bigrich wrote:seeing as how they're at similar velocity's , and feedback on bullet performance from 7x57 shooters would be appreciated too
mchughcb wrote:bigrich wrote:seeing as how they're at similar velocity's , and feedback on bullet performance from 7x57 shooters would be appreciated too
I use a 7x57R in my combo gun. I've shot everything from rabbits to Sambar. I use the 175gr Hornady Interlock with 45grains of 2209 for 2400fps in a 24" barrel. I found performance to be very good. Here is the projectile through a fallow at 120m. I also have a bunch of Woodleigh 175gr PP. They are sighted in for 200m.
I have tried the smaller projectiles around the 140gr but they weren't as consistent in the accuracy. I have been using the same load for 10 years.
bigrich wrote:mchughcb wrote:bigrich wrote:seeing as how they're at similar velocity's , and feedback on bullet performance from 7x57 shooters would be appreciated too
I use a 7x57R in my combo gun. I've shot everything from rabbits to Sambar. I use the 175gr Hornady Interlock with 45grains of 2209 for 2400fps in a 24" barrel. I found performance to be very good. Here is the projectile through a fallow at 120m. I also have a bunch of Woodleigh 175gr PP. They are sighted in for 200m.
I have tried the smaller projectiles around the 140gr but they weren't as consistent in the accuracy. I have been using the same load for 10 years.
your place for a roast hey ? i reckon you've got a twist suited to heavies . 7x57 has the runs on the board , that's for sure . i'd probably run out of case capacity on much over 160gn
Blr243 wrote:Good results rich. Fine shooting too. Now that rifle is sorted Hoping mr oricom don’t stop u from getting away ,,,, my creek crossing here has become useable for probably a week now. Can’t see road crossing floods messing u around ....it warm out here . If u are not goin to b in quarters , I strongly recommend a genny , a fan or portable air con , and extensive mozzie planning eg big open mesh tents, coils, mozzie zappers , good repellent , the mozzies and sandflies out here are the nastiest brutal bunch I have ever encountered in more than 30 yrs of Bush travel ...when so mush of cent qld has had so much rain the insects have bred up thick and strong they truly are in the zillions ....I seen shops out here with no insect management product s .( all the locals have bought up the stock) And yesterday at the st George hospital I saw parents bringing in their kids because of multiple insect bites.
bigpete wrote:I quite like my 7.62-08.
Blr243 wrote:If you are relatively new to thermal it would b worth practicing with the settings in relation to heat / this time iof year their will be a few warm logs , anthills etc ......rocky country is the worst offender ,,,for the first couple of hours after dark is by far the worst then gradually as evething cools down the concrete troughs and rocks at a distance become less obvious and cause less fake initial excitement ,this time last year I was between st g and Surat. Found pigs twice. Saw a dingo shot couple of cats , got caught in a wild freak storm ripped my tarp and flung my gear across the paddock , I sat in soaked clothing foe a few hours ...
mchughcb wrote:bigrich wrote:mchughcb wrote:bigrich wrote:seeing as how they're at similar velocity's , and feedback on bullet performance from 7x57 shooters would be appreciated too
I use a 7x57R in my combo gun. I've shot everything from rabbits to Sambar. I use the 175gr Hornady Interlock with 45grains of 2209 for 2400fps in a 24" barrel. I found performance to be very good. Here is the projectile through a fallow at 120m. I also have a bunch of Woodleigh 175gr PP. They are sighted in for 200m.
I have tried the smaller projectiles around the 140gr but they weren't as consistent in the accuracy. I have been using the same load for 10 years.
your place for a roast hey ? i reckon you've got a twist suited to heavies . 7x57 has the runs on the board , that's for sure . i'd probably run out of case capacity on much over 160gn
The rimmed cartridges can have the projectiles seated right out and still not get close to the lands. 45 grains of 2209 is pretty maxed out as far as capacity goes. I like the cartridge as it doesn't boot and will still drop big deer like sambar. 200m is plenty for me for goats and pigs and the 175gr is darn reliable.
bigrich wrote:bigpete wrote:I quite like my 7.62-08.
