Very interesting report. I have hunted with cast since the mid 70's but, .30 cal is as small as I was comfortable and a heavy flat point bullet. Maybe, with a little more encouragement, I will try my 7x57 with Lyman 287308. Even if I have to form a flat point on it or even better, cast a soft nose


Shew me thy ways, O LORD: teach me thy paths.
"there are few better cartridges on Earth than the 7 x 57mm Mauser"
"the .30 Springfield is light, accurate, penetrating, and has surprising stopping power"