bandur60
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I recently acquired this caliber, with a set of Redding dies, not expecting brass availability to be a problem. 2 sporting goods stores and 2 reloading stores in town and no brass to be had in any of them. And I can't bring myself to lay out the $$$ for loaded ammo just to get the brass.
Midway lists 7x57 brass, but seasonal runs and not available until August 30. They do have 8x57 --- should I expect a neck thickness problem if I squeeze them down to 7mm, or just load a few and if they chamber OK, then just fire away? I've been trying to imagine where the material will go, or how it will move around, in the downsizing/fireforming process.
The barrel is stamped "7x57 / Mauser / Banzet" on top of the chamber, and on the opposite side (covered by the stock) is "1954" and in script "Ashton". Slow twist, about 1/12" or a little less. Ring any bells?
I don't really know where I'm going with this, it's my first experience with an Ackley but I think I'll have fun with it regardless.
Midway lists 7x57 brass, but seasonal runs and not available until August 30. They do have 8x57 --- should I expect a neck thickness problem if I squeeze them down to 7mm, or just load a few and if they chamber OK, then just fire away? I've been trying to imagine where the material will go, or how it will move around, in the downsizing/fireforming process.
The barrel is stamped "7x57 / Mauser / Banzet" on top of the chamber, and on the opposite side (covered by the stock) is "1954" and in script "Ashton". Slow twist, about 1/12" or a little less. Ring any bells?
I don't really know where I'm going with this, it's my first experience with an Ackley but I think I'll have fun with it regardless.