Recent content by Gert Odendaal

Some feedback in regards to the possibility of ONE Propellant use for the .30 caliber hunting rifles: SAKO .300WM /K31 Smidt&Ruben 7.5x55 SWISS... both are .30 caliber shooting 178gn ELD-X bullets ... " Te ver van mekaar Gert. Die 7.5 is baie naby aan n 308, so die selfde medium burn rate...

Mine is the Wall nut stock, then there is a "new" Beech stock one that I will get from it`s owner shortly...I am now working on the best bullet weight and propellant available in South Africa. I got great information/data from a Swiss citizen who already collected twenty eight of these 7.5x55...

Members , are there any member who will be traveling to South Africa this hunting season to hunt ? I really would appreciate it very much if it would be possible to bring a BAD ACE Scope mount to SA...if your flight is not stopping in DOHA or in an Arabic airport .... I will purchase the BAD...

Thank you Corey, I will take a look...(y)(y)(y)

Members, as usual, it is much , much appreciated to get all this responses ...thank you kindly ...I will keep looking and working on a solution.. (y) (y) (y) (y) (y)

I am looking around to obtain such a Double Square bridge action , keep in mind these action really are scarce in SA ..they are probably only available in custom build rifles already and no one will give such a rifle to a person to strip it for 3Dscanning..

I agree , the best hope is to find a person whom already working on such a project and see if it is possible to join his program / project with a shared interest in the completion of such a Double Square Mauser action ..since I have access to a CNC Workshop of a friend whom already are...

Steve yes, importing is a challenge.the USA Dollar being extremely strong against our SA Rand.

Getting hold of a BRNO ZZK 602 action/rifle in used condition in South Africa is not possible anymore...there was a time ..long ago, not anymore. I want to turn it into a project with the hope of complete at least more than ten ....

Good day to all members. Members I am still on a quest to manufacture/cast/build a Mauser Magnum action double square bridge ...are there any CNC designed documentation/drawings available that will enable me to help me succeed in my endeavor ? I really would appreciate any documentation/drawings...

sgt_zim, always nice to have your input and great informative replies ...I like this forum with all the knowledgeable members who always assist in developing loads and giving great information... (y) (y) (y) (y) (y) (y) (y) 2300f/s at 300 meters will be great to ensure less meat damage and...

My next step of load development: S365 , 43.2gn , ELD-X 143gn , OAL 78.75mm S365, 43.4gn , ELD-X 143 gn , OAL 78.75mm S365, 43.6gn , ELD-X 143gn , OAL 78.75mm Will measure chamber length after this round .... I need to get to at least at 2750f/s enabling me to work in the most productive range...

""""The 140 grain bullet is the most versatile bullet weight in the Swede. Hand loaded to between 2750 and 2800fps, this combination produces the best balance of wounding versus penetration. Nevertheless, regardless of high BC’s and SD’s, the Swede can be a slow killer at ranges beyond 200...

sgt zim, thank you again for this informative reply, it really is much appreciated for sure..it is great to see many members part take in the thread , ensuring a lot of informative feedback (y) (y) (y) (y) (y) (y) (y)

Great to hear about these different loads. I am fortunate to have the original M96 Swedish Mauser 6.5x55 as well as the build M96 barreled action Shilen barrel 26"inch barrel..I want to see if these two different rifles , same caliber will shoot the same loads accurate ... Some great...