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Has anyone converted a bolt action to 5.7x28?
I have a Cooper Model 38 bolt action chambered in 17CCM. The 38 Cooper has a tiny action that would fit the 5.7x28 case and the bolt face and the clip (with a very slight modification) is one for one with the 5.7FN case. To feed the rimless case the back of the clip needs a slight shim.
This is about bolt action rifles chambered in 5.7 x 28. If you have any experience with this I’d appreciate you sharing your experiences.
I do have a couple of specific questions. First is the brass life of the 5.7 brass in a bolt action and second is your experience with any inherent problems with accuracy. Any other thoughts would be appreciated.
I'm expecting Hornet velocities with 35/45 grain bullets running from subsonic to 2.800 fps. Cast and jacketed bullets will be used according to the velocity I’m looking for and the loads intended use.
My experience: I’ve been handloading cartridges between 17’s to 30 cal's for 30 plus years. Velocities have run from subsonic to 4000 fps. Competition was limited to 6PPC short range benchrest. In theory I believe bolt action rifles should put all five shots through the same hole (at least that's a given I take into every project). If they don't, the weak link could be me, my bench technique, bench equipment, the barrel, powder/bullet, rifle platform or the wind.
Most everything except the wind can be corrected with time and money. For me the fun is chasing an accurate load. That’s therapy for me. Thanks, Bill.
Has anyone converted a bolt action to 5.7x28?
I have a Cooper Model 38 bolt action chambered in 17CCM. The 38 Cooper has a tiny action that would fit the 5.7x28 case and the bolt face and the clip (with a very slight modification) is one for one with the 5.7FN case. To feed the rimless case the back of the clip needs a slight shim.
This is about bolt action rifles chambered in 5.7 x 28. If you have any experience with this I’d appreciate you sharing your experiences.
I do have a couple of specific questions. First is the brass life of the 5.7 brass in a bolt action and second is your experience with any inherent problems with accuracy. Any other thoughts would be appreciated.
I'm expecting Hornet velocities with 35/45 grain bullets running from subsonic to 2.800 fps. Cast and jacketed bullets will be used according to the velocity I’m looking for and the loads intended use.
My experience: I’ve been handloading cartridges between 17’s to 30 cal's for 30 plus years. Velocities have run from subsonic to 4000 fps. Competition was limited to 6PPC short range benchrest. In theory I believe bolt action rifles should put all five shots through the same hole (at least that's a given I take into every project). If they don't, the weak link could be me, my bench technique, bench equipment, the barrel, powder/bullet, rifle platform or the wind.
Most everything except the wind can be corrected with time and money. For me the fun is chasing an accurate load. That’s therapy for me. Thanks, Bill.