The Russian 7.62X54R

[Drachenblut]

Hello All,

I am looking to work up some good, high power loads for my Mosins. I have a couple loading books but they do not include ballistic charts or the full spectrum of components.

So!

I would like to ask people here if you would not mind sharing your best top loads, giving the information of:

-Powder Manufacturer and Designation
-Bullet Grainage and Manufacture
-Case Manufacture
-Amount of Grains of Powder per Charge
- Any additional information you have availiable, these are for high-power (full house) loads, not plinkers with Red Dot powder . All the same, if you have a nice fast burning pistol powder load, include it here!

Cheers and Good Listing,
Drachenblut

 

[ArtyMan]

For my 91/30s I generally use 46gr of Reloader 15 with 150gr hornady .312 bullets with great success. Point of aim evertime with the iron sights.

For my 1891 i typically use 48 gr of Reloader 15 with the same 150gr Hornady bullets. Really accurate load.

I have been usuing Prvi brass and a mix of Federal and Winchester lrg rifle primers

 

[Ryan500]

Well, I have not been loading for long, but here is what works for me and my 91/30.

150gr hot-cor speer bullets, PRVI Brass, 42.8gr IMR 3031 and Win Large rifle primers. I worked that load up from 40.4gr and it seem to be right for my rifle. Pretty hot but no pressure signs. Anything past that I lost my group.

Good luck, lots of manuals out there have x54r in them, just have to look around.

I wouldn't recommend using anyones "hot" load to start, never know what shape your rifles in. Could cause some serious problems, but i'm sure you know that already.

 

[Ganderite]

Use 308Win data for similar weight bullets. That will give you a palce to start.

use the Start load and work up to find what your rifle likes. Use a medium speed powder you already have in the 3031 to 4350 range.

 

[ArtyMan]

I wouldn't recommend using anyones "hot" load to start, never know what shape your rifles in. Could cause some serious problems, but i'm sure you know that already.

Good point. I started at 42gr I believe, and was almost in the dirt at 100m! - but of course, better safe then blown up