Search for more precision in a mauser 7.65

[nueces5]

Today I was classifying my boolits by weight.
I made groups of 0.3 grains.
Do you think it's a good division?
I think I don't have 2 boolits that weigh the same
I have an RCBS 10/10 scale
https://aussiehunter.org/wp-content/...arm-scales.jpg
I think it is quite reliable.

I do double PCs and then I weigh them.
I use Argentine powder, similar to 3031, with which I shot at 1800 FPS not GC
Do you think a good 0.3 grains for precision? I was trying to make some scratches with a file in the base to match the weight.

[samari46]

I don't know how things are with buying reloading supplies. But if you can find a bullet mold that will cast at least .002 over your bore diameter and takes a gas check like the Lyman 314299 which was originally developed for the 303 British cartridge. Weight lubed,sized and crimped on gas check is something like 205-210 grains you may do better. I use the same bullet in a Finnish M27 and easily get 2" groups. At 72 the limiting factor is my eyes. Frank

[RU shooter]

how many grains of that pulled powder are you using ? A tuft of Dacron may help . What kind of accuracy are you getting currently ? Honestly I've never weight sorted any of my rifle bullets ,never had a need but I'm not trying for 1 hole groups in bench rest matches either

[richhodg66]

I don't think I'm a good enough shooter for + or - 0.3 grains to make any difference.

Are you shooting in competition? Seems like with all the craze over powder coating, I don't hear of guys winning bench rest matches with it. Draw whatever conclusions from that you want, but I think if I were looking for peak accuracy, I'd get a mold that dropped to the right diameter and size and lube normally.

[swheeler]

How did they shoot without weight sorting, 1800 fps is fast for plain based bullets. I guess try it and see if you can tell a difference on target. I don't think I would put any kind of scratches in the base of a plain based bullet though, nose maybe.

[nueces5]

Thank you all with your answers.
I did tests and the best group was with 28 grains of powder. No changes using or without dacron.
Use 314299 of lyman, in my case cast 0.312-0.313, with PC slightly increased its diameter.
I use tube lead and add linotype and some tin. With that alloy I have some 190-192 grains boolits.
Immediately afterwards I get an 18-20 BHN
Then I make them PC and panlube with simple lube.
I don't use gascheck because I shot at 1800 FPS
Here in Argentina, gaschecks are hard to come by and expensive.
I made my own GC but I am not happy with its quality.
I am trying to make my boolits as accurate as possible so I can modify other variables and improve the accuracy of my Mauser.

[webfoot10]

Get your velocity down to 1600 fps or lower, should fix your problem
with plain base bullets. Fit the bullet to the throat of the rifle. Lube the
bullets with BLL for best results.

[Dan Cash]

Of course, you could paper patch your bullet and drive it at factory or arsenal velocity with great accuracy and terminal effect.

[samari46]

Argentina,always wanted to visit. Closest I ever got was Brazil. Find out the exact land and groove dimensions of your barrel bu slugging the bore. Your numbers for your 314299 sound on the small size from my 314299. It casts .303-304 0n the land riding section and .314 on the bore section. Once you have the interior diameters land and groove numbers you will have a better idea of what your barrel wants. At least .002 over the bore dimensions. How good is your barrel.Frank

[nueces5]

Get your velocity down to 1600 fps or lower, should fix your problem
with plain base bullets. Fit the bullet to the throat of the rifle. Lube the
bullets with BLL for best results.

I dont know what is BLL

Of course, you could paper patch your bullet and drive it at factory or arsenal velocity with great accuracy and terminal effect.

Paper patch it's a pending issue

Argentina,always wanted to visit. Closest I ever got was Brazil. Find out the exact land and groove dimensions of your barrel bu slugging the bore. Your numbers for your 314299 sound on the small size from my 314299. It casts .303-304 0n the land riding section and .314 on the bore section. Once you have the interior diameters land and groove numbers you will have a better idea of what your barrel wants. At least .002 over the bore dimensions. How good is your barrel.Frank

I had only measured the largest diameter, so I will measure again.
When you want to travel, send me a message and I can provide you with first-hand information. I have traveled a large part of my country by motorcycle

[7br]

What size groups are you getting now? Are the bullet holes in the target round or oblong? My 1891 mauser has a bore that is considerably larger than. 314 and I have to use a larger bullet.

