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Varget load for the 7x57 using a Hornady 162 A-Max bullet
@ 06:24 pm (GMT) |
John SmithMy favorite gun store finally got some Hodgdon Varget rifle powder.Using Nathan's suggestion I am reloading with a Hornady 162 A-Max bullet, but none of my reloading manuals list a Varget charging load for this bullet. Can any one suggest a load for Varget powder. This will be used to hunt elk here in eastern Washington state. My shots will be under 300 yards, probably a lot closer. Thanks |
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@ 03:50 am (GMT) |
Alvaro Piqueras Alonso-LambertiRe: Varget load for the 7x57 using a Hornady 162 A-Max bulletHi John;Sometimes we moss the easiest way!! Hodgon provides reloading data in his web: http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle For the 160 partition, win case, 3,0" col, they list to stary at 33, maximun at 35. You have somewhere to start! Good luck with your tests! Cheers[b] |
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@ 03:52 am (GMT) |
Alvaro Piqueras Alonso-LambertiRe: Varget load for the 7x57 using a Hornady 162 A-Max bulletSorry...Bad grammar + smartphone = misspelling submachine gun LOL |
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@ 07:12 pm (GMT) |
John SmithRe: Varget load for the 7x57 using a Hornady 162 A-Max bulletGracias Alvaro,Don't feel bad. I lived in Latin America for many years and my Spanish is still atroz. |
@ 10:37 pm (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: Varget load for the 7x57 using a Hornady 162 A-Max bulletHi John, am so sorry for the late reply. I keep finding myself behind at the moment while at the same time am also trying to take some time off work.1 fouler @ 40 grains 40gr x 3 40.5 x 3 41 x 3 41.5 x 3 42 x 3 42.5 x 3 43 x 3 Observe cases, observe targets. Decide on whether it is safe to pursue load work to 44 grains. Or, if partial sweet spot found, work around sweet spot in .2 grain increments. Remember to set your COAL for optimum concentricity- not close to the lands. See COAL article in rifle accuracy section of the KB or see my current book- reloading. |
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@ 11:31 pm (GMT) |
John SmithRe: Varget load for the 7x57 using a Hornady 162 A-Max bulletThank you Nathan. The first day it gets up to 40degrees F. I will beginsearching for that sweet spot. I will follow your advice about not being too close to the lands. I have ordered your reloading book and am anxious to get into it. John |
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