Newtire
03-23-2007, 08:09 PM
Took the Turk Mauser & the Russian carbine up to test both out & had some mixed results. I made up some .314" boolits by sizing down the 8mm Lee 175 gr. I guess in an emergency they would do nicely as they print a group about 2 1/2" @ 50 yds. using 17.5 gr. 2400 and Lars Carnauba red.
The Turk 8mm continues to impress me with the light load of 17.5 gr. 2400 & the Lee 175 being so accurate and easy to shoot. I got 4-shots going into 3/4" and 1-flyer stretching it out to 1 1/4". Can't seem to get under an inch with all 5 but it seems good enough for an old gun like this. I did some offhand shooting & managed to keep them all inside 4 1/2" for just plunking around. I think this rifle would be a bit better if it had a decent trigger so will work on that.
The Karabiner boolit needs more work to say the least. Best I could do was around 3 1/2" @ 50 with the 17.5 gr 2400 charge. Is there any way to go with this? I know there was some discussion earlier but never did hear one way or the other whether it will shoot worth a hoot in the Turk.
So, great California day to spend not at work but at the range!
The Turk 8mm continues to impress me with the light load of 17.5 gr. 2400 & the Lee 175 being so accurate and easy to shoot. I got 4-shots going into 3/4" and 1-flyer stretching it out to 1 1/4". Can't seem to get under an inch with all 5 but it seems good enough for an old gun like this. I did some offhand shooting & managed to keep them all inside 4 1/2" for just plunking around. I think this rifle would be a bit better if it had a decent trigger so will work on that.
The Karabiner boolit needs more work to say the least. Best I could do was around 3 1/2" @ 50 with the 17.5 gr 2400 charge. Is there any way to go with this? I know there was some discussion earlier but never did hear one way or the other whether it will shoot worth a hoot in the Turk.
So, great California day to spend not at work but at the range!