dh1633pm
Contributing Member
I started a nifty project of restoring two 1916 Mausers that were in not the worst shape, but certainly not original. One in 7.62x51 and the other in 7x57.
I not looking to debate the strength of the action. No need. Will never hunt with either or shoot massive quantities of ammo through them. As for safety the 7.62 rifle passed the headspace test. Will be taking the 7x57 to a gunsmith for a check up.
What I was looking for were some reduced loads for each. I do have some data that I use with my Roller No 5 for the 7x57. Can't really share brass with that one since its brass for formed for its chamber. I use lead for it with Trail Boss and also some 125 grain copper bullets.
Was thinking of 39 grains of IMR4895 behind a 150 grain FMJ (got a kazillion of these).
I not looking to debate the strength of the action. No need. Will never hunt with either or shoot massive quantities of ammo through them. As for safety the 7.62 rifle passed the headspace test. Will be taking the 7x57 to a gunsmith for a check up.
What I was looking for were some reduced loads for each. I do have some data that I use with my Roller No 5 for the 7x57. Can't really share brass with that one since its brass for formed for its chamber. I use lead for it with Trail Boss and also some 125 grain copper bullets.
Was thinking of 39 grains of IMR4895 behind a 150 grain FMJ (got a kazillion of these).