7Mag Loads in my 1885? - 08/19/13
I have a Browning 1885 that I can't seem to get suitable handloads out of. Bought the rifle about 20yrs ago and tried some Speer Nitrex 175gr factory loads. They shot great! A little under 1moa, and 3100fps. I know, that sounds too fast, but checked it several times on a couple different chronos. (The rifle has a 28" barrel)
Well, those are no longer made, and my supply has run out. Have tried several different handloads and nothing comes close. Several different powders and nothing more than 2900fps has worked without signs of high pressure.
4350 and 7828 have been very accurate with 150 and 160gr Noslers. Any ideas on how to take advantage of this cartridge and barrel length? Need to either shoot it more or send it down the road. As it stands now, I have a very heavy 7mm08 single shot....
John
Well, those are no longer made, and my supply has run out. Have tried several different handloads and nothing comes close. Several different powders and nothing more than 2900fps has worked without signs of high pressure.
4350 and 7828 have been very accurate with 150 and 160gr Noslers. Any ideas on how to take advantage of this cartridge and barrel length? Need to either shoot it more or send it down the road. As it stands now, I have a very heavy 7mm08 single shot....
John