Good on ya Pete. 7-08 shoots flatter and faster with 120 and 140 than a 7.62-08, not much slower than 270 Winchester for a lot less powder.
308 works, but it’s too “vanilla “ for me mate
bigrich wrote:bigpete wrote:I quite like my 7.62-08.
Good on ya Pete. 7-08 shoots flatter and faster with 120 and 140 than a 7.62-08, not much slower than 270 Winchester for a lot less powder.
308 works, but it’s too “vanilla “ for me mate
bigpete wrote:bigrich wrote:bigpete wrote:I quite like my 7.62-08.
Good on ya Pete. 7-08 shoots flatter and faster with 120 and 140 than a 7.62-08, not much slower than 270 Winchester for a lot less powder.
308 works, but it’s too “vanilla “ for me mate
Whats wrong with vanilla ? Its popular for a reason lol. I love vanilla everywhere except the bedroom....
bigrich wrote:bigpete wrote:bigrich wrote:bigpete wrote:I quite like my 7.62-08.
Good on ya Pete. 7-08 shoots flatter and faster with 120 and 140 than a 7.62-08, not much slower than 270 Winchester for a lot less powder.
308 works, but it’s too “vanilla “ for me mate
Whats wrong with vanilla ? Its popular for a reason lol. I love vanilla everywhere except the bedroom....
C’mon Pete, this is a family forum not one of those swingers forums
bigpete wrote:I must admit to having a soft spot for the old 308. In the 23 years I've had a firearms licence,I've owned 45+ different firearms,and the one constant is that I've always had a 308 in the safe. They've always just worked and shot well with a variety of projectile weights and been easy to feed.
Mind you I suspect 35 whelen might just find a similar niche in my safe for similar reasons....
bigrich wrote:bigpete wrote:I must admit to having a soft spot for the old 308. In the 23 years I've had a firearms licence,I've owned 45+ different firearms,and the one constant is that I've always had a 308 in the safe. They've always just worked and shot well with a variety of projectile weights and been easy to feed.
Mind you I suspect 35 whelen might just find a similar niche in my safe for similar reasons....
Nothing wrong with a 308 Pete, I just like s**t that’s fun to stuff around with from a technical point. Hand loaded my 7-08 from new . Factory ammo isn’t cheap. Truth of the matter is 243 could probably handle most of what I’ve come across so far
bigpete wrote:bigrich wrote:bigpete wrote:I must admit to having a soft spot for the old 308. In the 23 years I've had a firearms licence,I've owned 45+ different firearms,and the one constant is that I've always had a 308 in the safe. They've always just worked and shot well with a variety of projectile weights and been easy to feed.
Mind you I suspect 35 whelen might just find a similar niche in my safe for similar reasons....
Nothing wrong with a 308 Pete, I just like s**t that’s fun to stuff around with from a technical point. Hand loaded my 7-08 from new . Factory ammo isn’t cheap. Truth of the matter is 243 could probably handle most of what I’ve come across so far
Wait till you start loading 45-70
Blr243 wrote:Rich. Regarding my thermal comment. , I’m confusing u with another bloke on another forum . My similar red dirt slippery experience was over 30 yrs ago as well. It’s an experience u never forget
bigrich wrote:bigpete wrote:bigrich wrote:bigpete wrote:I must admit to having a soft spot for the old 308. In the 23 years I've had a firearms licence,I've owned 45+ different firearms,and the one constant is that I've always had a 308 in the safe. They've always just worked and shot well with a variety of projectile weights and been easy to feed.
Mind you I suspect 35 whelen might just find a similar niche in my safe for similar reasons....
Nothing wrong with a 308 Pete, I just like s**t that’s fun to stuff around with from a technical point. Hand loaded my 7-08 from new . Factory ammo isn’t cheap. Truth of the matter is 243 could probably handle most of what I’ve come across so far
Wait till you start loading 45-70
Already doing that Pete. 300 gn are probably all I need. I’ve tried 350 hornady and 400 Speer. The heavies get stout with recoil, but I like 300gn cause they shoot flatter