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[Igiveup]

some 7mm cast bullets, 160 gr plus. I have searched the web sites I know about and can't find a bullet. I have brass, powder, and primers, just need cast bullet to form a load for my old rolling block. I was told the heavier bullets were best in the older rifles. I load for my 7x57 hunting rifle, but use the 139-140 bullets for that. Any recommendations?

 

[john17427]

I get cast bullets for my Enfield from Montana bullet works because I need them .315 sized. Obviously not 7mm and I don't see any on their site, but you might reach out to them and see if they can help.

 

[venomballistics]

Lee precision offers a 130 grain mold.... And that's it.
Cast in the modern rifle is a bit of an experimenters vice. We don't seem to see good coverage until we get over 30 cal.

 

[gwpercle]

I was going to suggest a double cavity Lee bullet mould ...
But , there always seems to be a butt ... they make only one
...C285-130-R and that stinker is only 130 grains .
I wouldn't mind having one but 160 to 175 grains would be more to my liking ... 130 grs is a little light but might be worth having ...
Just in case !
Gary

 

[IAM Rand]

Looking at what is out there as far as bullet molds you could try and find something and make your own. Bullet mold 287641 shows it is about 160grains.

Take a look at this site:

Lyman and Ideal Mold Descritions

 

[venomballistics]

I was going to suggest a double cavity Lee bullet mould ...
But , there always seems to be a butt ... they make only one
...C285-130-R and that stinker is only 130 grains .
I wouldn't mind having one but 160 to 175 grains would be more to my liking ... 130 grs is a little light but might be worth having ...
Just in case !
Gary

it would be even better if it were a flat point.
in 30-06, one of my go to reduced loads is the lee 150g flat point.
We can't have all our potential velocity, so point design matters. a simple flat is a terminal game changer

 

[DWalt]

You might be able to size down .30 lead bullets.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I know it isn't what you ask for; but the correct bullet for that age of 7mm Mauser cartridge is 175 grain RN. The 139-140 Spitzer is for closer to WW II guns, and the 154 gr Spitzer was for the RIGBY load called 275 Rigby. The Rigby type bullet work great in every 7mm Mauser gun my friends and I tried it in. Surprisingly, it shot very close to the sights.

I'm still shooting a Rugar No 1 and a pre-WWI Champlain (Belgian High Wall) in 7 Mauser. A friend was banging gongs at 800 yards with a Mexican Large Ring Mauser and open sights using cast 154 Spitzers with a gas check. He cast his own using an old Lyman mold. If you do get into casting use a softer alloy (around 20:1) with the gas checks for better accuracy.

Ivan

 

[venomballistics]

You might be able to size down .30 lead bullets.

Not really...
If you study cast rifle designs a bit, you'll find the nose section to be of reduced diameter from the shank.
This is to ride the bore while the shank engages the grooves.
Since sizing to that extreme will reduce the shank to at least match the nose section, this bore riding element is at best lost.
At worst, it becomes a stumbling block as it extends beyond the leade

 

[BB57]

I have a 168 gr bore riding gas check design bullet mold that I used in metallic handgun competition with a 7mm TCU Contender.

It’s the RCBS 7mm-168-SP. Very accurate in my Contender.

It’s currently available at Midway.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I have a 168 gr bore riding gas check design bullet mold that I used in metallic handgun competition with a 7mm TCU Contender.

It’s the RCBS 7mm-168-SP. Very accurate in my Contender.

It’s currently available at Midway.

I have a 7mm TCU Super 14" and have thought about this bullet for over 30 years. I feel so dumb, never having considered it for 7 Mauser!

Ivan

 

[mtgianni]

.284 -7mm | NOE Bullet Moulds.

The molds are out there but the current owners are probably not commercial casters. Commercial casters are probably not seeing the market.