New to me 7x57 No 1 red pad - 11/14/20
So, I had asked if anyone had a No.1 that they wanted to sell and a member here sold me this beauty, 7x57 Mauser circa 1976. Never had this caliber before, but I love the 7mm caliber. Have 280, 280 AI, 7mm-08 and 284 win.
I know some no 1's can be finicky and not very accurate and Ive read a lot of the tweaks used. When I measured the lead, it is ummmmm substantial. But I can load .20 off and keep the bullets in the case. Put an older Vari-x III 3.5-10 on it and took it out 30 min before sunset.
He also gave me a recipe for an accurate load he used in it. well the results speak for themselves. These are at 100 yds. 2 loads- Factory Hornady 139 SST and the load suggested by the previous owner 150 Nos BT/RL17, which I checked through quickload and the reloading manuals.
I know some no 1's can be finicky and not very accurate and Ive read a lot of the tweaks used. When I measured the lead, it is ummmmm substantial. But I can load .20 off and keep the bullets in the case. Put an older Vari-x III 3.5-10 on it and took it out 30 min before sunset.
He also gave me a recipe for an accurate load he used in it. well the results speak for themselves. These are at 100 yds. 2 loads- Factory Hornady 139 SST and the load suggested by the previous owner 150 Nos BT/RL17, which I checked through quickload and the reloading manuals.