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 Post subject: Reduced loads
PostPosted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:34 pm 
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I reloaded some ammo for my Dutch Steyr Mannlicher last Monday.
Reloaded 20 cartridges just for testing purposes.
I reloaded with 5 different loads, so I can see what bullet performs best.
I'll take the best two loads and start reloading and testing until I find the right load.
I will use VihtaVuori N110 powder.
Starting load will be 16.5 grains and I will work up to 17.1 grains (reduced loads).
I will use some cotton as a filler to keep the powder against the primer when the rifle is in horizontal position.
Got some range time coming up on Sunday.
Let's see how this "boolit" performs.

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.....cotton to keep the powder against the primer.

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....ready to go to the range.

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Original and handmade.

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I never use a clip when shooting my Hembrug rifle.
I load each cartridge manualy.


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I'll keep you all posted.


Met vriendelijke groet,

Martin


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 Post subject: Re: Reduced loads
PostPosted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:06 pm 
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looking forwar to hearing the results :D


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 Post subject: Re: Reduced loads
PostPosted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:12 pm 
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I hope this works out OK Michael.
I'm pretty confident though.
I use N110 in my Mosin Nagants with great results.
Let's hope My Dutch M95 likes this powder too, so I can use one type of powder in all my rifles except the Beaumont and the Vetterli of course.
Only BP in these rifles. :D

I'll get back on this coming Sunday.


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