![]() 32 H&R Magnum which is ideal for this purpose. LBT makes a 130 grain flat-nosed gas-check bullet for the. 30 caliber cast small game bullet of the proper 125-130 grain weight. ![]() The 110-115 grain bullets intended for the. For bores smaller than 7mm, consult published data. 30 calibers, and 150-190 grains in the 8mm. They can be used as basic load data in most modern military rifles of 7mm or larger, with a standard weight cast bullet for the caliber, such as 140-170 grains in the 7x57, 150-180 grains in the. None of these loads are maximum when used in full-sized rifle cases such as the 30-40 Krag. 150 grain plain based "100-yard target/small game", 1050-1250 f.p.s., 7 grains of Bullseye or equivalent.ģ. 125 grain plain based "small game/gallery" 900-1000 f.p.s., 5 grains of Bullseye or equivalent.Ģ. I worked up equivalent charges to obtain the desired velocity ranges with modern powders, which provide a sound basis for loading cast bullets in any post-1898 military rifle from 7mm to 8mm:ġ. Four load classifications from Mattern (1932) cover all uses for the cast bullet military rifle. If a particular load will not work well without a filler, the powder is not suitable for those conditions of loading. This was once common practice, but it raises chamber pressure and under certain conditions contributes to chamber ringing. Nothing is more frustrating than a military rifle that shoots a foot high at 100 yards with surplus ammo when the sight is as low as it will go! Do not use inert fillers (Dacron or kapok) to take up excess empty space in the case. I'm guessing the point is tactical?Ĭast bullets can make shooting that surplus rifle easy and economical.Īnd basic data works for many different guns.Ĭast bullet loads usually give a more useful zero at practical field ranges with military battle sights than do full power loads. Still confused with the expansion feature. I'm sure it's been posted before but always worth the reread for me. The discussion reminds me of the CH Harris discussion of lead loads.
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