June 25, 2001, 08:51 PM | #1 |
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7x57 favorites ?
I've been reloading for over 30 years but just added a new, but very old, caliber to my repertoire. The 7x57 Mauser.
I was just wondering, would anyone like to share any favorite loads? Also, has anyone had any success with Barnes X out of this caliber or is the velocity too limited for this long a bullet? Thanks, K |
June 27, 2001, 06:44 PM | #2 |
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Never reloaded for that 7mm.
Barnes say that their rifles bullets expand reliably down to 1600 fps. Being a longer bullet, a bit faster twist may be required to properly stabilize the bullet as they are longer than equivalent lead-based bullets. The Wife's 7-08 shoots the 140 Barnes XBTs very well indeed. |
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