 PM by SkookumHntr »
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Re: Newest Purchase: Browning A-Bolt 7mm
« Reply #18 on: November 26, 2011, 09:16:21 AM »
Have both an Browning A bolt and a X bolt. Can't go wrong with either one, great guns.
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Re: Newest Purchase: Browning A-Bolt 7mm
« Reply #19 on: November 26, 2011, 10:04:42 AM »
I reload 139 Gr Hornady Interlocks. I also use the P.O. Ackley data.  Reloaders nest has the same data. You guys outta try it, really sweet velocity and accuracy in my Remmy 700. I use H4831 SC powder.
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Re: Newest Purchase: Browning A-Bolt 7mm
« Reply #20 on: November 26, 2011, 12:49:17 PM »
You might condsider changing out the trigger spring, makes a lot nicer shooting gun  :)  I think it cost like $20 for two springs from Timney and is a ten minute job.   

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Re: Newest Purchase: Browning A-Bolt 7mm
« Reply #21 on: November 27, 2011, 03:18:19 PM »
I shoot 150 gr. Barnes TTSX's out of my 7mag. They group well and performed great on deer and elk this year. Much better bullets than those hyped up Berger's, and almost as good B.C.
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Re: Newest Purchase: Browning A-Bolt 7mm
« Reply #22 on: November 27, 2011, 06:55:43 PM »
@ SkookumHntr, you are correct it is a Medallion.

Everyone else thanks for the replies. I'm not sure what a quality reloading setup would run me, but not sure it's in the budget ATM. I bought another gun, saiga 12, about two weeks ago so my budget is a little taxed.

I'll keep all the factory recommendations in mind. Really just want to get this thing shooting on paper this winter with something affordable and get used to the gun, then dial it in before next season.

 


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