Short barrel 7.62x54r loads ?

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07 October 2021, 04:18

yumastepside

Short barrel 7.62x54r loads ?

Anyone got any good loads for 200 grainers out of a 20" barrel?

Roger

07 October 2021, 20:03

dpcd

I use the same loads as for my 24 inch barrel. The short barreled 20 inch ones (M38), kick and do have a bit of muzzle flash, which I like.

08 October 2021, 00:59

yumastepside

Muzzle flash?.....Russian factory loads are like a flamethrower!

Roger

08 October 2021, 03:45

dpcd

I have some of that; the more muzzle flash the better as it impresses the natives.

20 October 2021, 12:34

Jiri

quote:
Originally posted by yumastepside:
Anyone got any good loads for 200 grainers out of a 20" barrel?

Roger

Can run through QuickLoad.

Which 200gr bullet for 7.62x54R?

Jiri

22 October 2021, 10:46

yumastepside

Actually I don't know what brand of projectile they are, they are the ones that I pulled from the Russian steel case ammo, 200gr soft nose spitzers.

Roger

22 October 2021, 13:46

Jiri

quote:
Originally posted by yumastepside:
Actually I don't know what brand of projectile they are, they are the ones that I pulled from the Russian steel case ammo, 200gr soft nose spitzers.

Roger

OK, no problem. Just tell me bullet length and COAL or a seating depth. It is important for proper QuickLoad setting.

Jiri

23 October 2021, 03:47

yumastepside

OK. Projectile length is 31.28mm / 1.231"
Cartridge OAL is 75.46mm / 2.970"

Roger

25 October 2021, 16:53

Jiri

Run it through QuickLoad:

For best combination of muzzle velocity and 100 % gun powder burnt in the barrel (highest efficiency, no or very low muzzle flash), Alliant Reloader 17 is the winner. Also known as Eicho 17 or Reload Swiss 60.

I suggest to start with 49 grain and go up, to 53, maybe more, while keeping all known reloading safety procedures (checking primers, bolt thrust, inspecting necks etc.). It is very important always, but especially when reloading for old used roughly made rifles with loose chambers. Exact charge depends on many factors, rifle/chamber, twist, barrel, brass, primers, bullet/jacket hardness etc.

Jiri

25 October 2021, 17:59

yumastepside

Thanks for your time and effort on this Jiri, I really appreciate it.

The rifle is actually an un-issued Westinghouse that the previous owner shortened but never fired. The stock was unfortunately butchered also so I made a new sporter stock. ( Sporterised military rifle forum )

Thanks again,

Roger