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Norm is a secret , you will be invited if you p!ay the game .......Is Norm Purcella on this site or do I have to search the internet for him?
What are the benefits of cast vs. jacketed or plated?
Grog
I bet you can improve, even with iron sights. Factory ammo is not great. If you can get 2MOA with factory ammo, you will get less than 2MOA reloading.Broc, I don't cast my own, I may one day but not right now. I don't think I can improve on 2 MOA at 200 given that I've only got iron sights and I can't SEE any better than that!! Hahaha! Thanks though, I'm going to look into plated rounds and see what's what.
Grog
just a little NES bull shitting, thats the game NES. The last of the fun forums,Mac,
Not sure what "game" you are referring to but I might be "game" if I knew the rules before playing.
Broc,
I may be able to improve on 2 MOA at 200 yrds, and without going any further, I'm SURE you are right from the get go being that I just started to reload! All info and help is appreciated and added to my bank of info!
Shoot my rifle? We'll see about that....!
Leading can be a problem but often its easily sorted out. Getting the proper size is the first step but sometimes just going .001-.002" over nominal size for example my little SW 38 spl takes a .357 bullet. I have not bothered slugging the bore or lead and just run a 358" 158 gn semi wad cutter , tumbled lubed with Lee Alox loaded to about 800fps.Ok, If you shoot cast bullets don't you get more lead residue in the barrel?
Glad your only mildly offended!!!
yes , I have picked up a few $14 cheap ones off amazon over the years BUTMac,
Was that video made with a bore scope? I've heard a lot about them but never seen one in use.
Grog
i have a remington 513t made in 1942 shoots really well posted many 100 yard 1" groups with it over the years and a few sub moa groups at 50 yRds.Thanks for the link to the scope Mac.
The Warning is a nice touch!! Now I don't know if I should get a scope or not!! Hahahahha!
Grog
Akma,I load for an 1895. 35.4 Varget 140gr Nosler BT. No noticeable case expansion or primer signs. I have some cases sized a little loose and they are still loose after firing.
Are you looking for a 1895 mauser or just something in 7mm mauser?Akma,
I'm using 36 gr. Accurate Arms behind a 154 gr Hornaday Inter SP. I see the same thing as you with very little case expansion.
How long have you been shooting that gun? I'm concerned about shooting the barrel out, might be foolish of me, I don't want it to lose it's accuracy. I can hit 4" clays at 200 yards with iron sights. The gun still has it and I don't want to lose it!! hahaha. I love the cartridge though, so easy shooting and still damn hard hitting. I'm actively looking for another rifle in the same chambering, not easy to find though.
Grog
Point me in the directions of some good 7mm mauser alternatives please!! and thank you.
Grog
check the "old hunting rifle rack" at local gun stores.Ok, many questions here.
I'm looking for anything in 7x57 mauser. Point me in the right direction and I'll go there.
I only assume that the gun is mil surp because of it's age but it could be commercial, I had never considered that point of difference.
I'll try some H4895 and I've got a line on some cast bullets but they are currently out of stock.
All good advice, thanks.
Point me in the directions of some good 7mm mauser alternatives please!! and thank you.
Grog
@gerrycaruso didn’t you order some bullets from Norm recently?Tried Norm's site, unfortunately everything is out of stock at the moment. Hopefully he gets back in business soon.
I've been shooting it since '94ish. It's a sporterized version with a new barrel.Akma,
I'm using 36 gr. Accurate Arms behind a 154 gr Hornaday Inter SP. I see the same thing as you with very little case expansion.
How long have you been shooting that gun? I'm concerned about shooting the barrel out, might be foolish of me, I don't want it to lose it's accuracy. I can hit 4" clays at 200 yards with iron sights. The gun still has it and I don't want to lose it!! hahaha. I love the cartridge though, so easy shooting and still damn hard hitting. I'm actively looking for another rifle in the same chambering, not easy to find though.
Grog
No I don't have one.@grog do you have a C&R FFL?
No I don't have one.
I may look into it, what benefits are there to it?
Grog
Theres also some discounts to be had from some vendors also . I save more than $30 a yearYou pay $30 for 3 years and you can have 50 year old and older guns shipped right to your door, no dealer required. If you're interested in adding milsurps to your collection, its the way to go.
Theres also some discounts to be had from some vendors also . I save more than $30 a year
did you get a hold of Norm?Wow! Thanks for all the info you guys. I fired some reloads today, I like the load I'm using even though it was the first one I tried, shooting 4" groups at 200 yards. I'll try modifying the charge but the gun seems to like the 154 gr bullet. I can't wait to try the 170 gr cast that I'm waiting on!!
You guys are a great help, much appreciated!
Grog
Good to know that fact! I've got a few hundred cast 7mm coming in a few weeks, they're round nose so nice long body. Can't wait to see how accurate they are.did you get a hold of Norm?
Just started loading for 6.5 mauser myself. The barrel twist on these old "smaller" cals is pretty fast so longer heavy bullets tend to fly better.