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Old 10-24-2019, 02:48 PM
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Default Starting load for 40 gr Vmax on 20 Vartarg

For my Remington and Cooper, I have a great load for each rifle in the 32 gr Vmax. Now I'm looking for a load for the 40 gr Vmax for windier days. I'm using an 11 twist Pac-Nor barrel and want to use either RL7 or H4198 powder. I prefer RL7 since I don't have to use a drop tube and it is more consistent throwing than the H4198.

I know this site has lots of information, but after reading for a couple of days my mind is a little rumdum.

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Old 10-24-2019, 03:23 PM
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Jim,

I know u said u prefer to use RL7 or 4198, however I suggest that u try CFE BLK with 40's. It's been my go to powder, meters well through a Dillion although it's very fine.

You can view my OCW target in my photo album. If u choose to try it I suggest u start lower than the 17.8 on my target as your pressure may vary.
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Old 10-24-2019, 08:40 PM
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AA2200 is my preferred powder for those loads.
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Old 12-16-2019, 07:52 PM
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I'm using RL-7, REM 71/2, and 40gr B-Tips with great success in my 20 VT.
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Old 12-17-2019, 03:06 PM
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I'm using RL-7, REM 71/2, and 40gr B-Tips with great success in my 20 VT.
How many grains of RL 7 are you using?
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Old 12-18-2019, 02:55 AM
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I'm using RL-7, REM 71/2, and 40gr B-Tips with great success in my 20 VT.
I used RL-7 with my 32 gr loads.

40gr load....17.6 gr H4198

Work up incrementally on your load development.
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Old 05-22-2020, 11:50 AM
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Start at 17.8 gr of 4198 and work up. My load is 18.3 gr with 40 gr Berger’s
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Old 05-22-2020, 01:25 PM
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AA2200 is my preferred powder for those loads.
That is all I use in my 20 VT's or 20 SCC. Bill K
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Old 05-25-2020, 09:16 PM
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Seems no one want to answer your reloader 7 question. I use 15 grains as a start load and work up from there. You should hit a good node just over 16 and another just over 17.6, if your rifle will let you go that high.
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