Jaco, before you start spending think about what you want to achieve, my experience with the 7x57 is that it will not deliver more velocity with 140 - 160 gn weight projectiles when loaded hot than...
Liked On: 15-01-2020, 12:27 PM
First thing you should try, if possible, obtain an improved 7x57 case and make up a dummy round to try feeding out of mag. I made up a 257 Ackley on a BSA Hunter (ex 7x57) and it was a great...
Liked On: 15-01-2020, 11:14 AM
Classic cartridge - classic rifle. If it was me I'd be rebarreling a Brno or Husky with a barrel that matches the original profile and 24" long. Then have the action and bottom metal ceracoated in...
Liked On: 15-01-2020, 11:13 AM
I think this would be in a sweet spot with 150grainers
Liked On: 14-01-2020, 04:15 PM
I have been wanting to build a 7x57AI for a while. I even have a lovely Bartlein 5R barrel waiting. I was thinking about using a Parker Hale action I have. The current 7x57 barrel looks good but does...
Liked On: 14-01-2020, 04:14 PM
I would imagine very few rifles sold in this country would get the "test it beforehand".
Liked On: 13-01-2020, 12:54 AM
I have one in Creedmoor love the rifle not that light about 3.7 kg with VX5 and dpt shoot real well I find I don't need the adjustable cheek thing with low mounts. Shoots really...
Liked On: 12-01-2020, 06:59 PM
Your barrel must be an ex 6mmPPC target barrel with that twist rate. Check out the range of weights for 6mmPPC bullets on the internet. The classic weights for that twist are around 68-75gr. I've...
Liked On: 05-01-2020, 10:52 PM
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Liked On: 02-01-2020, 05:58 PM
Greetings HandH, Thanks for your kind words. My hand loading adventure started in the mid seventies with a basic loading manual and some basic kit but without anyone else to give advice. Being...
Liked On: 26-12-2019, 09:02 AM
Ok, the 1943 Longbranch No4 got the same treatment today. Decided to stay with what i know, as it worked and was relatively fast... Happy with the outcome. 126783 126784
Liked On: 25-12-2019, 05:39 PM
At home here I can sit on the porch and play hide and seek with them. Unfortunately they are a big NO NO here being native to this hot burning land. They are eating everything that is green, Pig...
Liked On: 22-12-2019, 07:56 AM
Tried them all. Springbok or as biltong in a stew is good. Buff biltong is great. Gnu (that's wildebeest to you!) is Okay. Zebra... Meh. It is mostly down to how the meat is handled, and the...
Liked On: 10-12-2019, 07:28 PM
Semi Auto Pistol loads I crimp as it stops the chance of the projectile being forced into the case when it hits the feed ramp. I use to crimp all my semi Auto centre fire rifle ammo for the same...
Liked On: 07-12-2019, 04:17 PM
Got this Tikka 22 Creedmoor going today https://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af161/Kiwi-Greg/IMG_4602_zpsdx6fut7r.jpg...
Liked On: 16-11-2019, 06:48 PM