run a die nut over it with vivid on the face to see if its contacting what there is of a shoulder? the thread looks like its taken a few knocks anyway
Liked On: 08-01-2025, 09:33 AM
Most M7 barrels I’ve come across the factory bbl is threaded 1/2x28 or 1/2x20
Liked On: 08-01-2025, 08:11 AM
I dont feel like unwrapping my dpt to have a look but i think it should still pull up internally?
Liked On: 08-01-2025, 08:04 AM
I used it with 120 NBT. 3K with 18" Worked well.
Liked On: 07-01-2025, 02:08 PM
Tried it when setting up the load I mentioned above, very slightly slower start load for start load compared to 2208 and showed pressure signs earlier than we expected in that combo (140gr pill). ...
Liked On: 07-01-2025, 08:52 AM
Above should read 2208, not 2207 and are running the 119gn Hammers at 3000fps
Liked On: 06-01-2025, 07:47 PM
43 grains 2208 139 Hornady soft point. Model 7, 2650 fps
Liked On: 06-01-2025, 07:29 PM
150 ELDX or 120 NBTs on top of 2208/Varget. I’m currently playing with some 119gn Hammers in 18in bbl 708 with 2207. But it’s a Mk5 Weatherby.
Liked On: 06-01-2025, 07:28 PM
buzzmann ive still got those 140 Nos BT's if you want them
Liked On: 06-01-2025, 05:08 PM
They seem pretty easy to load for and get acceptable results - I tend to cheat now and buy borrow or flog some factory loads and try them to see what groups well before I go down the track of buying...
Liked On: 06-01-2025, 05:06 PM
2208 and a 140 gameking 2 grains less powder than what you would use in a Sako/tikka
Liked On: 06-01-2025, 05:01 PM
Why buy the extra die to neck size when there's no benefit and only possible downsides?
Liked On: 06-01-2025, 12:11 PM
Think you guys are both correct, Andy's been caught out with ones that don't chamber. Buy running all your loaded rounds through your gun your admitting neck sizing isn't perfect as you shouldn't...
Liked On: 06-01-2025, 08:03 AM
Ruahines https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250104/f5efbabfb3544cafed8f6b56f574f19b.jpg
Liked On: 05-01-2025, 11:17 AM
Yip. There's snow on t he top of the hills above the Desert road summit too.
Liked On: 05-01-2025, 11:16 AM