Scrumbag Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hello folks, I'm mainly a deer stalker but also do a bit of target shooting, mainly with the BSRC at Bisley. (ALso grew up in where the things that grew best were lambs and pheasants so I can't resist whacking foxes when the chance comes) Thought I'd stop by and say hello after being pointed this way by Cumbrian1 as we both like 7x64. I shoot: Brno Model 2 .22lr CZ 527 American .223 Rem 7x64 Voere (Mauser type action) 9.3x62 FN Commercial I'm really here to pick people's brains about getting a longer range load for the 7x64. Just put the Voere in a Boyd's Prairie HUnter and will change the scope to a Meopta 6-24x50 HD shortly Had some hints towards the 168 Berger VLDs but would love some load suggestions. Looking forward to taking part folks. Scrummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian 1 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Good to see you scrummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL. Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 I've just joined the 7x64 club. Haven't fired it yet,my local dealer had every type of ammo apart from 7x64! I wanted Seller & Bellot HPC, but I'm told they can't supply that in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Good to see you scrummy Cheers buddy, nice to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I've just joined the 7x64 club. Haven't fired it yet,my local dealer had every type of ammo apart from 7x64! I wanted Seller & Bellot HPC, but I'm told they can't supply that in this country. DL, welcome to the club. Is a great chambering and I've been very with mine on everything from munties to Devon red and small driven boar. If you get a chance, I'd have a look at the 165gr Geco soft point. Found it to be very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Boy Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 First stop for a long range load is to determine the twist in your barrel. This will define what weight of bullet that you can stabilise. If your barrel will stabilise the VLD then happy days give them a go likewise the 162 amax. you may be able to stabilise the 180 grain bullets I f you have a 1in9 twist although you may struggle to get the MV required to make it worth it. you'll have to try and see but the rate of twist will be the primary defining factor. Cheers Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL. Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 DL, welcome to the club. Is a great chambering and I've been very with mine on everything from munties to Devon red and small driven boar. If you get a chance, I'd have a look at the 165gr Geco soft point. Found it to be very effective. I would like some of that ammo, however the local RFD states that he needs an order of several hundred rounds to meet the criteria set by RUAG. I'm looking forward to getting started in this new foray of a bigger 7mm, and am glad to hear that it's been rewarding for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I would like some of that ammo, however the local RFD states that he needs an order of several hundred rounds to meet the criteria set by RUAG. I'm looking forward to getting started in this new foray of a bigger 7mm, and am glad to hear that it's been rewarding for others. Ah I see. Well, if I get North I can let you have some to try out. 7x64 is a great hunter and I think wil be ace on the hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 First stop for a long range load is to determine the twist in your barrel. This will define what weight of bullet that you can stabilise. If your barrel will stabilise the VLD then happy days give them a go likewise the 162 amax. you may be able to stabilise the 180 grain bullets I f you have a 1in9 twist although you may struggle to get the MV required to make it worth it. you'll have to try and see but the rate of twist will be the primary defining factor. Cheers Rich WB, my barrel I think is a relatively fast twist 1:8.5. I've been doing some reading on 280 Rem LR loads as their seems to be more material on that (and analogous to 7x64). The general concensus is that the 280/7x64 won't get enough MV for the 180gr so will start with the 165 VLDs and will check out the Amax's too. WIll be shooting the BSRC's LR day in October so will try and see what happens there. ATB, Scrummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL. Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Thanks. I was thinking 1:9" twist would be optimum. Would 1:8" offer much advantage in real terms for 7x64? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks. I was thinking 1:9" twist would be optimum. Would 1:8" offer much advantage in real terms for 7x64? I Don't think so buddy. Not for most of the rounds you will shoot. Found mine not to be ammo fussy and either is probably "fast enough" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL. Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I Don't think so buddy. Not for most of the rounds you will shoot. Found mine not to be ammo fussy and either is probably "fast enough" I recently bought some 175gn Hornadys, and expect rather good feet poundage from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I recently bought some 175gn Hornadys, and expect rather good feet poundage from them. SHould do you well buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL. Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 SHould do you well buddy! You should see the ogive - they look like pencils! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 You should see the ogive - they look like pencils! Yes the 165s aren't short but I would imagine the 175s are something else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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