A new load for my 7x57

[6.5_sWv]

I recently came across an old red/black box of the old Nosler Solid Base 7mm 120sp. Just on a whim, I loaded some with the same powder charge as my favorite load with 120gr BT and VARGET. I was impressed as the SB shot almost the same groups as the BT.

I decided to try the SB with some StaBall6.5. I ran a velocity ladder first and started in the 7x57 data and wound up in the 7mm08 data and experienced no pressure issues. This 7x57 is a Win 70 Featherweight that my father gave me.

I used PriviPartisan 1x fired brass, and CCI 200s. Velocity for this load averages 2934 fps. Groups were shot at 100yds. I haven't loaded more up yet to see if I can duplicate, but even if future groups double in size, then I think I'll still have a winning combination.

Thought Id share with the brain-trust here, so If you've wondered what the StaBall6.5 will do in a 7x57, then here is just 1 example

 

[salmonchaser]

Yep, that works. My 275 Rigby, aka 7x57 has become my favorite rifle. Easy to load for and shoot. You’ve done excellent work there.

 

[JD338]

That's a great load right there, nicely done.
Wish Nosler still offered the Solid Base line, it's a pretty sleek deer bullet.

JD338

 

[lefty315]

You’re on to something there. What a nice deer/antelope load to shoot.

 

[Winshortmag]

I wish nosler still made those bullets. They were great bullets on deer.

 

[preacher]

I shot many a 150 SB back then with Mod 77 280 and later in a 7mm Rem Mag, but it worked out that I actually hunted with the 150 Partition. I shot more of the 139 Hornady SP in that 280, but I was given the 7mm Mag for Christmas, so I "had" to use it, lol. I eventually worked up in the mag a load with the then new Barnes 120X and it was a death ray, ha. At the time, I didn't try the 120SB or later the BT.

 

[DrMike]

That load will work for you. Excellent work on your part.