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SkullKeeper reacted to wildcatter82's post in the thread Want To Buy 7mm 160gr or 175gr bullets - Swift A-Frame or Northfork with
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I can't speak to a recommended OAL as I don't personally load for the 7x57, but I can say that our bullets generally like a healthy... -
SkullKeeper replied to the thread Want To Buy 7mm 160gr or 175gr bullets - Swift A-Frame or Northfork.Rookhawk, when I was developing loads for the 7x57 using NF 160 gr SS my data was 48.0 gr IMR4831 (velocity Ave of 2,572) with a COAL...
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SkullKeeper reacted to Jack Stevens's post in the thread When loading the 500 Jeffery is a filler (foam plug) needed? with Like.
That’s not what I meant. Not “light” bullets, but “light” load as in low-recoil. In my .404 Jeff I load 400grn coated hard-cast...
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SkullKeeper reacted to Yukontom's post in the thread Identifying this Mauser and the cartridge it takes with Like.
You are absolutely correct and sorry for my mistake. It is 9.3x57 that is available from Norma. I shoot my 9x57 with 8mm brass run in...
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SkullKeeper replied to the thread When loading the 500 Jeffery is a filler (foam plug) needed?.I don’t have any light bullets , only 570 gr
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SkullKeeper reacted to Jack Stevens's post in the thread When loading the 500 Jeffery is a filler (foam plug) needed? with Like.
For "light"/downloaded practice loads, you can use AA5744 with no filler.
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SkullKeeper reacted to Jefferry404's post in the thread When loading the 500 Jeffery is a filler (foam plug) needed? with Like.
@SkullKeeper you might also consider bulky powders n165 (similar to @DWB or h4831sc (AA manual has load data with pressure for the...
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SkullKeeper replied to the thread When loading the 500 Jeffery is a filler (foam plug) needed?.What powder are you using ? I’m going to try H4350 and RL15.
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SkullKeeper reacted to DWB's post in the thread When loading the 500 Jeffery is a filler (foam plug) needed? with Like.
I make my own foam fillers using pool noodles and an unsized 585Nyathi case that I sharpened the mouth of. Cuts is nice and round...
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SkullKeeper replied to the thread When loading the 500 Jeffery is a filler (foam plug) needed?.I see that now , I’m loading 570’s & 600’s so it looks like no filler wad is required
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SkullKeeper posted the thread When loading the 500 Jeffery is a filler (foam plug) needed? in Reloading.Starting to load for this and was curious. Thank you for any and all help!
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SkullKeeper replied to the thread Identifying this Mauser and the cartridge it takes.Actually some of the material did get into the bore (rifling marks were on it). My smith measured that and it was right at 8.75-8.77 mm
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SkullKeeper reacted to Yukontom's post in the thread Identifying this Mauser and the cartridge it takes with Like.
I'm wondering if you ever got a chance to slug the bore. Your info so far seems to indicate that you likely have an original 8mm that...
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SkullKeeper replied to the thread Identifying this Mauser and the cartridge it takes.That’s good (and unknown to me!) information!
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SkullKeeper replied to the thread Identifying this Mauser and the cartridge it takes.Thank you for all the input here.