7 FCP, a cartridge developed specifically for the F Class Scene...

[ChristianSilver]

I’m in on the FCP, got a .313 reamer, sizing die w/.306nk, clicker seating die and a go gauge headed my way. Will spin up a 32” finish length Hawk Hill 8.50 Twist bbl and put a EC V2 on it.
Plans are 184gr Berger and triple nickle, N555, w/ Lapua brass. Got a 28” finish length that I will chamber identical for fireforming..

Will advise..

 

[Sandstorm]

You dont need to fire form as a separate function. My fireforming is done at the Match and they are
highly competitive. hell you may even win one and shoot some cleans.

 

[swd]

They shoot great fire forming, just go to a match. I came in 3rd at a 1K state regional fire forming..
I hate turning brass so no turn for me.

 

[ChristianSilver]

You dont need to fire form as a separate function. My fireforming is done at the Match and they are
highly competitive. hell you may even win one and shoot some cleans.

Thanks, I don’t mind FF, going to give it an honest run. I’ll definitely try it and see how consistent it groups. My Dashers were always very accurate while FF.

 

[ChristianSilver]

They shoot great fire forming, just go to a match. I came in 3rd at a 1K state regional fire forming..
I hate turning brass so no turn for me.

Appreciate the feedback especially with positive information. Will post updates here as I go. Really excited to get it in the works..
Chris..

 

[Sandstorm]

This will be more accurate....I think sometimes than my fireformed brass..lol...well
its a tie. ( The only thing with Virgin brass is perhaps flyer once in a blue moon, but fireformed
youl have none. )..

 

[Bryan Blake]

Here is fire forming for me. This is with brass right out of the Lapua box, necked up and loaded to .003" off the lands. This isn't a 5 shot group, the 20 shot groups show the whole picture in my opinion...

 

[SKWERLZ]

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So basically 7 saum speeds with 180.

 

[ChristianSilver]

Thanks @Bryan Blake for the information, Katie said I’ll have my order by end of this week.
Will be all over it when I get home from New Mexico.

If all goes well will take the 7FCP to the Colorado State Long Range Championships on Aug 25th to the 27th and put it to the test, but after fire forming.

 

[SKWERLZ]

Reading through this more closely I get it now

Alternative brass/cartridge method to get 7 saum performance with a ackley shoulder.

I like 7 saum performance( busted my 2 mile cherry with one) and after building a 6BRA I understand the merits of the 40 degree shoulder.

 

[Carden260]

Shot first match with my brand new 7FCP that FCP built for me. I am very happy with how well it shot in extremely tricky conditions. Sure I’ll get it to shoot better now that it has 125 rounds down the barrel. 54 gn RL16 with Berger 180

 

[ChristianSilver]

My 7 FCP package made it to the house last week and my bbl arrived today.
I’ll be on the lathe tomorrow when I get home and get it chambered and threaded for the EC V2.

Will post up pictures when finished.
Looking forward to getting some rounds thru it.

 

[Konocti's Wigwam]

Not planning on F Class, but perked my interest for a hunting round.

 

[ChristianSilver]

Big thanks to FCP, one stop shop for such a well thought out package.
My 7 FCP is built and ready…
30 pieces of Lapua brass ready to fireform and get some lead down range…

 

[ChristianSilver]

Oh, I cross hatched the bbl with emory cloth, sure looks good in person. Pictures don’t look bad though..
Hawk Hill 8.50 TW, 4 grove finished at 32”.
Chambering was non issue, the reamer cut exceptionally well. Crowned @ 11 degrees and fitted the EC V2.
Hope it has legs….

Will get it engraved here in a few days… didn’t feel like setting up the mill…

 

[Sandstorm]

Thats a good lookin set up right there Sir.
I know Brian does a great job on all his stuff.

 

[ChristianSilver]

Thats a good lookin set up right there Sir.
I know Brian does a great job on all his stuff.

Thank you, appreciate it.

Yes he is turning out very nice items.

 

[ChristianSilver]

I need to get a huge sincere thank you out to Bryan and Katie at FCP. Went above and beyond by overnighting a new die due to a very small issue I was having.

. That’s excellent service.. rarely seen these days.
Thanks again for being there….

CW..

 

[Bryan Blake]

Sorry about the issues, we strive to never have them in the first place. Thank you for being understanding and letting us get the issues fixed.

 

[ChristianSilver]

Sorry about the issues, we strive to never have them in the first place. Thank you for being understanding and letting us get the issues fixed.

Bryan it was a minor issue and understandable, things happen. What matters is how it was handled by you! I’m more than pleased and was handled absolutely amazing..

Getting out this evening with the FCP and get 50 or so rounds down the bbl.

Will update shot maker groups and LabRadar velocities late this evening..