What is the most accurate 7.62x39 bullet? I'm looking at euro-cal stuff, i.e., .310" and .311", NOT .308". There's plenty of FMJ and soft point out there, but I was hoping there would be a quality OTM bullet or even a HP but I can't find any. I'd appreciate a link on where to buy them too. Many thanks...
Most accurate 7.62x39 bullet?
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rbernie
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I've had good luck with both the standard Sierra and Hornady 123gr-125gr stuff. The Sierra PH 125gr in particular has given me plenty of MOA-to-subMOA joy...
Your rifle will decide what it likes best, but with my CZ, I have had the best luck with the Hornady FMJ in terms of accuracy, and close on its heels is the Hornady SP, which I use for hunting. Remington and Winchester bullets were significantly less accurate. H335 showed a little better accuracy than AA1680, but with slightly lower velocities.
All bullets were bought from www.midwayusa.com.
All bullets were bought from www.midwayusa.com.
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.311 you say...
I'm shooting home rolled .308's in my Mini 30 with tremendous accuracy (for the rifle - not MOA).
Try Nosler BT's and H4198. If you can find a BT in .311, you will no doubt like it. H4198 gives me the highest velocity with the lowest pressure. I am also loading a 150g bullet with amazing results. You'll like the way they fly - straight and true.
As to off the shelf stuff, You're on your own. I've never bought any, so I can't be of help there.
Good luck.
I'm shooting home rolled .308's in my Mini 30 with tremendous accuracy (for the rifle - not MOA).
Try Nosler BT's and H4198. If you can find a BT in .311, you will no doubt like it. H4198 gives me the highest velocity with the lowest pressure. I am also loading a 150g bullet with amazing results. You'll like the way they fly - straight and true.
As to off the shelf stuff, You're on your own. I've never bought any, so I can't be of help there.
Good luck.
Grumulkin
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I bought some bulk FMJ .311 diameter Winchester bullets a long time ago (probably from Midway USA). They turned out to be quite accurate. My kid liked to shoot an SKS so I had him load up a few. I was quite amazed that the gun could do, as I recall, 1.5 to 2 inch 5 shot groups off the bench at 100 yards with iron sites.
res45
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For me Hornady 123 Gr. SP so far Sub 1/2" groups at 50 Yards with iron sight if I do my part. Second best is Speer .311 150 SP Sub 3/4 " at same yardage out of my YUGO SKS I havea few other bullets I plan on workingwith when I have time from Sierra in 125 & 150 Gr. offerings. A thread I posted on reloading for my SKS http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=304599
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my Mini-30 (with .310 bore) shows a preference for 150 gr. slugs but I'm still working on loads, I have had good luck with .308 bullets. the .310 Win. 123 gr. SP shoots well but I don't trust it on deer-sized game. one I shot to fill a doe tag came apart. I just got some of Hronady's 310. 125 gr to try.
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