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by brian1
Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:49 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: 7mm Roller
Replies: 20
Views: 17102

Re: 7mm Roller

Thanks for the tips. I've got my neck length set now, and I've got cases that will chamber and the block will close just enough to let the hammer fall. My block may well not be perpendicular at this point. I will check it as marlinman93 suggested. Also, as stanforth says, I may just forget trying to...
by brian1
Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: 7mm Roller
Replies: 20
Views: 17102

Re: 7mm Roller

I went out this morning and got some Plasti-Gauge. I I measure about 4.5 to 5 thousandths headspace, measuring as suggested, using both fired brass and new commercial ammo. Plus I got George Layman's book, which was very helpful in identifying exactly what model I have. It's a Model 1902. I thought ...
by brian1
Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:19 pm
Forum: RR / Pre -1899
Topic: 7mm Roller
Replies: 20
Views: 17102

7x57 Mauser & Rolling Block headspace

Rather than start a new thread with my question, I'd like to resurrect this old thread because of all the good related info it has in it. I just bought a Rolling Block in 7mm. The gun shop I bought it from told me it was a strong action and it was good to go, and they sold me a box of Winchester Sup...