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Today’s testing results were mixed. A bit of scope coming loose and a bit of erratic chrony numbers.
I have settled on using 57gr of 760, giving around 2600fps with 150gr Sierra SP.
Recoil is...

True, felt recoil won't be any worse than the 8x57 until I push the 8x60 to its limits, which I probably won't do. I'll be happy with x57 equivalent. I did think that those loads may be a few hundred...

Second round of testing showed somewhat disappointing but predictable results.
I tried batches of 3 rounds at 1gr increments from 47gr to 52gr.
The chrony was being temperamental AF so I only got a...

When I measured my m1888, I just pushed a cast lead .323 bullet down the bore with a cleaning rod. Just be sure to drill a small hole in the back of the projectile to centre the cleaning rod so it...

Awesome data thanks man. I didn't think I would have to go up to 55gr to get 2500, but I will plan out my working up loads accordingly.
I can't imagine how much of a shoulder thumper it will be with...

I don't know if you saw my edit Tentman but I persevered and figured out the magic of balancing. I guess it just required more effort!

The move to .323 happened in 1905, but gunsmiths carried on using .318 bores for decades after. Apparently Sako and FN did it right into the 50's, but that's internet forum information, I haven't...

What type of rifle? I did some 'research' (beer and internet) before I fired mine, as the calibre marking is hidden underneath the base for the claw mount. The side of the barrel is stamped '7.9' but...

I haven't yet devised a method of balancing a water filled case on the scales without it falling over. I will consume some more beer tonight and see what I can finagle.

Edit : Ok I just needed...

Cheers mate I'd love to take you up on that offer but I don't have any suitable scales to weigh a case filled with water. Tried it on the pams kitchen scales but they only weigh to the nearest gram,...

I had a look at Hornadys 8mm-06 data; starting load is 51.6gr of Win760 giving 2500fps with a 150gr interlock. I figured that would probably be about my max load. Actually max load will likely be...

Since I parked up my .256Newton loading due to the rifle having a cracked stock, I haven’t had an obscure caliber to play with until I picked up a Brno Model 21 in 8x60S. The great thing about 8x60...