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7.7 Jap Loads
uni82
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I have an original 7.7 jap. Just wondering if someone could look up the min/max load for a 174/175 gr sierra MKHP bullet tip with IMR3031/IMR4895 powders. I do not have a current sierra book.
If you have a pet load and wouldn't mind disclosing it that would be appreciated too! It will give me a starting point!
I know factory ammo in WWII was 175 gr bullet at 2400ish FPS. I will be trying to match that load so the sights will be accurate for at least 200 yards.
I believe that the 175 gr MKHP will have a better BC than it was in WWII so the sights might be wrong pass that. Giving it a more flatter trajectory. Wouldn't shoot a deer past 200 yards with that rifle any way!
Thank you for your help guys!!
-JD
If you have a pet load and wouldn't mind disclosing it that would be appreciated too! It will give me a starting point!
I know factory ammo in WWII was 175 gr bullet at 2400ish FPS. I will be trying to match that load so the sights will be accurate for at least 200 yards.
I believe that the 175 gr MKHP will have a better BC than it was in WWII so the sights might be wrong pass that. Giving it a more flatter trajectory. Wouldn't shoot a deer past 200 yards with that rifle any way!
Thank you for your help guys!!
-JD
Comments
Any bullet designed for the .303 Brit, 7.62x54R Russian, or 7.65x53 Argentine Mauser will suffice. The Rem 180gr RNSP is an old personal favorite.
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-JD
I've had no trouble running a 180 gr round nose with 45 gr of 4895. This still is by no means a real rip snorter load, and you could use it with the 174 gr as well. In fact it is 1 grain UNDER a max load for a .308, a significantly shorter cartridge. Usual caveats apply, start at 10% under and work up.
-JD