7mm Mauser 195gr

[98ssuck]

I am looking for some help with a starting point for a 7mm Mauser and 195gr Barnes bullet. The gun is a 98 action so I'm not to concerned with keeping pressure down to the lack luster spanish Mauser pressures. I would like to use imr 7828 or xbr 8208 I have lying around.
Thanks

 

[mbogo3]

Why so heavy a bullet? E-mail Barnes ,I'm sure they will share some data as they sell the bullet................odd bullet weight IMO.....Harold

 

[98ssuck]

I moved to grizzly bear territory, I want a heavy bullet.

 

[Slamfire]

7x57 Load Data from the Barnes Bullets Reloading Manuals, Number 1 and Number 3 -

Manual Number 1: 26" barrel, Winchester case, Federal 210 primer

Manual Number 3: 24" barrel, Winchester case, CCI 200 primer

I load the Sierra 175gr GameKing SBT bullet at 2450 fps MV using Reloder19 in my 20" barrel Zastava 7x57 fullstock carbine -

Zastava 7x57 Fullstock Carbine with Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 1.75 - 5 x 32mm scope

 

[BigUglyMan]

That's a lot of bullet in any 7mm, let alone the Mauser.

 

[Andy]

I use H4831 with mine in the 7X57. That's a great bullet in rifles with the twist required. I'm down to my last couple of dozen. I was sad to see it go, along with the Hornady 275 gr 35 Cal - they just weren't big sellers.

 

[Kevan]

I moved to grizzly bear territory, I want a heavy bullet.

I realize and understand your concern regarding the heavy bullet rightfully so.
When I had a 7X57 the limit for heavy weight in one was a 160 gr. load and I doubt if the Bear would notice the difference.
Do some experimenting with a good quality 160 gr bullet and whatever heavier slug you want to use.
The 160 might provide better penetration and open up better than the bigger bullet.... which is what you want..

 

[Slamfire]

Maybe consider a heavier caliber? I like my 7x57 a lot but it isn't my preferred rifle when hunting in Grizzly territory...

.416 Ruger

 

[dan belisle]

I use H4831 with mine in the 7X57. That's a great bullet in rifles with the twist required. I'm down to my last couple of dozen. I was sad to see it go, along with the Hornady 275 gr 35 Cal - they just weren't big sellers.

I agree Andy. I really wish they would bring back all the original Barnes "heavies". - dan

 

[bctrucker]

Try to find some 175 grn bullets, you still get great penetration and better speed.