7.5 x 55 swiss softpoint ammo?

[AlbertaJohn]

So I just picked up a Swiss K31 and a case (480 rnds) of fmj surplus ammo,shoots great btw.

I would like to get some softpoint ammo but I'm not having much luck in my searches.

Does anyone have any Ideas where I could get some?

 

[EL34/6L6]

Very tough to find for sure. K31 makes for a wicked hunting rifle so its a shame commercial soft points are more readily available.
Pulling the bullet from surplus and replacing it with an equal weight lead one may be your best bet.

 

[fiddler]

PPU makes soft points for 7.5x55

 

[EL34/6L6]

Yeah they make 'em, but the question is were do you find them lol.

 

[Phat Eagle]

Pulling the bullet from surplus and replacing it with an equal weight lead one may be your best bet.

^^^This...

 

[AlbertaJohn]

The Swiss surplus ammo has brass casings so I'm saving them..lol

I don't reload but there is a fellow who I know that does,that might be my best bet.

Thanks anyways.

 

[lowridersvt]

Norma makes really good hunting ammo is available but its 50$ a box tradex had some in the past .canam had ppu soft points for like 25$a box

 

[Locos]

Calgary Shooting Center is a solid bet for finding 7.5x55 ammo as well. I picked up some of the Norma soft point from them for about $50 /20rds a while back.

 

[fiddler]

I picked up several boxes last fall to try them out. Haven't looked for them since and didn't know they are hard to find. I will say that the PPU ammo, as always, shoots exceptionally well. When I have enough brass and/or run out of factory loads, I will just load my own.

 

[AlbertaJohn]

Calgary Shooting Center is a solid bet for finding 7.5x55 ammo as well. I picked up some of the Norma soft point from them for about $50 /20rds a while back.

Thanks Locos...my son lives in Airdrie and I'll ask him to go and check it out..

 

[AlbertaJohn]

Calgary Shooting Center is a solid bet for finding 7.5x55 ammo as well. I picked up some of the Norma soft point from them for about $50 /20rds a while back.

Called them and they don't have any but thanks anyway.

 

[Phat Eagle]

GP11 is Berdan primed, so pretty much useless for reloading... A simple kinetic bullet puller will yank the bullets, and you can run it through a press to seat new soft points. Good luck!

The Swiss surplus ammo has brass casings so I'm saving them..lol

I don't reload but there is a fellow who I know that does,that might be my best bet.

Thanks anyways.

 

[Spawn-Inc]

GP11 is Berdan primed, so pretty much useless for reloading... A simple kinetic bullet puller will yank the bullets, and you can run it through a press to seat new soft points. Good luck!

Not useless at all, they can be converted or you can reprime with berdan primers. That being said it can be a pain in the arse to do.

 

[David L]

Try Latullipe in Québec city in Québec, I think they have some norma.

 

[Ganderite]

If you don't reload, you must know someone who does. He can pull the FMJ bullets and substitute a 165 to 180 gr .308" soft point. I suggest a flat base, soft point bullet.

He could convert about 100 rounds in an hour or so, and you would have a big supply of good hunting ammo.