Mosin Nagant Reloads

[jerrygu]

Anyone have any info on Mosin Nagant 9130 reloads.Such as a good bullet
powder etc. I know there are a lot of bullet choices.But,need to know weight
dia etc.

 

[Japle]

I use the 200 gr Sierra Gameking (.308) over 45.0 of IMR4350 in Graf brass. I get 2115 fps in my M44 and the accuracy runs around 1 1/2 to 2" at 100 yds.

That's with an aftermarket stock and a 4X scope.

 

[DIM]

go to http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp and select 7.62x54R

150 GR. NOS BT Hodgdon Varget .308" 2.875" 47.0 2721 38,000 CUP 50.5 2985 46,400 CUP
150 GR. NOS BT Hodgdon BL-C(2) .308" 2.875" 52.0 2878 40,200 CUP 55.5 3027 46,300 CUP
150 GR. NOS BT Hodgdon H335 .308" 2.875" 46.0 2751 38,800 CUP 49.5 2918 45,900 CUP
150 GR. NOS BT Hodgdon H4895 .308" 2.875" 46.0 2769 38,000 CUP 49.5C 2938 46,300 CUP
165 GR. BAR XBTC Hodgdon H4350 .308" 2.950" 52.0 2608 36,300 CUP 55.0C 2740 41,500 CUP
165 GR. BAR XBTC Hodgdon H414 .308" 2.950" 49.0 2521 33,600 CUP 52.0 2669 41,400 CUP
165 GR. BAR XBTC Hodgdon H380 .308" 2.950" 47.0 2499 35,900 CUP 50.0 2629 40,800 CUP
165 GR. BAR XBTC Hodgdon Varget .308" 2.950" 45.0 2581 39,800 CUP 48.3 2727 46,000 CUP
165 GR. BAR XBTC Hodgdon H4895 .308" 2.950" 44.0 2633 40,200 CUP 47.0 2761 45,800 CUP
180 GR. SFT SCIR Hodgdon H4831 .308" 2.975" 51.0 2281 31,900 CUP 55.0C 2484 39,200 CUP
180 GR. SFT SCIR Hodgdon H4350 .308" 2.975" 51.0 2493 37,600 CUP 55.0C 2692 44,700 CUP
180 GR. SFT SCIR Hodgdon H414 .308" 2.975" 49.0 2478 38,600 CUP 52.0 2622 45,600 CUP
180 GR. SFT SCIR Hodgdon H380 .308" 2.975" 47.0 2430 38,200 CUP 50.0 2542 42,000 CUP
180 GR. SFT SCIR Hodgdon Varget .308" 2.975" 43.0 2409 38,400 CUP 46.5C 2575 45,900 CUP
180 GR. SFT SCIR Hodgdon H4895 .308" 2.975" 42.0 2482 40,900 CUP 45.4C 2618 45,800 CUP
200 GR. SPR SP Hodgdon H4831 .308" 2.950" 52.0 2348 41,100 CUP 55.0C 2468 45,700 CUP
200 GR. SPR SP Hodgdon H4350 .308" 2.950" 48.0 2329 37,400 CUP 52.0 2529 46,500 CUP
200 GR. SPR SP Hodgdon H414 .308" 2.950" 48.0 2396 40,500 CUP 51.0 2526 45,500 CUP
200 GR. SPR SP Hodgdon H380 .308" 2.950" 46.0 2337 41,200 CUP 49.0 2432 46,600 CUP
200 GR. SPR SP Hodgdon Varget .308" 2.950" 41.0 2304 41,500 CUP 44.0 2412 46,000 CUP
200 GR. SPR SP Hodgdon H4895 .308" 2.950" 39.0 2271 41,400 CUP 42.2 2411 46,400 CUP
220 GR. HDY JRN Hodgdon H4831 .308" 2.830" 50.0 2209 39,100 CUP 54.0C 2381 46,000 CUP
220 GR. HDY JRN Hodgdon H4350 .308" 2.830" 47.0 2227 37,600 CUP 50.5C 2396 45,900 CUP
220 GR. HDY JRN Hodgdon H414 .308" 2.830" 47.0 2296 40,200 CUP 49.5 2401 44,500 CUP
220 GR. HDY JRN Hodgdon H380 .308" 2.830" 43.0 2145 39,400 CUP 46.0 2274 45,900 CUP
220 GR. HDY JRN Hodgdon Varget .308" 2.830" 40.0 2178 42,300 CUP 42.5 2269 46,000 CUP
220 GR. HDY JRN Hodgdon H4895 .308" 2.830" 38.0 2143 41,200 CUP 41.0 2263 46,600 CUP

