Working my way through my bucket list of my Dad's guns I want to shoot.
He left a 1918 Swede Model 94. He kept meticulous notes. In 1963 he tested three different loads with good target patterns:
135 gr gas checked cast bullets. Dupont 4064. 30,26,24 grain charges. He noted the 26 grain loads gave the tightest groups.
In 1983 he tried reduced loads of 20 and 17 grains. #4227 powder (?). Same cast bullets. I recall it was around this time he mentioned the keyhole target punches.
Could the reduced load be the culprit? Any other possible causes?
He left loaded cartridges, but I have no idea of the charges w/o pulling the bullets. I have his reloading mold and dies, so I can make up more rounds. ....Just want to get it right.
Thanks,
Dave