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7mm-08 Remington Ammo 2026: Hunting Loads From the Makers

By Cole Harlan, EditorUpdated Nov 5, 2026How we verifyEditorial standards

We checked 19 current 7mm-08 Rem loads on Federal's, Remington's, Hornady's and Nosler's own product pages on November 5, 2026: 5 from Federal, 3 from Remington, 6 from Hornady and 5 from Nosler. The bullet weights, velocities, energy figures, test barrels and statuses below are copied from the maker pages. We don't use retailer prices or third-party ballistics. This is a comparison of popular loads from 4 makers, not every 7mm-08 Remington load sold.

Grouping follows the usage label Federal and Remington print on their own pages. Hornady and Nosler are listed in their own tables, because Hornady prints no usage label and Nosler uses a different one. The Cartridge column shows the name the maker page uses.

Hunting loads

These are the loads Federal and Remington label "Big Game" on their own pages. Figures are copied from each maker page.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 5)
Federal Barnes TSX	7mm-08 Rem	P708C	140 gr Barnes Triple-Shock X Bullet (TSX)	2,820 fps	2,472 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Available
Federal Fusion Rifle	7mm-08 Rem	F708FS2	120 gr Fusion Soft Point	3,000 fps	2,398 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Available
Federal Fusion Rifle	7mm-08 Rem	F708FS1	140 gr Fusion Soft Point	2,850 fps	2,525 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Available
Federal Power-Shok Rifle	7mm-08 Rem	708CS	150 gr Jacketed Soft Point	2,650 fps	2,339 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Available
Federal Trophy Bonded Tip	7mm-08 Rem	P708TT2	140 gr Trophy Bonded Tip	2,800 fps	2,437 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Available
Remington Core-Lokt	7mm-08 Rem	21337	140 gr Pointed Soft Point Core Lokt	2,860 fps	2,543 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Available
Remington Core-Lokt Tipped	7mm-08 Rem	R20039	140 gr Core-Lokt Tipped	2,860 fps	2,543 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Available
Remington Premier CuT	7mm-08 Rem	R22339	140 gr Copper Tipped	2,860 fps	2,543 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Available

Hornady loads

Hornady's pages show no usage label and no stock status on our capture, so these loads are listed by product line, such as American Whitetail, American Whitetail Tipped, Custom Lite, Precision Hunter, Superformance CX and Superformance SST. Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures from each page's ballistics table, and the test barrel is the one the table names.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 5)
Hornady American Whitetail	7mm-08 Rem	8057	139 gr InterLock® SP American Whitetail®	2,840 fps	2,489 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page
Hornady American Whitetail Tipped	7mm-08 Rem	80578	139 gr SST® American Whitetail® TIPPED	2,860 fps	2,471 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page
Hornady Custom Lite	7mm-08 Rem	80572	120 gr SST® Custom Lite®	2,675 fps	1,907 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page
Hornady Precision Hunter	7mm-08 Rem	85578	150 gr ELD-X® Precision Hunter®	2,770 fps	2,555 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page
Hornady Superformance CX	7mm-08 Rem	805764	139 gr CX® Superformance®	2,910 fps	2,613 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page
Hornady Superformance SST	7mm-08 Rem	80573	139 gr SST® Superformance®	2,950 fps	2,686 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page

Nosler loads

Nosler lists a use line on each page ("Deer Sized Game"). The status is from Nosler's online store. Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures in each page's ballistics table, and the test barrel is the one Nosler lists.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 5)
Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting	7mm-08 Remington	40060	120 gr Ballistic Tip Hunting	3,000 fps	2,397 ft-lb	24 in	20	In stock (Nosler store)
Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting	7mm-08 Remington	40059	140 gr Ballistic Tip Hunting	2,825 fps	2,480 ft-lb	24 in	20	In stock (Nosler store)
Nosler Expansion Tip	7mm-08 Remington	40033	140 gr Expansion Tip	2,850 fps	2,525 ft-lb	24 in	20	In stock (Nosler store)
Nosler Trophy Grade AccuBond	7mm-08 Remington	60042	140 gr AccuBond	2,825 fps	2,480 ft-lb	24 in	20	In stock (Nosler store)
Nosler Trophy Grade AccuBond Long Range	7mm-08 Remington	61020	150 gr AccuBond Long Range	2,750 fps	2,518 ft-lb	24 in	20	In stock (Nosler store)

Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures in each maker's ballistics table. Test barrel is the length the maker lists. "Box" is the round count per box. Status is the maker's own wording on its product page, and it changes daily. All pages checked November 5, 2026.

Which bullet weight? What the makers' numbers show

Loads in our tables run from 120 gr to 150 gr. The lightest is 3 loads at 120 gr, including Federal Fusion Rifle (F708FS2) and the heaviest is 3 loads at 150 gr, including Federal Power-Shok Rifle (708CS). The fastest listed muzzle velocity is 3,000 fps, shared by Federal Fusion Rifle 120 gr (F708FS2) and Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting 120 gr (40060), with test barrels as listed in the tables. The highest listed muzzle energy is 2,686 ft-lb, Hornady Superformance SST 139 gr (80573), from a 24 in test barrel. Because test barrels differ or are not listed, compare across makers with care.

The makers label loads for game, varmints or target use. They don't tell you one weight is right for a species. The right choice depends on bullet construction, range and your state's rules. Check your state hunting rules and your state wildlife agency before you buy.

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

Muzzle velocity depends on barrel length, so compare loads tested on the same barrel. Of the 19 loads, 11 list 24 in, 8 list no test barrel. The loads with no test barrel are from Federal and Remington. A rifle with a shorter barrel than the maker's test barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box. SAAMI's test barrel for the 7mm-08 Remington is 24 in.

