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Posts: 199 (10/21/09 10:36 AM) |
Trying to find info about the service round that was issued, so I can make a handload that duplicates it.
Anyone know bullet weight, velocity, COL, etc? I thought that the cartridge changed over the years, thus the stock disc markings. |
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Posts: 737 (10/21/09 01:21 PM) Veteran member |
The original M-94 ammo was changed to the M-41 ammo during WW2 . Here are the M-41 stats : 139 grain spitzer bullet Cartridge length = 78m/m Case length =
55m/m 46.3 grains of NC1220 powder M-96 muzzle velocity = 790m/sec (2592 fps ) M-38 muzzle velocity = 765m/sec (2510 fps ) M-94 muzzle velocity = 720m/sec
(2362 fps ) The bore disc markings had nothing to do with the ammo . The large pie on the disc represents the bore diameter , such as a triangle over the
number zero on the inner row of numbers would be a 6.50 m/m bore . The small pie grades the bore for corrosion , no triangle being new & 3 being very
useable , but may need replacement at the next inspection . A 3 bore has been shown as very accurate . The last part of the pie "STR " is for strecks
which is 6300 parts of a 360 degree circle . Most are seen unmarked or zero .
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Posts: 722 (10/21/09 04:58 PM) active member |
What bullet are you thinking about or are actually using?
Eli
"Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." ~ Thomas Jefferson ~
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity". - Albert Einstein WANTED - Lee Loaders - 7.5 Swiss, 7.62x39, 7.62x54r, .303 Brit WANTED- Turkey and Goose feathers for fletching arrows |
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Posts: 201 (10/21/09 08:06 PM) |
I've used a variety of bullets, with very accurate success. Matchkings, A-Max, & Speer Hot Cores. Also shot some PRVI & PMC bullets, which were
not as accurate but much cheaper.
I'm just on a kick of trying to duplicate the old service cartridges & comparing them to match bullets; trying to find something new & interesting in reloading. |
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Posts: 435 (10/22/09 06:41 PM) Veteran member |
Have had good results using the 139 gr soft point, discontinued PMC bullets from brassmanbrassdotcom. Ordered another 1000 for 106 shipped today and the girl
said that they are running low at this point. Alot of 144gr FMJ's left though she said. They are a flat based bullet, but with a 200 yrd max distance they
seem to fly just fine. I gather the boat tails are the better for long distance shooting as in the V-Max and Lapua's but with champaign tastes and a beer
budget they work fine for me. REL 15 is the powder of choice for me, but as I have read that others prefer the REL22.
RLM I am 60 miles northeast of you in Illinois, give me a shout if you ever want to go shooting. |
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Posts: 935 (10/22/09 10:38 PM) |
Click on the House of Karlina link at the top of this page for more info. The original M94 round used a 156 gr bullet. I found a box of 160 gr Hornadys,
believe me that is one long bullet!
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Posts: 204 (10/23/09 08:37 AM) |
Wow, so they were using the round nose 156gr bullet until 1941? That seems way behind the times and a waste of the accuracy potential of a very good rifle.
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Posts: 192 (10/31/09 06:31 PM) |
RLMbassit,
The rate of twist 1:220mm, approx 1:7.9in, was adopted for the 156gr bullet and they are very accurate in the m/96. The additional weight of the bullet also helped resist wind drift better than the lighter bullet. The 139gr bullet still did great with the rate of twist and is a bit flatter so in some ways the change was a trade off. 318dodge gave you some good info and those numbers can be matched using other powders and bullets. Reloader 19 and 22 along with 140gr. and 142gr. bullets preform very well and very close to the m/94-41 ammo...Jim |
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