sfl_gunner
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I don’t reload 7.62x54R. Don’t shoot it enough to make it worth it. I don’t reload shotgun shells either r
That is an issue and I decided that for the 7.62x25, when I do shoot it, it's going to be indoors only. It's really easy to find the brass when everything else next to it is 9mmI have 2 that I don't reload. 7.62x25 and 9x18. The ONLY reason I don't reload them, is the handguns that fire these rounds fling the brass a great distance and it's near impossible to recover.
I don’t reload 7.62x54R. Don’t shoot it enough to make it worth it. I don’t reload shotgun shells either r
\Cost is the flip side to that coin. There's no way I could afford to shoot 454 casull or 45-70 for what the ammo cost. Any of the above mentioned auto loading cartridges cost a fraction of the price of the big cartridges .
I've thought about that for .410 handloads. How does that pattern? I like #4 for small game and was wondering if mixing shot size could increase the oomph in a load.the question is begging to be asked. What might you be loading that’s not readily available? I’m planning to load some 48 shot. That’s #4s with as much #8 mixed inas possible to fill the voids.
—-I loaded 1000 rounds of 380 on the single stage..... a little here and there.
I don’t load for the 7.62x 54r, but that’s because I do not have the dies and such yet. That’s going to change, as I want to harvest a deer with it in 2021.
Rimfire and shotshell.
Have everything I need, except a firearm, for the next caliber, (6.5 CM). That includes just over 1k Hornady range-picked brass cases.
(Basically none of the 'Weekend Warriors' on the short course reload. EZ pickins!)
Thanks for the advice. I heard about the bore diameter variances and will have to verify as you mentioned.—-
Good plan for 7.62R. A little advice, if you don’t mind?
First, if you are using a surplus rifle, slug your bore. Match the bullet selection to the barrel and target, not just the target. If you are using a new barrel, never mind.
Second, I have found the heavier flat base bullets intended for the.303 performed better than boat tails. Again, slug your bore and try a few loads.
Third, sights. Nuff said. Scope, irons, peeps. Do what works for you and do not worry about the old war horse. You are writing a new chapter in its life so do it right and don’t cheap out. Before you hunt with a service rifle, my advise is to decommission it to its new role in civilian life
Hire a good gunsmith to do that with you. You won’t regret it years from now.
Hope this helps