reloading 7.62 x 39

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Has anyone pulled the czech fmj 127 grain bullets out of their cases and tried replacing them with british .303 bullets (.311 dia.) in a corresponding weight to powder ratio, for hunting rounds.
 
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I loaded 150gr .311 Sierra's on top of 21gr IMR4198 in the 7.62x39 and they all went into pretty much one hole at 50 yards.I don't know of any .311 /125gr factory bullets to swap with military bullets? Harold
 
At $.17/rnd for surplus ammo + $.35/rnd approx. for hunting bullets, I am wondering if anyone has worked up any loads using the surplus powder and the already primed steel surplus cases.
 
Barnes also makes 123gr hunting rounds. I got them, and brass from Mystic Precision.

Just switching the bullets and using the steel cases works fine too. But I like reloadable brass, if I'm not shooting a whole lot in one day. Be a hassle to have to clean after only one shot.
 
We just got in some Hornady .311 bullets, FMJ in 123 gr. We are just getting them out now in 200 rd. bags...price will be available on Monday. Phil.
 
I want to see a loadup where someone took x39 powder and transferred the correct amount of powder from an x39 cartridge to a brass x54r case along with the x39 bullet. That would end the x54r shortage immediately.
 
well, I use the surplus factory rounds in my SKS. I rough zero with the FMJ, then pull 40 tips and replace with 125gr Sierra Game King (.311). The fire for zero check and go hunting. Lasts me a couple of years. Last year I was concerned about further distances so I pulled an FMJ and replaced it with a 150gr Sierra Game King, original charge, original steel case. DEFINITE pressure signs!! I took our 2gr of powder for the next one and it gave me what I wanted. No pressure signs and good accuracy. Killed a moose with it. I will handload for my Remington 799 and I bought Prvi brass.
 
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