7.62 Soviet Data

[jma1965]

I have a Model 94 Mauser re-barreled for 7.62x39, "Wilson" barrel mic-ed at .310. Anyone using 150grn or heavier boolits ? Any reloading data on the heavier bullets ?

;-)

[Larry Gibson]

I can get 27 - 28 gr of H4895 in fire formed, NS'd cases, depending on the flavor of case, under the 150 gr Sierra .311 SP or Hornady .312 150 SP or the Lee C312-155-2R. Velocity runs into the high 1900s out of my 20" barreled Mini MKX Mauser with the J bullets. With the Lee cast of WWs + 2% tin and WQ'd 27 gr H4895 is my "load" in R-P cases with 7 1/2 primers. In the IMI or WW cases with a WLR primer I back that down to 25.5 gr H4895. Both loads give 1850 - 1870 fps with excellent accuracy. The IMI cased load is also my best load with that bullet in my Russian SKS.

For an absolute to much fun load try the hornady 90 gr SWC swaged lead bullet or the cast Lee TL314-90-SWC over 2.6 gr of Bullseye. Velocity will be 800 - 850 fps with excellent accuracy.

Larry Gibson

[Rangefinder]

I'm using 170gr hard cast over 16gr. H335. Runs really nice.

[jma1965]

Awesome info, Thanks to you both....

[bruce drake]

24gr IMR 4895 under LEE's 160gr SKS bullet sized to .310 fits my 7.62x39 Turk Mauser with a SR Wilson Barrel.

I use it as nice little plinker with enough pop to hit something for the table (rabbit and squirrel mostly) at 50 yards.