7.65x53 Argentine Heavy Bullet Load?

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15 November 2022, 00:14

Uncle Grinch

7.65x53 Argentine Heavy Bullet Load?

I’ve got a nice little 91 Argentine that I picked up from “Bubba”. He shortened the barrel and stock and installed a decent set of Williams sights. Well I happen to have several hundred .312 RN FMJ bullets that weigh in at 216 grains and need some starting point for a very mild plinking range load. Any help will be appreciated.

Shoot Safe,
Mike

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15 November 2022, 12:34

cal30 1906

I've loaded quite a bit for the 7.65 but never went above 180 grain.
Is it a model 98 action? The Winchester 308 has a similar case capacity, you might look for a 220 grain load in it and drop a few grains from the starting load. I'm sure you will find something out there, I'm thinking with the right powder you will probably end up around 1900 fps or so.

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15 November 2022, 12:35

cal30 1906

Sorry I reread your post as to it being a model 91 which is a bit weaker.

26 January 2024, 22:58

PatagonHunter

Hi UG,

Use 308 Win loads and you are done.

Good luck

PH

28 January 2024, 08:06

rcraig

30-40 Krag or 7.62x54R #s will get you started. Or 303 Brit.

30 January 2024, 04:05

Uncle Grinch

Thanks!

Shoot Safe,
Mike

NRA Endowment Member

20 February 2024, 21:18

dpcd

I've fired hundreds of 7.62 Nato rounds from a 7.65 Argentine (09). But don't do it out of a 91.
You end up with a really short neck!
I know, this has nothing to do with the question.