I think I have my load for , mule deer with my 7x57.
Rifle is a large ring FN military action with a slim 24 inch tube. It has a 3x9 Leupold VX freedom.
Last weekend Shot it quite a bit and was very happy with the Sierra 140 grain Flat base, My go to powder for the cartridge is H-414, And i usually start at about 48 grains. So last week,i had loads starting at 48 and up to 50, grs. And got good groups with all. 50 grains gave my slightly flat primers and 3070 fps.
So since its wet and cold out today, i reloaded, last weeks cases with 48.5 Grains, And the same Flat base Sierra. I got a little closer to the lands with a coal of 3.135. .010 closer than last time.
I would be surprised if this load does not shoot lights out in my old girl. I would be happy as hell if it gives me even 2950 fps.
I need to put a new pad on it, the old ventilated red one has shrunk up, and LOP is just a hare short.
I Might spend some money on her after next hunting season. 3 position Safety , might cut and crown at 22 inches but only if it seems clumsy hunting.
This is a great deer rifle...
