mosin nagant 91/30

wcoxy2003

where can i find a good load for this using a 150 grain bullet for just target at say 150 yrds? i read where someone was using trailboss powder. hmm!

reload999

I'm sure there many possibilities, but my 91/30 likes a 150 gr bullet with 50.0 gr of IMR 4350. I slugged my bore and use a .311 dia. bullet.

It took a lot of experimentation to find the "best" hand load for my rifle. Unfortunately, my "best" hand load is no more accurate in my 91/30 than the cheap "light ball" spam can surplus stuff [B)].

Heck, the loaded ammo, delivered to my door, costs less than just the Sierra bullets. Needless to say, I don't load much for mine.

jonk

If cast lead, than trail boss is a good choice. If jacketed, that's going to be a bang.........................................clunk load.

Any good load manual or many reloading websites will have loads suitable for this caliber. I'd suggest a fairly slow powder such as H 414 or IMR 4350 and you're good to go.

wcoxy2003

ok so if i try the trailboss where is a good place to bylead bullets online? and yeah reload i ordered some surplus to. just was wondering about trying to reload some. id have to by the dies too. and what kind of reloader are you using for yours?

bpost

You could try these;
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=270392904

reload999

quote:Originally posted by wcoxy2003
...and yeah reload i ordered some surplus to. just was wondering about trying to reload some. id have to by the dies too. and what kind of reloader are you using for yours?
I use RCBS dies with full-length sizer and a rock chucker press for mine. The cast bullets posted above look nice, but they would be a bit undersize for me. Have you slugged your bore? It seems to be a good idea with the Mosins, as bore diameter can vary quite a bit from rifle to rifle. As I mentioned, I use .311" jacketed bullets. I enjoy working up loads, but my 91/30 just seems to love the surplus light ball ammo. Good Luck!

Ambrose

I've used 150 gr. .308 Hornady spires with 47 gr. of H4895 for 2695 fps and 2.2" 5-shot groups. My Mosin is one of the old "long toms" with the 31"+ barrel. As reload999 posted, the 149 military load shoots best in my old Russian @ 2769 fps and 1.83 5-shot groups with old eyes and issue sights. Just for the heck of it I even reloaded some of the steel cases (I've got a few Berdan primers). Those old clunks are fun to shoot!