Thought you guys might be interested in some of the results I have been getting using reduced loads for my 91/30 MN and my Swedishicon Mauser.

For the Mosin I've been reloading with Winchester Brass, 12 grains of Red Dot and 135 gn Beartooth cast bullets. This load has proven quite accurate for me and hits right on at 50 -100 yards.

In my swede using Privi brass and 120 grain MatchKing bullets I'm doing quite well with 13.5 grains of Trailboss. The Trailboss is nice because it is extremely light and takes up a lot of case volume, making it one of the safer choices.

The nice thing about these reduced loads is that there is almost no recoil, so I can shoot all day long without needing a chiropractor. And with the reduced loads, the cost per round goes way down. Another benefit so I've heard is that there is almost no wear and tear on the brass, or the gun. That means even more cost savings.

And one more added benefit, because of the light recoil, young friends and family members who are more recoil sensitive can enjoy shooting my milsurps as well.

I'm no expert, but for me, shooting mostly 3 position or off the bench at 50 - 100 yards, these safe reduced load recipes keep me shooting long after full traditional loads would have emptied my wallet. And more shooting is always a good thing in my book.

Happy shooting!
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