CWLONGSHOT
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Is anyone loading and casting for this one of these critters?
I have had them for decades most as platforms for custom rifles in other calibers. A couple got shot a bit as 7.65's.
Two years back I picked up a 1889 Belgium Mauser largely because it was made in my home state of Connecticut! Its in average condition with a nice bore and all matching only issue is safety it works but its sxrew is "screwy" I made up 20-30 pcs of brass and loded up some light cast loads but never have shot it. Last fall a hauled it out and went thru it completely and even made up and posted a video to my uTube channel. A Couple weeks back, I pulled more '06 brass and made up more brass. Well I was stupid and lost many because I didnt set the dies proper. So last week I made up 100 properly and only lost a single case. Even that one was 100% me as I just rough chopped it short.
I also have a 1909 that was destined to be a 257 Bob but it has sat for over a decade... SO, I decided to leave it 7.65. Couple days ago, I stocked it and then mounted a scope. Im waiting on a Timney trigger and It can go to Finish. I might just do a rattle can camo on thsi one. I have only ever painted one shotfun before. .
Looking thru my dies I find two they should work well and four more that are fat enough to work with PC. My 314299 & 312-155 2R molds. Of the other four, a 311335 & 311284 HP are best. Even that LEE is lighter then I want to shoot. (Unless building just plinkers)
Yesterday I cast up a couple hundred 311284HP bullets. They dropped 315 with Soft WW alloy. (Should be 12bhn) For me everything revolves around my ability to hunt with it. So with my newly formed cases and these bullets Ill work up Loads looking for 1800+ fps then test expansion and adjust alloy. I know at that vel ill need harder alloy but its what I had in the pot.
Has anyone forded this river? Love to hear your experience. I am kinda amazed at all the 7.65 videos on eBay! I paost up a four part series on how I made 30/06 into 7.65 Mauser brass to add to them.
I know that 314299 is well respected for these fat 30's (303/7.62x54r and 7.65) But I am really hoping this 311284 hp (sourced here) can be made to shoot well. Im lookkng at 4759,3031 & 2400. But open to suggestions. Again targeting 1800+ but dont rely upon high velocity as always accuract @ +1800 will prevail.
As always comments and opinions are much appreciated. I have a good idea but know we can always learn something.
(Esp here you guys are an amazing source of sage information )
CW
Link to my uTube channel if anyone in interested. https://youtube.com/user/cwlongshot
I have had them for decades most as platforms for custom rifles in other calibers. A couple got shot a bit as 7.65's.
Two years back I picked up a 1889 Belgium Mauser largely because it was made in my home state of Connecticut! Its in average condition with a nice bore and all matching only issue is safety it works but its sxrew is "screwy" I made up 20-30 pcs of brass and loded up some light cast loads but never have shot it. Last fall a hauled it out and went thru it completely and even made up and posted a video to my uTube channel. A Couple weeks back, I pulled more '06 brass and made up more brass. Well I was stupid and lost many because I didnt set the dies proper. So last week I made up 100 properly and only lost a single case. Even that one was 100% me as I just rough chopped it short.
I also have a 1909 that was destined to be a 257 Bob but it has sat for over a decade... SO, I decided to leave it 7.65. Couple days ago, I stocked it and then mounted a scope. Im waiting on a Timney trigger and It can go to Finish. I might just do a rattle can camo on thsi one. I have only ever painted one shotfun before. .
Looking thru my dies I find two they should work well and four more that are fat enough to work with PC. My 314299 & 312-155 2R molds. Of the other four, a 311335 & 311284 HP are best. Even that LEE is lighter then I want to shoot. (Unless building just plinkers)
Yesterday I cast up a couple hundred 311284HP bullets. They dropped 315 with Soft WW alloy. (Should be 12bhn) For me everything revolves around my ability to hunt with it. So with my newly formed cases and these bullets Ill work up Loads looking for 1800+ fps then test expansion and adjust alloy. I know at that vel ill need harder alloy but its what I had in the pot.
Has anyone forded this river? Love to hear your experience. I am kinda amazed at all the 7.65 videos on eBay! I paost up a four part series on how I made 30/06 into 7.65 Mauser brass to add to them.
I know that 314299 is well respected for these fat 30's (303/7.62x54r and 7.65) But I am really hoping this 311284 hp (sourced here) can be made to shoot well. Im lookkng at 4759,3031 & 2400. But open to suggestions. Again targeting 1800+ but dont rely upon high velocity as always accuract @ +1800 will prevail.
As always comments and opinions are much appreciated. I have a good idea but know we can always learn something.
(Esp here you guys are an amazing source of sage information )
CW
Link to my uTube channel if anyone in interested. https://youtube.com/user/cwlongshot