Heavy ball 180gr in SVT40?

[Steiner]

I've only shot the surplus 147gr x54r ammo in my SVT. How are you guys finding the 180gr x54r surplus for these rifles?

 

[caramel]

They were not accurate in both my SVT... JP.

 

[Dad003]

the mfrs 203 gr soft point was looking good in mine

 

[fiddler]

Mine likes the 204gr MFS and LVE, but I've never seen any surplus for 180gr. Only commercial ammo, Sellier, and PVRI makes 180s

 

[Steiner]

I was thinking the surplus heavy ball, which is listed at 182gr.

 

[Pcmx]

I'd like to ask, for anyone using the 203 grain MFS, I am new to the SVT40 and was just curious if you shoot a lot of it or if would be considered too heavy for prolonged use? Thanks.

 

[Steiner]

I had tried some heavy ball 182gr several years ago. Only 100rds, and it shot so-so. I'm not sure if it had been stored well so I didn't want to make a firm judgement on it vs light ball.

 

[Crazyest Canuck]

fiddler were did you find 204 grain in stock?

 

[fiddler]

I'd like to ask, for anyone using the 203 grain MFS, I am new to the SVT40 and was just curious if you shoot a lot of it or if would be considered too heavy for prolonged use? Thanks.

I shoot more than most. I haven't worn out my rifle yet.

 

[fiddler]

fiddler were did you find 204 grain in stock?

Al at Westrifle has 204gr soft points. They shoot great in mosins and SVT40s

 

[Pcmx]

Thank you, fiddler

 

[PantherD1943]

I've read that heavy ball ammo wrecks the rifles. Is there any validity to this claim or is it an old wive's milsurp tale?

 

[Assassin-Actual]

Wondering as well if heavy ball is bad

 

[Dad003]

if your gas setting is ajusted correctly why it should not be good ?

too much thinking guys . you need to go outdoor and shoot more ^^

 

[Tyockell18]

Mine seems to love MFS 185gr FMJ.

 

[kennymo]

I've read that heavy ball ammo wrecks the rifles. Is there any validity to this claim or is it an old wive's milsurp tale?

Adjust your gas system. Run it on the lowest setting that will function. It'll be fine. Re adjust for different ammo types.

 

[Pcmx]

My first impressions were that they were finicky and can become loose in their stocks. That was at least my concern. The above responses are good enough for me. They seem fairly reliable, more than I believed at first