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[swheeler]

File marks on the BASE are the last thing you want on a plain based bullet! If you have to mark them mark the nose, a permanent marker works too, I use them on brass and bullets on occasion.

[nueces5]

What size groups are you getting now? Are the bullet holes in the target round or oblong? My 1891 mauser has a bore that is considerably larger than. 314 and I have to use a larger bullet.

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Normally 2 moas, sometimes I get down to 1 moa, but it's not the rule. Sometimes it disperses more
I think the holes are round, but I will pay more attention

File marks on the BASE are the last thing you want on a plain based bullet! If you have to mark them mark the nose, a permanent marker works too, I use them on brass and bullets on occasion.

swheeler, I am sorry that English is not my native language, I have studied a bit but I must use the online translator, so I do not understand what you mean. If it's not an offense, could you explain in other words?

[7br]

2 moa is not bad for cast.
Here is the a bit of information on my work with my mauser
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...7-65-Argentine

[webfoot10]

Ben's Liquid Lube is nothing more then equal parts Lee Liquid lube, Mineral Spirts
and Lundmark Liquid Paste Wax. Mixed together. Put your bullets in a plastic container
with lid. Two or three drops of lube on the bullets and swish them around till coated.
Then spread them out on wax paper to dry. I use three thin coats and never get any
leading. Used to be a posting on here about Ben's Liquid Lube but I see that it's been
deleted.

[samari46]

I'm afraid my long distance traveling days are long over. Brazil I visited over 50 years as a guest of Uncle Sam back in '66-67 But do appreciate the offer.Frank

[swheeler]

I was trying to make some scratches with a file in the base to match the weight.

Don't do that, you want the base as near perfect as can be for the best accuracy.

[nueces5]

I was trying to make some scratches with a file in the base to match the weight.

Don't do that, you want the base as near perfect as can be for the best accuracy.

Perfect!

[Hamish]

Nueces,

This subject has been discussed and tested in depth within this group of members since before this forum existed.

The concensus, borne out by being tested by many members over the years is that one should think about the percentage variation within a group rather than one or two points of measurable difference.

There seems to be very little difference in accuracy between zero variance in weight and about 5 percent. Many have reported little difference up to 10 percent. One, two, three grains will make no difference in a .458 bullet, but apply it to a .226 cast bullet and the percentage goes way up. 15 grains might enlarge the group a bit in a .357, but go ahead, try to get anything less than a shotgun pattern in a .223.

This is not to say that I am against grouping my bullets weight like you did. When you cast, if you're really in the rhythm, with a big enough sample size, you will find that your castings will fall very close to 2 specific weights, with a few outliers in each direction.

I don't have enough experience with PC to know how much it throws the variance off.

With .22 castings, after rigorous visual culling, I weight separate by .2 grains and then load up ammunition boxes by groupings. With .45 rifle castings, I don't bother at all unless I'm really trying to shoot groups. Then, most usually, if the weight is off by more than 2,3,4 grains or so, it's radically off because of a void or a missed surface defect due to culling them with my glasses off.

Keep weight sorting, it helps eliminate another variable in the equation from being the or one of the culprits. As has been said, how perfect the base of the bullet is, is FAR more important than gross weight variation.

I am also curious why you re pc'ing them twice. Isnt that unnecessary?

[Larry Gibson]

"There seems to be very little difference in accuracy between zero variance in weight and about 5 percent."

This is correct with most rifles, especially milsurp rifles being shot with issue sights at 50 - 100 yards/meters. However, with really accurate rifles (includes milsurp rifles in excellent condition set up with a scope/match sights for match level competition) proper weight sorting can make a difference at 100 yards and especially at longer ranges. Additionally Proper weight sorting is also quite beneficial for HV shooting at 100+ ranges using rifles that are very accurate to begin with.

However, I don't think weight sorting will prove of much value if the bullets are PC'd. I just don't see PC'd bullets being competitive where accuracy is the concern such as in CBA matches. In other types of matches such as SASS competitions where targets are close and big PC'd bullets seem to be holding their own.