First Test With My Brand New Brazilian and Peruvian Mausers

[Ovidio]

Yesterday I've been at the range for trying out my new Mauser 7x57.
After adjusting the elevation (first shot was 14 inches low, then I set 300 meters and finally 500, getting it right. First picture shows the first three really aimed rounds. Picture 2 the remaining rounds of that series), I then shot a second series of 15 rounds at 100 meters (3rd picture).

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All in the 10, until suddenly a brazing sun lit up the range.
So, 9 at 11 'o clock and two more 9 at 7/8 'o clock.
What a pity.......
I let myself get distracted.
Anyway, my first reloads seem to be working just fine, as the rifle also does!
I must say, I really loved that 7mm round. It is sweet and full of character!
I also shot the Peruvian (two weeks ago), still good, but not as good yet.
First two shots right on 8, then better.
The trigger is a bit of an issue, since it has been filed so much that it is now a single stage one.
Gotta get it right again.
But also here, immediately got good reloads. The 20 rounds are with 4 different reloads, so maybe the results are not that bad.
I should have made only one or two reloads, but I'll catch up and make it good in a couple of weeks.

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