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I’m having a barrel made in 7x57 (existing rifle Is a VZ33 action currently 270 Winchester). I’ll be shooting 160 gr North Fork and 175 gr older Hornady bullets. What is a preferred jump-to-lands distance ? Also what is everyone’s favorite/go-to powder? Thank you for your help
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When I had my custom 7x57 made, I specified the throat to be the standard as designed in 1892 along with the 1 in 8.6" twist. Rifle is a replica of a pre-war sporter. Shoots 150 gr. bullets and heavier very nicely. I haven't shot anything lighter in the rifle other that a box of Winchester 145 gr. Power Points to get some once fired brass to use in the rifle. Even that load stayed within and inch.
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Thank you for that info - much appreciated sir
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My ole 7x57 likes H4831 powder.
I hope that you are not using a SAAMI reamer, the neck is like .007 too big! [my biggest gripe on the 7x57]
Load the bullets as long as possible.
Get close and wack em hard!
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I’ll have to check with the smith on the type of reamer. And thank you for the powder recommendation
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I’ll have to check with the smith on the type of reamer. And thank you for the powder recommendation I have gotten some very interesting results with RL17 and the 150 gr. Nosler Partition in several 7x57 rifles I have. PJ
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I have shot 145 g speer GS out of my 7mm Mauser using Accurate 4350 shooting MOA at 100 yards no problem
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