whats everyone's favorite loads. and where you get your brass?
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whats everyone's favorite loads. and where you get your brass?
Must not be anybody on the forum yet that loads for that. I’ve got one. Got brass bullets and dies, but haven’t loaded any yet. I got my brass by buying cheaper factory ammo ( wolf gold, prvi, and such) and saving my brass. I would check graf&sons for brass, if I remember, they carry a lot of the military stuff.
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We do occasional package deals with brass and bullets, but as stated above, brass is tough to get, so factory ammo is the way to go for most people to get brass
I load for it just don't shoot a ton with it. When brass was scarce I bought some new PPU from Grafs... then when Wes runs a deal I usually buy some up. Right now I have more than I need for reloading.
If you are have none maybe we can work a deal where you order something from Wes for me and I ship some to you... My #1 suggestion is to Slug your barrel so you know what bullets to buy. Many people buy .308 bullets but mine slugged in larger so I buy the 303 (.311) bullets.
I use my reloads at the ranges that do not allow bimetal or FMJ and use my reloads for the ones that require Hollow-point or soft points.
I reload 762x54R all the time, but only lead bullets. The best mould for mine is the Lee C312-185-1R. With 26.5 gr of H4198 I get 3/4" groups at 100 yards. With 25.4 gr of I4227 I get 1/2" groups at 100 yards. I bought some PPU brass years ago and no telling how many reloads I have on them.
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Off topic, but do you guys know if that stock fits the m38 or m44 Mosin carbines? Or is it just for the 91/30?
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[QUOTE=JeffreyDeGraff;2609]Off topic, but do you guys know if that stock fits the m38 or m44 Mosin carbines? Or is it just for the 91/30?
It fits all 3. https://www.archangelmanufacturing.c...130mosinnagant
Thanks. Is that scope mount offset, so you don’t have to change the bolt handle, or do you have to get the bolt handle replaced?
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Mosin Nagant
IMR4064, 45.8 gr, 184 SMK 0.311
IMR4350, 49gr, 174 SMK 0.311
Varget, 42.5gr, 174 SMK
M39,
IMR4359, 44gr D166 bullet, 3.00 OAL
IMR4350, 47.5gr, 150 FMJ/BT 0.308
[QUOTE=JeffreyDeGraff;2639]Thanks. Is that scope mount offset, so you don’t have to change the bolt handle, or do you have to get the bolt handle replaced?
It's a Rock Solid mount and I believe it was necessary to have the bolt bent to use it, but it's been so long I can't remember the order I did things to it. You can probably find out on their web site.
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[QUOTE=edrw;2669]Great. Thanks for the pic. I apologize to the original poster for hijacking his thread.Quote:
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Ok, this will be lengthy since I have 3 different rifles that shoot this and I use different powders for different rifles and weights of projectiles. I'll try to keep it straight.
For the M44, all projectiles are .311
150gr Hornady Interlock Varget 45.7 gr, 2.895 COAL
150gr Sierra Pro Hunter RE15 51.0gr
For the M91/30, all projectiles are .308
174gr Sierra RL15 46gr COAL 2.900
174gr FMJBT Accurate 4350 50gr
190gr Sierra Match, RL15 45gr, IMR4064 43gr
174gr Sierra Match, Varget 43.5gr
180gr Sierra Pro Hunter RE15 49.6
Russian Degtyaryov machine gun (DPM) .30 cal
150 gr Hornady SP Varget 45.7gr
This is what I do so far and have more loaded than I will likely ever shoot except for the DPM.
Do like the pictures.
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I got the majority of my brass from a local commercial reloader that bought brass by the barrel full. Back several years ago when the spam cans disappeared people started shooting brass case ammo at the local indoor ranges so I was able to pick up a good bit of once fired PPU along with some S & B and Win. cases. I and my brother both probably ended up with 500+ cases before all was said and done. I've also bought new or once fired brass on other forums in the buy and sale section, in general I've only paid 10 to 15 cents per case.Quote:
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As far as loads I don't shoot many jacketed bullets as I mainly shoot cast lead. For general purpose shooting I like the Lee 160 gr. tumble lube bullet gas checked an powder coated with 16.0 grs. of Alliant 2400 for hunting loads I use an Accurate mold that cast a .314" 215 gr. FP with 34.0 grs. of H-4895 it pretty accurate with the irons on my 1933 HEX 91/30.
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I get brass from loaded PPU ammo. Usually load .312 hornady bullets with 4895 or SR4759. I am only punching paper at 50m for a local military rifle match we have monthly so high velocity ammo is not required.
Just placed an order for 54r dies today.
Picked up a M28 Finn on Friday and took it out today with some PPU 154gr soft point and it shot damn well given my crap mk1 eyeballs. RO gave me a styrofoam cup with 50 pcs SB/ PPU brass.
Looking for some 150-ish gr SST and really considering taking it out opening day of rifle season on 03 Nov
To Reloader762 Just wondering how your surplus was of Mosin brass, if you ever sold any if you had a regular supply. Let me know.
I will keep you in mind if any more show up at the LGS where the guy I got mine from sells reloading supplies.Quote:
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