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If you’re shooting factory ammo in it then you should be fine with that reloading data. What was the date of manufacture for your rifle?7 x 57 sorry, should have posted that to start.
It shoots current production ammo just fine, Winchester and PPU so far, so I'm assuming it can handle the pressure. Just worried about the books warning to not use the current reloading data for an older gun.
Too late. I’m offended.Not familiar with Unique powder and I don't currently cast my own bullets, though I've been thinking about it, are there benefits to casting your own or is it just a pass time. Not trying to offend here just asking.
No. I shot 75 cast bullets today. 535grains, no lead issues. You just have to size it properly and there are coatings you can use like Hi-Tek.Ok, If you shoot cast bullets don't you get more lead residue in the barrel?
Glad your only mildly offended!!!
there are some load data that is of same caliper but loaded to modern rifles. 6.5 swede is one that I know of. 45/70 gov is another and I know theres more.This is the warning in the 10th Edition from Hornaday
lots of benefitsNot familiar with Unique powder and I don't currently cast my own bullets, though I've been thinking about it, are there benefits to casting your own or is it just a pass time. Not trying to offend here just asking.
leading is a combination of wrong or lack of lube, wrong bullet size and sometimes alloyOk, If you shoot cast bullets don't you get more lead residue in the barrel?
Glad your only mildly offended!!!
Thanks for the info, I feel better about using minimum loads now and won't worry about ruining the gun.
You guys are great!
Grog
Agreed.Go by the Hodgdon site I set you if you're nervous about the loads in the book. At the very least compare the load data from both to see if/how they differ for your powder and bullet.
What would you know?!Even though the link says you can go from max of 57 grains to a low of 32 grains, if you are loading that reduced load, check your rifle with a cleaning rod unless you are 100% sure the bullet exited the barrel.
2 moa , thats darn good for any rifle/ammo and notch and post sights.Well, my gun did NOT explode!! Fired sweet, soft recoil compared to the factory loads I was used to, accuracy was not what I had hoped for but that will come with changes to the charge and or bullet weight. Accuracy had been 2 MOA at 200 yards which is awesome for an antique!!
Once again, I want to thank all you guys for the info, you've all been a big help! Thanks for the links too, they will help now and later as well.
Grog
I know many of my rifles and the ammo i load for them can shoot better than 2moa but holding moa with Iron sights is not easy , its easier with aperture style sights vs notches and V shaped rear sight and front post. Keep at it.Thanks Mac, 2 MOA at 200 yards was with factory ammo that I was used to shooting so I knew high to hold based on bullet rise etc. unfortunately it will take a while to get to that with my own loads. Can't wait to find the right combo though that gives me equal results!!
Grog
If that rifle can do 2MOA at 200 with shitty factory ammo, you should try reloading with plated bullets. You can definitely improve that to maybe 1.5MOA. I am sure you will also get there with cast.Well, my gun did NOT explode!! Fired sweet, soft recoil compared to the factory loads I was used to, accuracy was not what I had hoped for but that will come with changes to the charge and or bullet weight. Accuracy had been 2 MOA at 200 yards which is awesome for an antique!!
Once again, I want to thank all you guys for the info, you've all been a big help! Thanks for the links too, they will help now and later as well.
Grog