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- From: ses@hpfcls.fc.hp.com (Steve Speer)
- Newsgroups: rec.guns
- Subject: reloading for SKS
- Message-ID: <9301272222.AA08721@hpfcls.fc.hp.com>
- Date: 28 Jan 93 04:16:45 GMT
- Sender: magnum@mimsy.umd.edu
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- Approved: gun-control@cs.umd.edu
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- I have my SKS on order now, and I picked up a bunch of primed brass at a gun
- show last weekend. I'm looking to reload primarily to improve accuracy. This
- could be a good coyote round (yes?) for 100yd or less shots. A slow moving
- .30 cal round shouldn't expand too badly, even in soft point. I have better
- guns for this purpose, but am wanting to try this one anyway.
-
- My question is:
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- What is the difference between the .308, .310 and .311 dia. bullets. I believe
- the SKS is supposed to shoot the .310, but what about the others. Will they
- still function safely and reliably? I have a lot of .308 bullets that I would
- like to load for this thing if they would still fire well, but I won't try it
- until I hear from someone who has done it (or really knows what they're talking
- about, so be convincing).
-
- Secondly, I have a lot of H4895 that I wouldn't mind burning up in this thing.
- None of my manuals give data for the 7.62 x 39. Anyone care to offer what
- they have or are using.
-
- Finally, I'm looking for sources for loaded ammo. I want to buy on the order
- of 5-10 cases (myself and several friends). Definitely non-corrosive. I heard
- someone say that there are "close range only" versions, presumably loaded to
- lower velocities. Is that true? Anyone clocked this stuff or is that just
- speculation. I'd like to get some softpoints (instead of FMJ), but would like
- to hear best sources on prices for both types. Stripper clips and/or real
- brass would of course be pluses I might pay a tad more for. The deal posted
- here last week has expired and no longer includes free delivery, so if you
- know of one, please speak up!!
-
- Thanks for all info!!
-
- -Steve
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