I have had several 7x57's. One was a BSA Viscount. The book loads for the 7x57 are low due to the old rolling block rifles that might still be floating around. (Not the bolt actions.) For modern...
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 10:14 AM
about plurry time you chimed in....
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 10:14 AM
Forgot to mention I was shooting those BRNO loads out of my BSA Viscount - it's a strong gun. The Mauser '98 is probably considered the 'strong action' out of the Mauser's - the 7x57mm being...
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 10:13 AM
Tried them all over the years, starting with the 130gr Speer flat base that killed everything I hit with it - then went up the scale through the 139/140's which again killed everything, then the...
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 10:13 AM
I ran a crony on federal blue box, of 175 round nose, in my M70 7x57 and got 2250fps,
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 10:10 AM
Depends how far back in time you go I would guess. My uncle ran a BSA 7mil for Tahr culling in the 60's and said that the best ammo was 'Imperial' out of Canada. Think it was 140 grn 'Cone point'....
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 10:10 AM
Thats good. You know don't you that every time you do that it means there are 5 less primers in the world. Just say'n. :)
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 10:08 AM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230119/af10f7772d2fbdc1ae7647c45812b5ba.jpg I put 4 in one hole but not 5. My error. WW760 is the go in the 7mm as Mathais et al state. Lots of variations in max...
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Graham Henry wrote an article years ago (40) about the 7x57 - I think using a Hunter. Anyway I distinctly remember him getting 2,800 fps with a 139 grn bullet using W760. I have an old Nick...
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 10:08 AM
Win760 is the go to powder
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 10:04 AM
Without giving my identity away, can I say a heart felt thanks on behalf of the family to all of you who have posted on this thread. It means a lot. Harvey was a true legend in the field of...
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 09:57 AM
This thread has made me very sad :oh noes: All 3 those guys (Harvey, Robbie and Din) were absolute legends.
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 09:56 AM
Din collings was another and a visit to his basement was like a trip to heaven.I remember visiting his house in 1967 in Karoari.
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 09:56 AM
Dinny Collings would also take honour on that list
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sleep well old chap...you did well and did it right... we owe you so much for the books you published that have taught so many so much...
Liked On: 23-01-2023, 09:53 AM