And here is the prediction for your 45 gn of 760 load: Cartridge : 8 x 60 S Bullet : .323, 150, Hornady SP 3232 Useable Case Capaci: 66.315 grain H2O = 4.306 cm³ Cartridge...
Liked On: 01-07-2022, 09:32 PM
Here is some Q/L data for 760: Cartridge : 8 x 60 S Bullet : .323, 150, Hornady SP 3232 Useable Case Capaci: 66.315 grain H2O = 4.306 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.291 inch =...
Liked On: 01-07-2022, 09:32 PM
Not all you read about the 8x57 is based on fact - aAmerican gun writers have a lot to answer for. I have a 1920s (probably) Kettner 8x57 barrel fitted to a Brno action, it slugs at .320 and shoots...
Liked On: 01-07-2022, 09:17 PM
I used to have a Sako 8x60 (on a FN mauser action, before Sako made their own). mine loved 196 gn. look at American 8mm-06 loading data and compare it to European 8x57 data to get in the ballpark on...
Liked On: 01-07-2022, 05:52 PM
I’ve been thinking, there are questions about how far is it ethical to shoot at animals, what caliber should I use for…@gimp set up a shooting challenge that proves your rifle, this it a hunting...
Liked On: 27-06-2022, 10:55 AM
Shaping is now completed, and on to finish sanding ready for the first coat of oil. Really happy with how it shaped up. These little actions make for a very slim light little rifle. Hopefully the...
Liked On: 24-06-2022, 10:52 PM
I've been playing around with some reduced recoil loads for various rifles of late, due to my 8-year-old stepping up from 22lr, 17 cal and 223 etc getting ready to shoot his first medium game...
Liked On: 20-06-2022, 08:39 PM
Wet tumbled brass is a thing of beauty. Inside and outside are cleaned. Drying them is annoying but not hard. Dry tumbling works well still, definitely doesnt get the results from stainless pins and...
Liked On: 19-06-2022, 10:54 AM
If you are a reloader, then this is your era (current shortages accepted) with modern projectiles and powders enabling all "the old cartridges" to fully reach their potential . . Making darlings...
Liked On: 15-06-2022, 07:29 PM
In my opinion the best caliber is the one your mates shoot. That way if you ever run out of ammo you can "borrow" some from them [emoji6] Sent from my SM-G525F using Tapatalk
Liked On: 15-06-2022, 07:28 PM
I couldn't bring myself to spend the coin on a plastic gun vice so I whipped up this lil ripper out of some scrap bits of Rimu and car seat leather. 196752196753196754
Liked On: 11-06-2022, 11:26 AM
Picked this up at the gun auction in Wgtn on the weekend. Single square bridge original Mauser from the 30's. Its had a hard life -Swiss cheesed action from old scope mounts, modified bolt handle,...
Liked On: 10-06-2022, 10:36 PM
My good mates response was so good i had to share: (He got it in before 5pm too) Dear Wendy Thompson, I have read the proposal in detail and understand that an unformed legal section of Opawe...
Liked On: 10-06-2022, 01:08 PM
So you can’t be into hunting and enjoy good coffee.? Right Last time I checked, hunting is a pastime for most of it, so how we do it is up to us and may involve comforts as you stated. Bet you hunt...
Liked On: 31-05-2022, 09:01 PM
I use a 4 cup stove top with pre-ground beans in a ziplock (not ideal but works for a couple of days). Stash the ground beans in the pot for transit etc. Stove top takes up minimal space at camp...
Liked On: 31-05-2022, 08:58 PM