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koger
05-10-2014, 09:56 PM
Recently bought 500 of these from member on the classifieds, looks good, anyone got any good places to start loading these, powders, grains, etc or any little tricks to help?

Dutchman
05-11-2014, 12:36 AM
K98k

170gr FN .323" .32 WCF (Gardner)
20.5gr 2400
1.6cc Lee dipper
oal - 2.793"
Lee crimp
500m sight setting @ 50 yd
Very accurate, best load for this rifle
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Gewehr 1898 - 8x57mm

170 gr flat nose .323" (.32 WCF) (Garnder's)
15.8 grs Unique
Put all 5 shots in the X ring of a 50 yd slow fire target.
This is an excellent load!

170 gr flat nose .323" (.32 WCF) (Gardner's)
20.5 grs 2400
All 5 shots in the X ring @ 50 yds using 50 yd slow fire target.
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8x57 Mauser

Persian 98/29 long rifle

170 gr flat point .323" (.32 WCF) (Gardner's)
12 grs 700X
2.925" overall length
5 rds under 3/4" @ 50 yds.

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