Steyer 95

[jkeiler]

Also shot the Steyr 95 this morning for 2d time, this time using PPU FMJ instead of the softpoints. They fed a bit better but I still had a couple instances of the round not wanting to pass the feed ramp. I did follow Melnic's advice and took apart the bolt again and really greased it up good this time, and the bolt was a lot smoother.

Picture shows shooting from a front rest. Orange markers are 10 rounds at 25 yds, and the rest are at 50. Not great, but it shot better this time than the first time out, and I forgot to raise the damn sight. Just saw the pic of Melnic's son and realized I'd goofed on that. With the sight raised some of those high shots might have come down.

 

[toolness1]

Steyr at 50 yards supported this morning.
also pic of my son shooting offhand @ 25 yards.

I have some reloads using W748 pushing the 206grn pill @ 1875 so it's a mild load.
50 yards at least I was hitting paper with this thing.

I tried flipping up the sight on mine and it was way off at 50 yards for some reason. Mine shoots dead on (elevation wise) with it down.

 

[toolness1]

Here's how mine shoots with my cast/powder coated rounds:
50 yards

 

[Abulg1972]

At 5 feet?


Andy

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[toolness1]

At 5 feet?


Andy

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Fiddy Yards!

 

[Abulg1972]

I have a strong suspicion that my bore is much larger than the 8mm PPU bullets, which accounts for the minute of 12" gong at 50 yards. I'm going to slug it this weekend.


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[toolness1]

I have a strong suspicion that my bore is much larger than the 8mm PPU bullets, which accounts for the minute of 12" gong at 50 yards. I'm going to slug it this weekend.


Andy

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I would bet a dollar it's at least .332''

 

[Abulg1972]

I couldn't help myself and figured I needed a Hungarian M95 to compliment my Steyr M95. From Empire:

HUNGARIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action carbine # 2836J (8x56R) mfg. by Budapest in 1917. Excellent re-arsenaled condition with 100% remaining bluing. Bore and action is clogged with cosmoline. Bolt knob stamped to match, stock likewise stamped 2836 on left side. Stock and handguard has numerous small scratches and dings, but does not appear to have ever been sanded. Quite attractive. PHOTO . . . $150.

 

[toolness1]

I couldn't help myself and figured I needed a Hungarian M95 to compliment my Steyr M95. From Empire:

HUNGARIAN Model 1895 Mannlicher straight-pull bolt-action carbine # 2836J (8x56R) mfg. by Budapest in 1917. Excellent re-arsenaled condition with 100% remaining bluing. Bore and action is clogged with cosmoline. Bolt knob stamped to match, stock likewise stamped 2836 on left side. Stock and handguard has numerous small scratches and dings, but does not appear to have ever been sanded. Quite attractive. PHOTO . . . $150.

Awesome where did you get that?

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[Melnic]

I'm working up some coated lead bullets to bring my bullet diameter up. Once I shoot that, I'll be selling one of my M95 Steyrs. I got 2 knowing I'd end up keeping 1 and I need to stick to what I told myself.

 

[Abulg1972]

Awesome where did you get that?

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Empire Arms. www.empirearms.com. Very nice guy, very reputable dealer, very nice firearms, not always the best price but always a fair price. You can sign up for his "advance notice" e-mail blast. He lists all his new stuff one day before he puts them on his website. He typically sells everything new in 20 minutes, so you have to act quickly.

 

[CasualObserver]

Yeah, I should have gotten more then one when J&G had them for $79 during the black Friday sale (or was that the year before.... its all just a blur).

 

[Abulg1972]

My Budapest marked M95 came today. For $150, I'm pretty pleased. The wood matches the receiver/barrel, and it appears that the bolt was ground and stamped to match during arsenal refurb. Bore looks very good, although there's a lot of cosmo in the barrel/bolt. Discreet CAI import mark.

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[Abulg1972]

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[Melnic]

That looks good.
I'm still working on a fatter bullet for mine. Going to load them up next week to try

 

[guthook]

...The 1938 ammo with swastika's on it kick like a mule. But Ive found other ammo that was normal feeling recoil.

I still have some of that Hungarian we got years ago. Have a small supply of Nazi ammo still as well. That damn Nazi stuff is ridiculous! I'll have to chrono it someday to figure out what it's running at.

I was reloading really light for it and was getting decent results. I bought a bunch of new guns since then and kinda lost the Steyr in the back of the safe. Gonna have to pull it out and get my smile back. Nothing gives you a grin quite like the Swasti-Ammo. (The shoulder bruising sucks though.)


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[willtill]

I have three Steyr's... all of them look gorgeous.. until you look at the barrel on the outside; remove the barrel from the stock and forearm and you'll see what I mean. Steyr's are known to have severe pitting on the outside of the barrel; where it is hidden by the wood

 

[lsw]

Yep, that's about the size of it........................

Going out on a limb there, aren't you?

 

[Abulg1972]

I have three Steyr's... all of them look gorgeous.. until you look at the barrel on the outside; remove the barrel from the stock and forearm and you'll see what I mean. Steyr's are known to have severe pitting on the outside of the barrel; where it is hidden by the wood

Then I got lucky because both my Steyr and my Hungarian look just like this - a clean blued barrel with a light coat of cosmo.

 

[Melnic]

OK,
I tried some lead cast reloads today and they were crap. I"m new to lead cast reloading so back to the drawing board.
On a better note, the .329 SPBT jacketed bullets I have already, were all planting in the black @ 50 yards so the 1903 dated Bulgarian contract seems to be getting better the more I shoot it. I'll just stick to the jacketed bullets and call it a day.