Trade Ex K31

[yyj200]

I have not shot my K31 for some time and I had forgotten how enjoyable and accurate these fine firearms are. Wonderful trigger and action.

 

[gewehr76]

with gp11 or reloads?

 

[yyj200]

with gp11 or reloads?

This was GP11.

 

[samsplacci71]

Nice group. I had my best shooting with my Trade Ex k31 this summer using handloads. I used 50 grains of Reloader 17 powder, WLR primer, Hornady match 168gr. .308 HPBT and I used a COAL of approx 2.94" if I remember correctly.

 

[yyj200]

Nice group. I had my best shooting with my Trade Ex k31 this summer using handloads. I used 50 grains of Reloader 17 powder, WLR primer, Hornady match 168gr. .308 HPBT and I used a COAL of approx 2.94" if I remember correctly.

Good to know. I just received my Redding's die and have some Berger bullets to load, but I have a limited amount of powder. I went with the Berger because apparently, it mostly resembles the GP11 bullet shape. I'll use my GP11, and hope some powder becomes available. I am going to try and use the GP11 brass, as I have some Berdan primers, and the primers from the spent GP11 is very easy to remove. I just have to be careful seating the depth of the new ones.
Thanks for the specs.

 

[diopter]

This might be of some help with the overall cartridge length based on bullets being used..
http://theswissriflesdotcommessageboard.yuku.com/topic/6627/COL-Biggest-Hurdle-for-75x55-in-the-K31

 

[gewehr76]

This is how my reloads shoot.

I was unable to recreate similar results with GP11

 

[yyj200]

This is how my reloads shoot.

I was unable to recreate similar results with GP11

Nice. Thanks, what kind of and weight of bullet.

 

[halhunt]

Two targets I kept, probably the best ones. GP 11. Haven't shot my K31 for some time. This thread reminds me to take them out again.

 

[gewehr76]

nice. Thanks, what kind of and weight of bullet.

i used 165gr berger bullets flat base.

 

[Canada tail]

Any scope used or irons only ?

 

[gewehr76]

Any scope used or irons only ?

Not on my part. I use irons.

 

[yyj200]

Any scope used or irons only ?

I used an old 4X Weaver, K1, I believe.

 

[halhunt]

Any scope used or irons only ?

Irons only. I also have a K31 with 4X Leupold on a clamp on mount. I don't recall any smaller groups with the scope. Maybe more consistent and aiming is easier.