Magnus777
Well-Known Member
Hello all! Long time member, lurker...posted a few comments and questions over the years. But this will be my first shot at initiating a real technical discussion. I'm a dry sponge, and intend to soak up every particle of knowledge offered by willing experts. Hopefully build something together that will contribute to the overall knowledge base for the group.
OK, so I finally dove in to reloading early last year, after gathering equipment for some time. Pleased overall with the results for the handful of cartridges I load for. But for a long time now I've had a burning desire to start a special (to me) project, and build a rifle. My full intention is actually to create a cartridge, and then build the rifle for it. But first things first...
The 7LRM intrigued me as a concept since it's introduction. I understand and appreciate what those guys did. But never had any affinity for a 7mm, myself. So the plan is to carry forward with the work they put in, and utilize the nifty, high-speed/low drag projectiles finally coming available in .277.
When asked, there was no plan from Gunwerks to enter such a project. A missed opportunity, I says! And apparently still no interest, even after Nosler fired first with their 27! And although there is occasional mutterings from the shooting community about the subject, it never goes anywhere! There is no follow through, or at least no published accounts that I have been able to dig up.
Apologies for the long winded introduction. Just trying to lay out the tape for the starting line. Now to get right to it, I'm open to any any all technical input carrying forward, starting with forming brass. And it's my understanding the first step is going to be trimming a 375 Ruger die to relocate the shoulder? If so, it can be chucked in the lathe most ricky-tick. But what brand of die to buy?
OK, so I finally dove in to reloading early last year, after gathering equipment for some time. Pleased overall with the results for the handful of cartridges I load for. But for a long time now I've had a burning desire to start a special (to me) project, and build a rifle. My full intention is actually to create a cartridge, and then build the rifle for it. But first things first...
The 7LRM intrigued me as a concept since it's introduction. I understand and appreciate what those guys did. But never had any affinity for a 7mm, myself. So the plan is to carry forward with the work they put in, and utilize the nifty, high-speed/low drag projectiles finally coming available in .277.
When asked, there was no plan from Gunwerks to enter such a project. A missed opportunity, I says! And apparently still no interest, even after Nosler fired first with their 27! And although there is occasional mutterings from the shooting community about the subject, it never goes anywhere! There is no follow through, or at least no published accounts that I have been able to dig up.
Apologies for the long winded introduction. Just trying to lay out the tape for the starting line. Now to get right to it, I'm open to any any all technical input carrying forward, starting with forming brass. And it's my understanding the first step is going to be trimming a 375 Ruger die to relocate the shoulder? If so, it can be chucked in the lathe most ricky-tick. But what brand of die to buy?