Thread: 7x57 reloading Dunedin?

Does anyone know if there is anyone in Dunedin that does custom reloads?

I have a 7x57 built on a BSA Viscount action that I would like to get a load developed for as the factory loading's seem quite conservative due to super old rifles in circulation. I gather the BSA should be able to handle a slightly hotter load than factory offerings? Would be nice to get a wee bit more performance out of it. I gather getting 2800-2900fps for a 140grn pill shouldn't be unreasonable? I don't shoot enough to get into reloading myself.

Thanks for any advise!

Best thing to do is buy Norma or any other European ammo it is loaded to more realistic levels of performance,
It can be very expensive to get your ammo from a Custom reloader get a quote and then check out the price
of Norma ammo,
This is the only person I know that reloads commercially, Mark at Custom Cartridges Taupo 07 378 4593
Cheers
Robert.

Built in between 1955 through to 62. Any pics of the rifle?
Just had a CF2 rebarreled in 7x57 finishing touches being done as I type at 5.40 am

If you can find someone to do custom loads wicked if not...why not try hand loading?
Get Nathan Fosters book on it it's a good place to start The Practical Guide to Reloading
You can buy a set of dies and get a lee hand loader for quite cheap. You don't need to get a bench one.
You will enjoy your rifle a lot more too!cheers Hunty1

There will be some kind soul around who will help load your mighty mauser for you. Particularly if you bought your own consumables and dies if they didn't use 7 x 57 themselves. Ask at the local deerstalkers if no one shows up on here or 'the other site'
Good luck😊

Yeah think that might be the way to go if possible. Would obviously supply consumables and amber refreshment for their trouble!

Got some S&B factory ammo to try. According to the packet it should perform ok velocity wise. Will keep brass for future loading with luck.

Originally Posted by Sideshow

Built in between 1955 through to 62. Any pics of the rifle?
Just had a CF2 rebarreled in 7x57 finishing touches being done as I type at 5.40 am

Sounds nice! Thanks for the date info. The serial number begins with 5B which I think you can estimate age from too?

Originally Posted by Hunty1

Sounds nice! Thanks for the date info. The serial number begins with 5B which I think you can estimate age from too?

Here you go mate. John Knibbs is recognized world wide as the go to for dating BSAs

BSA - John Knibbs International Ltd

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Originally Posted by Hunty1

Does anyone know if there is anyone in Dunedin that does custom reloads?

I have a 7x57 built on a BSA Viscount action that I would like to get a load developed for as the factory loading's seem quite conservative due to super old rifles in circulation. I gather the BSA should be able to handle a slightly hotter load than factory offerings? Would be nice to get a wee bit more performance out of it. I gather getting 2800-2900fps for a 140grn pill shouldn't be unreasonable? I don't shoot enough to get into reloading myself.

Thanks for any advise!

Join Otago Deerstalkers and get yourself an intro to Chaz Forsythe, if he sees you are not a tosser, you will get the help you need to roll your own.

Originally Posted by Husky1600

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Originally Posted by Hunty1

Does anyone know if there is anyone in Dunedin that does custom reloads?

I have a 7x57 built on a BSA Viscount action that I would like to get a load developed for as the factory loading's seem quite conservative due to super old rifles in circulation. I gather the BSA should be able to handle a slightly hotter load than factory offerings? Would be nice to get a wee bit more performance out of it. I gather getting 2800-2900fps for a 140grn pill shouldn't be unreasonable? I don't shoot enough to get into reloading myself.

Thanks for any advise!

Have you tried Lee at Allan Millars Hunting and Fishing? He works up loads for people.