(Note: These are maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start.)
(See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders.)
Bullet is .284″ diameter. These loads are for the stronger Model 98 Mauser and other modern rifles. DO NOT use in the older Model 93 or 95. You would have to reduce the load for them. I do not have load data for older Mausers. Because of type of bullet, seating depth, primer type and other factors, you may not get near the FPS charted. It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up.
MAXIMUM LOADS – – DO NOT EXCEED
115-120 grain Speer (120 Spitzer SP & 115 JHP)
| H450 | 55.0 gr. | 2,919 FPS |
| H380 | 50.0 gr. | 3,006 |
| H4895 | 43.0 gr. | 2,870 |
| Varget | 44.5 gr. | 2,979 |
| Reloader 19 | 54.0 gr. | 3,030 |
| Vit, N140 | 46.0 gr. | 2,975 |
| IMR 3031 | 45. gr. | 2,996 |
125-130 grain JSP
| W760 | 48.7 gr. | 2,885 FPS |
| IMR 3031 | 43.0 gr. | 2,788 |
| H380 | 47.0 gr. | 2,782 |
| IMR 4895 | 42.0 gr. | 2,772 |
| Reloader 22 | 53.0 gr. | 2,860 ( compressed ) |
| Reloader 19 | 52.0 gr. | 2,855 ( compressed ) |
145-150 grain JSP
| W760 | 46.5 gr. | 2,660 FPS |
| H450 | 51.0 gr. | 2,588 |
| H380 | 43.0 gr. | 2,479 |
| H4381 | 50.0 gr. | 2,597 |
| Varget | 38.0 gr. | 2,444 |
| Reloader 15 | 47.3 gr. | 2,680 |
| Reloader 19 | 52.0 gr. | 2,550 |
| A4064 | 40.0 gr. | 2,519 |
| A2700 | 46.0 gr. | 2,626 |
| A3100 | 51.0 gr. | 2,581 ( compressed ) |
175 grain Speer “Mag-Tip” or “Grand Slam”
| H450 | 49.0 gr. | 2,457 FPS |
| H4831 | 48.0 gr. | 2,443 |
| W760 | 44.0 gr. | 2,400 |
| IMR 4064 | 40.0 gr. | 2,378 |
| IMR 4831 | 47.0 gr. | 2,443 ( compressed ) |
| A4064 | 39.0 gr. | 2,342 |
| A2700 | 43.0 gr. | 2,401 |
| A3100 | 50.0 gr. | 2,442 |
Discussion: This cartridge has been around in Mauser rifles since the 1890’s. It was used by the Spanish military originally and later in Mexico and other Spanish American countries. Some U.S. rifle makers have chambered for the 7mm over the years. This caliber (essientally at 28 caliber) in the stronger 98 actions (and other modern rifles) can move lighter bullets right at 3,000 fps and the heavier 175 grain hunting bullets near 2,500 fps. This makes a decent hunting rifle for deer and slightly larger game.
Over the the years, Rememington chambered several rifles in “7mm-08” . This is a .308 case necked down to take a 7mm bullet. It can move a 7mm 175 grain bullet to the same speeds as the original 7mm Mauser, but in a shorter case.
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#2400, Reloader 7, 11, 12, 15, 19, and 22 are products of Alliant (formerly Hercules) Powders.
H380, H450 and H4895 are products of Hodgdon Powders.
IMR 3031 and IMR 4895 are products of IMR (formerly DuPont) Powder Company.
No. 2, No. 5, #2230, #2700, #3100 and #2460 are products of Accurate Arms Company
WMR, WSF, WSL, 760, 748, 231 and 540 are products of Winchester, Components Div.
References: Accurate Arms Co. 1996 Reloading booklet – – Alliant Powder Co. Reloaders’ Guide (1995) – – Hodgdon’s Basic Reloaders Manual (1996) – – Speer Reloading Manual, #12 – – Winchester Reloading Components Manual, 14th edition – – Lyman Piston & Revolver Reloading Handbook, 2nd edition. – – VihtaVuori Oy Company, reloading booklet (1995) – – Numerous magazine articles on reloading special calibers and personal loads where noted.
