Old and grumpy
Single-Sixer
7.62-39 takes a .311 or .310 dia bullet. Some load a .308. My dies came with a expanding punch for both. Have any of you used .308? This will be for range/fun only. Thanks.
What was the powder and charge to get 2000 fps with the Berry's plated bullets,and did that load cycle your action?"I loaded Speer Gold dots .310 123gr and was happy. Just ran a test batch of Berry's plated .311 123gr at abt 2000fps and was happy. "
Those two bullets should cover most 'need' parameters.
Thanks for the replies... I'll buy the little load book.Did not chrono them. 10" plate at 100 yards standing up was OK.
Thanks for the reply, but the Berry's/Xtreme plated are velocity limited. I need the sweet spot that's around that,AND will cycle my Mini- 30.you can get over 2600 FPS with a 123 gr bullet with CFE black powder if you are looking for that velocity
oh OK I missed the velocity limitation. are they that much cheaper? what is the cost for 100?Thanks for the reply, but the Berry's/Xtreme plated are velocity limited. I need the sweet spot that's around that,AND will cycle my Mini- 30.
Usually $40/250oh OK I missed the velocity limitation. are they that much cheaper? what is the cost for 100?
that is a good deal. you can afford to shoot and practice without taking out a loan lolUsually $40/250