So, I'll be working up loads for my Krag.
I'm always looking to see if I can use existing bullets and I have my favorite Cast bullet the Lee 311-160-2P but also the 309-160-r which may be better for feeding cause of the round nose.
The Lee 311-160-2P really likes to run around 1800fps I've found verified in my 308 Rifle, 300AAC AR and recently my Mosin Sniper. They all have twist rates of 1:9 or 1:10
I have yet to find ANYTHING that liked the 309-160-r but may need to research better what velocity it likes.
I've read I really need to spend time with dummy rounds making sure which OAL will feed properly for any bullet in the Krag
I also have lots of 150gr FMJ used for the 30-06 class rifles I have
The Factory Winchester ammo I first shot from was 180gr SP and ran 2430fps average which I thought was on the Hot side. I may be wrong on that.
Powder I"m targeting is IMR4895 which is my typical Milsurp Powder
I see lots of load data out there for it.
Edit, just looking for 2-4MOA @ 100 yards to bang steel
I'm always looking to see if I can use existing bullets and I have my favorite Cast bullet the Lee 311-160-2P but also the 309-160-r which may be better for feeding cause of the round nose.
The Lee 311-160-2P really likes to run around 1800fps I've found verified in my 308 Rifle, 300AAC AR and recently my Mosin Sniper. They all have twist rates of 1:9 or 1:10
I have yet to find ANYTHING that liked the 309-160-r but may need to research better what velocity it likes.
I've read I really need to spend time with dummy rounds making sure which OAL will feed properly for any bullet in the Krag
I also have lots of 150gr FMJ used for the 30-06 class rifles I have
The Factory Winchester ammo I first shot from was 180gr SP and ran 2430fps average which I thought was on the Hot side. I may be wrong on that.
Powder I"m targeting is IMR4895 which is my typical Milsurp Powder
I see lots of load data out there for it.
Edit, just looking for 2-4MOA @ 100 yards to bang steel
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