Reloading the 7.62X39

[scottymydog]

Hi Folks,I have two rifles in 7.62X39. One is an SKS, the other is a Mauser with a Rugger barrel. The Mauser will not take the steel cases I use in the SKS. I want to use it mostly for compitition shooting and some varminting. With my past experance reloading,I find I make better ammo than I can buy. My reload manuals do not have data for this round. If you have the recipie please pass it on to me. Thanks

[TnHunter]

While I do reload, I reload the 7.62x54R. I use accurate arms powder(best I have found) and they have data for your round.

Hope it helps.

www.accuratepowder.com/loaddata_caliber_rifle_standard_308cal.htm

yours is towards the bottom

Charles

[scottymydog]

Thanks Charles,I have made a copy of this data,and will use it soon. Dale

[bubbawitha4570]

One thing that I found years ago when I had an SKS is that I couldn't match the Chinese ammo for velocities with brass cases. I started having primer blowouts and extremely high pressure signs before I could even get close.

Just something to watch for.


I just gave up reloading for the SKS, but maybe it would be worthwhile for a bolt.