So have you had a chance to try it out. Is it still dropping to the half-cock?
tbhupe
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So have you had a chance to try it out. Is it still dropping to the half-cock?
tbhupe
IIRC Marstar was selling them for $499 when they had them in stock. I got mine for a case of Stella cans.
It seems that LEE Presision has become the 8X56R reloader's best friend. My RCBS Trim Pro takes care of the case length but LEE dies, case mouth expander, mold and sizer are what keeps the old girl...
If you cast, LEE also makes a single cavity mold for this cartridge. Its a 205 gr, gas checked bullet and is readily available through the LEE supply chain.
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I voted LE, other mausers and other (Swede and Steyr M95) because that is what I have. My collecting "philosophy" however is not to specialize but to get a little of everything. This goes for...
Sounds like a plan. I have to get some more 3031 but I'll let you know how it goes.
So how did you make out with the 175 gr LEE casts?
I just got my mold last week and am just starting to pour out bullets now. I am going to be using a Yugo M-48 and would like to know what to...