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  1. 09-12-2006, 04:30 PM #1
    corvette8n
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    need plinking load for 6.5 Jap

    I have a bunch of 140gr gc lead bullets and am looking for a plinking load

    I use 8.5gr of Unique for my 30-30 150gr gc.
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  2. 09-12-2006, 04:39 PM #2
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    I use 6gr of Red Dot over the 140gr GC for my Type 38 Arisaka
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  3. 12-25-2006, 02:52 AM #3
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    I use 10 grains of AP70N , equiv. of Unique , in a 6.5 x 55 Mauser. Works OK , gives 1375fps. Probably a bit light.
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  4. 12-25-2006, 06:16 AM #4
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    I use 12.0 2400 with 266469, air cooled ww for type 44 Arisaka
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  5. 12-25-2006, 12:59 PM #5
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    I use a 266455 129 gr bullet (WWs) and left as cast (.267"). GC is just seated and crimped the LLA is applied. Over 10 gr of Unique accuracy is ok and velocity is 1450 fps.

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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
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