7.5 x 55 Swiss

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7.5 x 55 Swiss

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Anybody shoot one of these with lead bullets? I have a bunch of 165gr that I'd rather use than melt down so any load data would be welcome.


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#3 Post by ukrifleman »

If you are talking about a K31, you will need to take into account the short throat when choosing a cast bullet.

I have found the best bullet is a 155gn Lee 7.62x39 (mould No.90385) as it's pointed and the ogive suits the K31's short throat.

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As previous post...no problem with shooting cast...just getting them to chamber is the problem...make up a dummy round with loose bullet and check for chambering...I have the NOE 180gn bullet mould which throws a bullet specifically for the K31...even these need a shove to get chambered...if your chamber is well worn you might have more luck with another bullet type...a blunt nose type may have to be seated very deep.

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I use the Lee 309-150-F mould with gas checks, and 13grns unique,this appears to work well
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Rifle is a K11 which I understand is a little ore forgiving. Thanks for the suggestions, guys.

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