Just got this new to me caliber (never owned one, ever) and I plan on starting with the Hammer 118 HHT ( 120) and the 120 Scenar. If neither are in the Data, please get as close as you can for 64K? As stated many times, I may not "get there" but I might! :) Thanks.
I have owned 26" barreled 7mm STW and 7mm RUM, plus one 26" 7mm Rem Mag. I was never able able to get these kind of "Bob Hagel" speeds out of them. I was able to run 3100 out of the 160 (3200 w/the bigger cases) and 3000-3050/175. As a young man, I read Bob's Book on cartridges and his use of...
I was minding my own business ( not really, I was scoping out the local ads for a "good deal" on a "spare" rifle) My dedicated elk rifle is being reamed out to 338/06 AI/bedded right now. And my Shilen barreled 7x57 (dedicated deer/antelope/nice weather elk rifle is at the shop for the caliber...
I used new Lapua 30-06 necked up to 338/06 specs. A loaded round's neck is .362" OD, and a fired case neck OD is .372". That's what, .005" clearance per side? How much clearance do I need from the necked down Whelan brass and how will I know if a donut is forming? Haven't got my new Lot of 35...
Well, I just couldn't stand it, having the little Wby MKV UL A-Square new girl reamed to the Ackley 40 deg. No need whatsoever, I just love Ackley cases. I can still shoot my reg 338/06 for fireforming, etc. I have 30-06 brass based loads, and expect them to be a tad short when FF. In that case...
It started out 24 deg today, I was only there an hour and a half, nice! I was bundled up of course, so comfortable. I like testing/working up loads when its cold, i.e. like when I usually get to hunt. (Late Season antlerless, deer/elk) I had already tried the Nosler 210 with Big Game, twice, one...
Looking for data in a 24" barrel, Lapua cases, 3.33" COAL. at 64K please. Some have used this as a close range load in this round as a thumper. I like the fact they come 100 to a box and are made to be accurate. If I never killed anything with them, at least I'd have fun shooting rocks in the...
My rebarreled M70 Fwt with 25" Shilen is almost ready, should have by next week. I want to try the Hammer Hunter 101gr in this 7x57 for a predator/deer bullet. What kind of speed can I get from 63K loads? Thank you/
What powders might give me 2750-2800 with the Barnes 210 TTSX? Also QL Data of 63K for the Hammer 175gr? I'll take what my rifle will safely give me, but I'd like to know which powders ( preferrable Temp Stable) can get me there around 63K and velocity goal? 24 bbl. I use Winchester and Lapua...
I got my new to me Wby ULwt in and my LEE dies (which has a long tapered expander. I lubed, formed some new Win. 06 brass, felt/looked swell. Rifle has long throat and the Speer 200 only had .25" seated when touching the Lands. So I seated them almost a caliber deep. When I rolled across my...
I have a Wby Ultra Lightweight 338/06 A-Square heading my way/ Sold a bunch of stuff to get it, but I won the Bid. ha! The Model 700 SS 338 WM only shot well with lighter bullets going very, very flat primer fast! Still a might heavy so took advantage of Elk Season Opener next weekend and sold...
The 150gr Ballistic Tip made for the 30-30..anyone know if this has the "solid base, thicker jacket at the base" of other NBTs? It's the one with the plastic ball for a nose over a big cavity to open fast. My concern is how fast can I push it in the Ackley before it comes apart, or will it come...
I tried, I really "tried" to warm up to that "reclaimed/refurbished" Savage 110E....but it was still too ugly for me...sold it! Never shot a round through it, and NO, no profit. Savage rifles have about as much resale value as a 10yr old Trailer House! lol. I knew that, thats OK, if it shoots...
Officially out of the 243 Win business now. Sold the rifle, gathered up all the dies, bullets and new brass to sell in One Lot. I want them out of here! ha Here is what I have:
Hornady New Dimension FL Dies with extra LEE FCD
Hornady 87gr HPBT- 127
Hornady 87 Spire Point soft nose- 73
Hornady...
I sold my 243! I'm going to use this 7x57 (when it gets done at last!!!) for a "quasi 6mm Remington/coyotes/deer load) I ordered some Hammer Hunters in 101gr, will work on either. I jsut need some modern powder/specs data please? Thanks!