SKS Load for 129 Grain Cast

[Daryl]

HI,

I've been working on loads for Norinco & Yugo SKSs with the Lee C312-155-2R. I've been able to use C.E. Harris' work - 14.5 grains of 2400 work great with the Norinco but not with the Yugo. So, I'm using RL7 with the Yugo and it cycles with the 18.0 grain starting load - so now I've got to narrow down the best load.

I just ordered an NEO 129 grain mold in the Group Buy. Any suggestions on where to start with a load for this bullet? Can I safely work up from the loads for the 155 grain?

Thanks

[bearmn56]

Daryl,
Yes, you can safely use the data for the Lee...155gr mould. I have shot 115-118gr bullets in a SKS...some lead fouling from the large gas port, but useable. Just up the RL7 powder charge a little (.5gr) at a time until the action just cycles and puts the brass nearby.
Bearmn56
Montana Territory

[JIMinPHX]

It's normal for the Yugo to need more kick than any of the other SKS variants. The Yugo military ammo was loaded hotter than the other types.