Martini in 7MM Waters

[Boz330]

Finally finished a project I started collecting parts for 10 years ago. Picked up a 1215 receiver and barrel and sent it to Vic Samuels who assembled and chambered it and put a couple blocks of wood on it. Business has been pretty slow so I took a file and sandpaper to it and got it set up.
I took it out yesterday to try some loads in it. I looked in the Lyman manual and elsewhere for some loads that I had powder for. 740, 3031, and 4895 were the ones I actually had powder for. The 748 and 3031 were so so with the best group coming in at 2 to 3 inches. Then I tried the 4895 and the first group was 1 1/2" by 2 1/4" which considering this is a deer gun would work OK. The last load I tried was a grain higher and when I got to the target there was a ragged hole that was 3/4" wide by 1/2" high dead in the center of the X-ring. I thought that was pretty good so I adjourned to the deck and celebrated with several adult beverages and took in a beautiful spring evening.
Yo say that I'm happy with this rifle would be an understatement although with the price of 22LR I kinda wish It was one of the 22 centerfires which I could reload for less that what 22s are bringing.

Bob

[Ben]

Very Nice !

I didn't see a description of the bullet(s) that you were using ?

[wch]

I have one, too, and I think it might be my favorite whitetail rifle.

[Boz330]

Very Nice !

I didn't see a description of the bullet(s) that you were using ?

Hornady 120gr spire point, it is what I had in stock.


Bob

[Ben]

I don't know if you have an interest in shooting cast bullets in your 7 Waters or not ? ?

I also realize I'm comparing apples and oranges here.

But 7 mm is 7 mm.

I have a 7 X 57 mm Ruger that shoots cast very well,thought that you might be interested in seeing the test targets, see link below :

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?262570-7-X-57-mm

[Boz330]

Ben, I shoot cast in most of my guns but don't really have any 7MM molds and was going to keep this one for jacketed.

Bob

[Ben]

Fine, just thought I'd share that the 7mm bore can shoot cast very well.

Ben

[lbaize3]

I have a 7-30 Waters in a 14 inch Contender. It is the most accurate Contender I own. Know you will enjoy your rifle...