No barrel-length-velocity page exists yet for the 7mm-08 Remington, and we have not charted one. Our barrel length vs velocity data covers other cartridges. The closest we have are .308 Win barrel length data and 7mm Rem Mag barrel length data, for the .308 Winchester (a similar-length action, but a .308 bore) or the 7mm Remington Magnum (the same bullet diameter in a belted magnum case), so do not read those numbers as 7mm-08 Remington data.

7mm-08 Rem: what SAAMI lists

SAAMI lists the cartridge as "7MM-08 REMINGTON [7MM-08 REM]" in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4, its centerfire rifle standard (approved Feb. 10, 2025). The cartridge drawing was issued 04/21/1980 and revised 02/18/2022. SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 61,000 psi, measured by transducer (the table shows 610 in psi/100). Cartridge overall length runs from 2.530 in minimum to 2.800 in maximum. Case length is 2.035 in (−.020), and bullet diameter is .2845 in (−.0030). The drawing shows 6 grooves and a twist of 1 in 9.50 in, right-hand (marked optional). SAAMI reference velocities are Not yet verified, because the PDF text does not clearly pair each bullet weight with its velocity. Read the standard at the SAAMI Z299.4 PDF. The 7mm-08 Remington MAP row is also on our SAAMI maximum average pressure table (Z299.4, 61,000 psi / 610 psi/100).

SAAMI says all standard rifle test barrels are 24 in long and that exterior ballistic data for centerfire rifle cartridges is based on that length. Its listed exceptions (7.62x39, 277 Sig Fury, 30 Carbine, 300 AAC Blackout, 300 HAM'R, 350 Legend, 350 Remington Magnum, 360 Buckhammer, 400 Legend and 44 Remington Magnum) do not include the 7mm-08 Remington, so SAAMI measures it on a 24 in barrel.

Not yet verified

These makers and loads are not in the tables.

Winchester: we opened 3 Winchester 7mm-08 pages on Nov. 5 (X708, X708DS and SBST708) and every one said "There is no ballistics data available at this time," so we have no Winchester figures to copy.
Nosler: item 40115 (140 gr Solid Base Whitetail Country) has no ballistics figures on its page and is left out.
Remington: the three loads in the table (21337, R20039 and R22339) are the only 7mm-08 Remington items we found on Remington's rifle pages, so a load missing from those pages would not be here.
Berger: we found no 7mm-08 ammunition page in Berger's product sitemap, so no Berger load is in the table.
SIG Sauer: the maker's site returned an access error (403) to our automated check, and we did not verify its product pages.
Barnes, Browning, Norma and others: not checked this round, so none are in the tables.
Federal: Federal's loads were found through its sitemap and caliber pages, so a load missing from those would not be here.
Hornady: loads come from Hornady's product sitemap, so a load missing from that sitemap would not be in the table.
Test barrels and stock status: Federal and Remington pages list no test barrel, and Hornady's pages list no stock status.
SAAMI: reference velocities for this cartridge are Not yet verified (PDF layout is ambiguous), so none are copied.

Rifles for 7mm-08 Rem

The 7mm-08 Remington is a rifle cartridge, and the loads in the tables run from 120 gr to 150 gr. See also new rifle releases and the new hunting rifles of 2026.

Where to buy

We link only to maker pages, listed in the sources below. Federal, Remington and Nosler show availability on their own product pages (Nosler shows it in its online store). Hornady's pages show none on our capture. We don't track retailer stock or prices. Before you order, check your state's ammunition rules, because some states require a background check or restrict shipping.

For more ammo, see .308 Win ammo, .243 Win ammo, .270 Win ammo, .30-06 Springfield ammo, 7mm Rem Mag ammo, 7mm PRC ammo, 6.5 Creedmoor ammo, .25-06 Remington ammo, .280 Remington ammo, the barrel length vs velocity data, new ammo for 2026 and all ammo releases.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SAAMI maximum pressure for 7mm-08 Remington?

SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 61,000 psi for 7mm-08 Rem, measured by transducer, in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4 (the table shows 610 in psi/100).

What grain is 7mm-08 Remington ammo?

In our tables the bullets run from 120 gr to 150 gr. Check your firearm maker's manual for what your rifle is set up to shoot.

How fast is 7mm-08 Remington ammo?

In our tables, listed muzzle velocities run from 2,650 fps to 3,000 fps, and muzzle energies from 1,907 ft-lb to 2,686 ft-lb. Test barrels vary, and some maker pages list none. See the test barrel section of this guide.

What does test barrel mean?

It is the barrel length the maker used to measure the listed velocity. A shorter barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box.

Do you list prices or stock for 7mm-08 Remington ammo?

No. We link only to maker pages. Where a maker page shows a status, such as "Available" or "Currently Unavailable," we copy it as of Nov. 5, 2026. Hornady's pages show none.

7mm-08 Remington Ammo 2026: Hunting Loads From the Makers

Hunting loads

Hornady loads

Nosler loads

Which bullet weight? What the makers' numbers show

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

7mm-08 Rem: what SAAMI lists

Not yet verified

Rifles for 7mm-08 Rem

Where to buy

Frequently asked questions

Sources

Keep exploring

Hunting loads

Hornady loads

Nosler loads

Which bullet weight? What the makers' numbers show

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

7mm-08 Rem: what SAAMI lists

Not yet verified

Rifles for 7mm-08 Rem

Where to buy

Related guides

Frequently asked questions

Sources

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