I put together a 7x57AI a while ago and have yet to do anything with it. I finally have some time to dedicate to this rifle and am hoping for some feedback.
I've never used any Reloader powders and thought I'd try some out.
I currently have 160 Accubonds, 162 Amax, 168 & 180 Bergers on hand [I load for my 7STW] I've never shot a smaller 7mm cartridge. I have lots of medium to slow powders [H380 - 1000, 7828, etc.]
I'm more than happy to buy additional components.
Barrel is a 9 twist, 24" Would a lighter bullet [140-150] be better with this shorter barrel, smaller powder capacity?
Carry wieght all aroung hunting rifle. Deer, elk, goats, sheep, hogs, etc out to 6-800 yards.
Fire forming suggestions also appreciated. I have one AI cartridge and shot standard loads until I had enough brass then worked up new AI loads. This time I would like to form my brass all at once and spend my time with the AI workup.
Any and all suggestions appreciated.
Thanks, Sam
I've never used any Reloader powders and thought I'd try some out.
I currently have 160 Accubonds, 162 Amax, 168 & 180 Bergers on hand [I load for my 7STW] I've never shot a smaller 7mm cartridge. I have lots of medium to slow powders [H380 - 1000, 7828, etc.]
I'm more than happy to buy additional components.
Barrel is a 9 twist, 24" Would a lighter bullet [140-150] be better with this shorter barrel, smaller powder capacity?
Carry wieght all aroung hunting rifle. Deer, elk, goats, sheep, hogs, etc out to 6-800 yards.
Fire forming suggestions also appreciated. I have one AI cartridge and shot standard loads until I had enough brass then worked up new AI loads. This time I would like to form my brass all at once and spend my time with the AI workup.
Any and all suggestions appreciated.
Thanks, Sam
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