7x57mm loads for a rolling block? - The Firearms Forum

Aself · 01-16-2012, 10:23 AM

Question for somebody in the know...... I've got a 1902 Remington rolling block chambered in 7x57. I've shot a pretty anemic load through it for a few years now. However, I've decided that I want to play with it more and I'm not really sure what this particular rifle is capable of withstanding. The action is tight and everything is solid. I know that a lot of the published recipes are pretty mild due to some of the older rifles out there. You think I should stop there, or is it okay to look for some stouter load?Ultimately it doesn't really matter, I just like experimenting. Also, I would like to try some hunting with it, hence the desire for a little more bump. Any ideas/comments?

Thanks

dbennett48 · 01-16-2012, 10:49 AM

Are you willing to bet your life on your opinions of this rifle? I would get it to a good gunsmith and have them look it over and get their opinion on the loads you want to shoot.

JLA · 01-16-2012, 11:11 AM

Id stick with lower level loads for it. The rolling block action isnt known for being the stoutest action ever built. Thats why its lumped in there with trapdoor springfield loads when its chambered in the .45-70.

Whats your current load? Is it accurate?

01-16-2012, 10:23 AM	#1
Aself Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	7x57mm loads for a rolling block? Question for somebody in the know...... I've got a 1902 Remington rolling block chambered in 7x57. I've shot a pretty anemic load through it for a few years now. However, I've decided that I want to play with it more and I'm not really sure what this particular rifle is capable of withstanding. The action is tight and everything is solid. I know that a lot of the published recipes are pretty mild due to some of the older rifles out there. You think I should stop there, or is it okay to look for some stouter load?Ultimately it doesn't really matter, I just like experimenting. Also, I would like to try some hunting with it, hence the desire for a little more bump. Any ideas/comments? Thanks -->

01-16-2012, 10:49 AM	#2
dbennett48 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 73	Re: 7x57mm loads for a rolling block? Are you willing to bet your life on your opinions of this rifle? I would get it to a good gunsmith and have them look it over and get their opinion on the loads you want to shoot. __________________ The most important rule in a gunfight is: Always win – cheat if necessary. Two Glock 9mm's, Ruger LC9, Kimber Custom II .45ACP, Ruger 10/22, 12 ga. pump shotgun, and Rem .243 WIN. I reload all of my guns, except the shotgun.

01-16-2012, 11:11 AM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: 7x57mm loads for a rolling block? Id stick with lower level loads for it. The rolling block action isnt known for being the stoutest action ever built. Thats why its lumped in there with trapdoor springfield loads when its chambered in the .45-70. Whats your current load? Is it accurate? __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!