 

[firemanstrickland]

I am surprised this hasnt been moved to reloading yet

 

[wgaynor]

Accurate Arms 2003 Loading Manual Data:

(L) 180 RN
Powder starting charge velocity
4350 45.0 2244
3100 47.7 2156
8700 49.5 1673

SRA 150 SP
4350 48.6 2459
3100 49.5 2268
8700 52.2 1746

SRA 180 SP
4350 45.9 2297
3100 49.5 2260
8700 51.3 1669


I have my Lyman 4th Edition Cast Handbook Manual handy:

180 gr (#2) alloy ---> ideal powder is 5744 starting at 20.5 grains (velocity is 1602)

185 grain (10 to 1 Alloy) ---> ideal powder is IMR-4227 starting at 21 grains (velocity is 1622)

200 grain (#2 alloy) --> ideal powder is IMR-4198 starting at 21.5 grains (velocity is 1626)

That's all the data I have at my finger tips. If you need more, PM me. I'm off work due to knee surgery for a few weeks, so I'm pretty bored and will have more than enough time to go through all my books for you.

Also, remember that for a better load, slugging the barrel will help. I had been shooting .308 caliber 150 grain mil surplus bullets with good results, but just recently slugged my bore so I can shoot cast bullets and found the bore is .313...

 

[LoonWulf]

Im using both .308 and .310 dia hornady bullets over h-4350 at maximum charge weights and getting very good accuracy out of my 91/30. I just loaded some .308 168grn CTBT, they shot into about an inch (cant say for sure as i pulled the last shot in a 5rnd group low and left). Id slug the bore before you pick out bullets for your rifle, if its in the .310 range you can probably shoot .308 dia bullets just fine, larger then that and id stick with .310-.312. Mine slugged .310 or pretty close.

 

[Cosmoline]

There are too many variables to know what's going to work with a particular 91/30. I'd suggest slugging the bore to start to see what diameter you have, and shooting a range of factory and surplus bullets to see what that rifle likes. Some do best with 148 grain light ball, others with heavy ball, others do best with .312" handloads, others with .308" handloads.

 

[Tallinar]

There are too many variables to know what's going to work with a particular 91/30. I'd suggest slugging the bore to start to see what diameter you have, and shooting a range of factory and surplus bullets to see what that rifle likes. Some do best with 148 grain light ball, others with heavy ball, others do best with .312" handloads, others with .308" handloads.

I was going to leave a similar comment.

My dad has an M38 that seems to hate anything surplus, but shoots B-E-A-Utifully with .312 handloads.

I'd definitely slug to start with.

 

[ball3006]

I don't reload this caliber as three rifles I have shoot one inch or less with Privi 150 gr sp at 100 yards.......chris3

 

[barnetmill]

None of the loads by DIM are listed as reaching 50,000 cup. Is this erring on the side of safety or are the mosin actions considered to weaker than a 98 mauser?

 

[NCsmitty]

Here's a link to the Real Guns site. These are stout loads, and should be approached from starting loads around 5-10% below listed maximum, to be sure that they are safe in your rifle. Most 91/30 & M44 Russian Mosins work best with .310-.311" jacketed bullets.

http://www.realguns.com/loads/762x54r.htm


NCsmitty

 

[Clipper]

I'm using 42.5 grains of Varget and .311 180 grain Remington Core Loct. If I'm careful, 1.5" @ 100 with peep sights.