GuitarmanNick
Ultimate Member
I have recently accurized my M-44 and the testing indicates that it deserves a much more consistent diet. It has a very smooth 2.5 pound trigger with a clean break. The barrel has some minor pitting in the grooves, but is clean and in very good condition. The crown is perfect and the barrel is not counter-bored.
I have been feeding it some Bulgarian surplus and discovered that is has charges that vary as much as 10 grains which results in shooting large patterns and not groups. Overall, I will say it is the worst shooting ammo that I have ever used.
If I select a few rounds that weight the same, I can get 3 MOA results.
This still leaves a few variables that may be tightened up if I break down a batch of them, balance the charges and re-seat the bullets making sure to sort them by weight, first.
I was wondering if anyone has tried this with surplus 7.62x54R and what kind of issues were encountered. I do not yet have dies for this caliber.
My thinking is that doing some small batches with different charges and OALs re-using the surplus components will help me develop the most accurate round for my rifle, and cost half as much as purchasing quality ammo.
An investment of the time to improve results is worth it, since I need to fill lots of time this Winter, anyway.
I have been feeding it some Bulgarian surplus and discovered that is has charges that vary as much as 10 grains which results in shooting large patterns and not groups. Overall, I will say it is the worst shooting ammo that I have ever used.
If I select a few rounds that weight the same, I can get 3 MOA results.
This still leaves a few variables that may be tightened up if I break down a batch of them, balance the charges and re-seat the bullets making sure to sort them by weight, first.
I was wondering if anyone has tried this with surplus 7.62x54R and what kind of issues were encountered. I do not yet have dies for this caliber.
My thinking is that doing some small batches with different charges and OALs re-using the surplus components will help me develop the most accurate round for my rifle, and cost half as much as purchasing quality ammo.
An investment of the time to improve results is worth it, since I need to fill lots of time this Winter, anyway.