reloading info

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foxygi
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reloading info

Post by foxygi » Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:27 pm

Just got my C&R. First words I said to the old lady, "I'm going shoppin',honey."


I'll be reloading. I can get the brass from Graf, and I believe the bullets are .308s, right? What type of of .308 bullet for 100 yds? What powders and weight do you recommend?

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Re: reloading info

Post by plantfoam » Sat Jun 11, 2005 2:23 pm

Last time I checked, Graf's still had brass. Yes, .308 is the correct bore diameter for all Schmidt-Rubins, including the 1889, unless they were modified of course<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)">;





You can find some good load data by starting <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.swissrifles.com/sr/pierre/data.html" target="top">here</a><!--EZCODE LINK END-->.





I prefer lighter loads, and I'm currently using Winchester 147gr bullets, and 37gr of IMR 3031.





Phil

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Will Durant
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Powders

Post by Will Durant » Sun Aug 28, 2005 2:52 pm

I have had best results with Varget and Reloader 15.Howver,4895 4064 should give good results as well.Other than match bullets I find the Hornady 165 softpoint boattail to work out very well.I would suggest the new Redding dies with the K31 chamber configuration.Will
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7.5 reloads

Post by GunslingerG20 » Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:29 pm

So far, the best (most accurate) load I've found is 44gr of IMR 4064 with a Sierra 168gr HPBT Matchking. Used Federal 210M (match) primers and .284 Win brass. Groups under .65" @100 yards (scoped K31) --assuming I do my part :roll: !!!

If someone will ever get any 7.5x55 brass available, I'll go ahead and buy a bunch. So far virtually every source I have checked has it "on order", but none currently available unless you acquire it by purchasing new loaded ammo.

BTW: Nice to find another Swiss forum!!!!!!!!!
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