43 Mauser load?

[gerardjohnson]

A friend of mine is trying to find load data for a .43 Mauser carbine. I had one a few years ago and I believe I used Unique, but can't remember the load or cast bullet used. He is using a 385 gr. cast bullet and he has Unique powder. I don't know what other powders he has. Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[K98]

This is all I can find. Hope it helps.

http://groups.google.com/group/rec....a+for+43+mauser&rnum=1&hl=en#7568e26dd7d4a41a
370 grain bullet, 77 gr Fg for 1430 fps
387 gr bullet, 32 gr 4198 for 1335 fps
387 gr bullet, 35 gr 4198 for 1510 fps, noted as max

http://members.nuvox.net/~on.melchar/43mauser/43mau-5744-390.html

43 Mauser Cartridge - XMP 5744 Powder
Powder Charge (gr) MV (ft/s) Std Dev (ft/s) ME (ft-lbs) Comments
28.0 1350 19.3 1579 Nice mild load.
29.0 1392 25.6 1681 None.
30.0 1450 25.5 1821 None.

 

[Andy]

12.0-13.0 grs of Unique

Some use Springfield Trapdoor 45/70 loads as starting loads (the M71 and M71/84 are much stronger than a vintage Trapdoor).

 

[johnone]

.43 MAUSER;
The 4198 loads work just great, used it for years....
You should use a bit of dryer fluff to keep the powder in the bottom of case, this prevents hang fires.
John

 

[577/450]

don't know exactly where i got the info, probably on a website that i did;nt record but I tried the 4198 loads and they were not as good as using ffg black powder at 70gr and also the same in pyrodex,

 

[ben hunchak]

A full case of 2fg Black powder or 15 grs. of TrailBoss(to start) and 370gr. M.T. Chambers' cast bullet. Failing those 2 loads.....10% 4759 under 90% of 2fg Black, same bullet.....enjoy.

 

[sunray]

There's some data here. Don't know how reliable it is though. No W's.
members.nuvox.net/~on.melchar/43mauser/