8 X 57, 48 Yugo, Sporterized Scout 1 1/2 power scope.Dark Bore.Rp cases #34 primers.

170 gr. RN. Hornady, 53 gr. DP85, oal= 2.865" Primer a little flat, 2399 to 2430 fps., 4 shot 1" group @ 50yds., 5 shot 3" group @ 200yds.

175 gr. Spitze Sierra, 52.5 gr. DP85, oal= 2.980", 2379 to 2414 fps., 4 shots 3/4" 1 shot an inch out @ 50tds.Funtastic @ 200 yds.

180gr. Balistic Tip Nosler, 52.1 gr. Dp85 ,oal=3.015,. 2383 to 2430 fps., 4 shot 1" group @ 50 yds.

185 gr. Core LOKT REM., 51.3 gr. Dp85, oal=2.980"-seem too touch lands, 2361 to 2386 fps. 4 shot 1" group @ 50yds.

All these loads seemed mild. roger

Hi
what kind of powder is DP85?
regards
yes

That would be Accurate Arms' Data Powder 85.

It is one of the last surplus powders available. Powder Valley is selling it for $69.00 for 8 lbs.It's burning rate is almost identical to The 4350s but since it is a ball powder more of it can be put into a case without comprssion.For example; with a 55 gr. bullet in a 22-250 41.5 gr. of DP 85 will drive the buullet over 3600 fps. in my rifle with little or no pressure indication.The accuracy is great. roger

A 4350 rate ball powder for cheap is a great thing!

I really ought to get some myself.

Thanks for posting that 8 x 57 load data. ned

Bartsche, What scout scope are you using? Do you like it? I have an NC Star cheapo 2.5x on my K-31. I didn't expect much for the price, and thats what I got. I have a hard time picking up things in the woods. All I see are trees, I can not quickly find a certain stump or bush. Is this likely a cheap scope problem, a scout style problem, or lack off familiarity? I'm looking at the Burris and Leupold scouts as an upgrade. Input?

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Originally posted by bja105:
Bartsche, What scout scope are you using? Do you like it?

I have four Mod. 98 scouts; 3 with BSA 2 x 20mm and a Bushnell 1 1/2 power. I try to get a lot of off hand practice with these and I find them very quick to pick up a target. Once in a while I shoot 300 yds. or so but mostly keep it 200 or under.