256 x 61 magnum

[Frog4aday]

Very interesting. Thanks for following up. So it was a 7x61 Sharpe & Hart necked down to .256 and (apparently) a custom run of Norma brass was made up for it? You don't see that very often. If you can post a pic on here, I think people would like to see it. Always fun to see something out of the ordinary.

 

[lotech]

The only Norma 7x61 brass that's been available for years now is marked "Super 7x61". Outside dimensions are identical to the older 7x61 S&H brass, but it has a slightly greater capacity than the older stuff.

 

[Riceguy]

Here are a couple of pics of the 256x61 and the 300x61

 

[lotech]

That's 1968 or older brass. It has a water capacity of 4-5 grs. less than Super brass, but for some purposes that may not make a difference.

 

[Riceguy]

That's 1968 or older brass. It has a water capacity of 4-5 grs. less than Super brass, but for some purposes that may not make a difference.

Thanks for the info

 

[Riceguy]

Thanks for the info

Do you happen to know what shell holder it take for 7x61 case?

 

[lotech]

Offhand, I can't remember the number, but it's the same as all magnums based on the H&H case... .264 Win., 7mm Rem., .300 Winchester, etc.

 

[1varmint]

7x61 uses a#26 rcbs or a #6 redding

 

[Riceguy]

Offhand, I can't remember the number, but it's the same as all magnums based on the H&H case... .264 Win., 7mm Rem., .300 Winchester, etc.

tried the #4 for 300 H&H and 300 win Mag and 7MM Mag doesn't fit???

 

[Riceguy]

7x61 uses a#26 rcbs or a #6 redding

Thanks will try that one if I can find one

 

[lotech]

All brass formed from H&H magnum have the same head size. 7x61 is just one of many.