Author Topic: 7mm bullet ? (Read 774 times)

Csbishop · « **on:** July 30, 2005, 01:20:35 PM »

I've got some 7mm mauser bullets that were pulled from surplus rounds they are fmj with a exposed lead base, bullets are silver looking. they mic out at .285 to .286 I dont know if this is because they were pulled or if the 7mm mauser uses a larger diameter bullet.

Are these bullets SAFE to use in fireforming 7-30 waters brass or to shoot in any 7mm rifle's that shoot a .284 diameter bullets.

Patriot_1776 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2005, 03:16:50 PM »

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...they are fmj with a exposed lead base, bullets are silver looking.

First off before you try anything, use a good quality magnet to make sure they are not steel jacketed. I have a couple of bullets that are approx. .308 caliber and the same description as yours. I put a magnet to them and they hang right on.

-Patriot

Csbishop · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2005, 05:37:50 PM »

They are steel.
Does that meen it's probaly not a good idea to load them?

The barrel I would be shooting them in is a expensive barrel and I dont want to screw it up to save a few dollars on bullets.

Thank's
Cary

Patriot_1776 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2005, 08:38:45 PM »

Definitely not a good idea. They can do serious damage to your barrel if you use them. I would recommend that you buy a common brand bullet such as Remington for your fireforming needs. There are suppliers that offer them in bulk at pretty low prices.

-Patriot

Reed1911 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2005, 12:29:52 AM »

I have to agree with Patriot. The bullets you described are either steel jacketed or Cupro-nickel jacketed. Either way they are not good to use on a good barrel. We have bulk 7mm bullets available, they run about .15ea