155 or 160 grain 7.62x39?

[superior]

Hi all: I'm getting ready to purchase a set of Lee moulds for 7.62x39. I want a soft recoiling load that both cycles the action on my SKS paratrooper and dumps the empties right at my feet. I do NOT want to use gas-checks. Should I buy the 155 or the 160 grain? I would rather shoot the heaviest boolit that will do the job as long as they fit in the magazine ( standard 10 round military mag). I'll need some load suggestions also. I have a good supply of h4895 and bullseye. Can I use any of these powders for a mild load that wont lead up the barrell without using gas-checks? If so, will they fit,cycle gently and spit them out near by?
All replies appreciated, thanks

[NSP64]

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[jonk]

Well, I never have had much luck without a gas check if the bullet was designed to have one, at least not with enough oomph to cycle an sks.

I've used 14-16 gr of 2400 with good operation that dumps them pretty much at my feet, and the 160gr bullet.

The bullseye would be good at like 4-5 gr for a 'cat sneeze' load but sure won't cycle the action.

The 4895 might work but I really think you'll need a gc to realize anything from that.