Haven't pulled the trigger. The gas checks are very tight. So I'm not too worried.Good luck! Cast rifle bullets are too much fun. That bullet seems long for the 7.62x39 case, looks like it’s below the neck. Have you had problems with that?
2 inch group offhand at 50 yards.Awesome! Update us when you get the results. Casting for rifle is very rewarding for me.
What charge did you settle on? The only powder I can find data for is Leverevolution.That bullet worked well for me out of a 59/66 SKS over Alliant 2400.
If I recall correctly, it was 13.5 grains. I lost a lot of my data about 20 years ago due to a computer crash (I now keep hard copies as well as thumb drive back-ups).What charge did you settle on? The only powder I can find data for is Leverevolution.
That sounds about right for a minimum target load.CAUTION: The following post includes loading data beyond currently published maximums for this cartridge. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The High Road, nor the staff of THR assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information.
If I recall correctly, it was 13.5 grains. I lost a lot of my data about 20 years ago due to a computer crash (I now keep hard copies as well as thumb drive back-ups).
It ran perfectly in the SKS, but needed almost a full extra grain to cycle my WASR 10.
An AR is a nice platform. I do have an SKS I could test these in as well. But I don't want to chase brass.That’ll do!
Provided the alloy is soft enough, that’ll do anything that a 7.62x39 is capable of.
Personally, I have a Lee 150gr FNGC .309” that casts big enough at 158gr that works marvelously from the 7.62x39. I sold my last SKS 20yrs ago, but the .300BO is “close enough”. I prefer my 16” AR to the SKS.