Well went out to day to see if I could find a sweet spot load for the m-96/38 dated 1925
I load 129 gr. hornady at a C.O.A.L. 2.960 with 41.0 41.5 42.0 42.5 and last 43.0 grains of IMR 4350
IMR 42.0 grains won hand down from the bench using front and rear bags 5 shots 1/2" group
42.5 grains I had 1 round out of the group it could of been me I will see on then next range trip.I am going to head out to the 200 yard and 300 yard target remember I have the scout scout scope set up using S@K base mount along with the NC Star scope 2x7x32MM
I may have found my next deer hunting rifle a little on the heavy side for woods walking thank god for the 4 wheeler .
My first rifle of choice is my Rem: Mohawk 243 cal. with a 18 1/2" barrel