French MAS36 loads

[technova]

Looking for some help in coming up with some load data, I am told that a 308 bullet will work with my 7.4x54 brass.

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[Parashooter]

Simple solution: use .308 Win./7.62 NATO data. Larger MAS case yields lower pressure and velocity with same bullet and powder charge. A .308" bullet is appropriate. Normal load development cautions apply.

[technova]

Thanks Para. looks like I can use same powder and bullets that I plan to use for my FR8,
just keep the brass seperated!

[Patrick Chadwick]

The only specific loads I could find for the MAS 36 were published by the German magazine "Visier".

I quote, with no responsibility whatsoever:
The 3 most accurate loads, tested at 100 meters with 5-shot groups, all used a 143 gn PM FMJ bullet and WLR primers, with OAL 74.0mm.
41.0gn N140, Lapua case, 50 mm group
42.0gn H4895, Lapua case, 55 mm
39.0gn N140, Norma case reformed from 6.5x55, 56 mm

These three examples, combined with the tip from Parashooter, should enable you to make a very plausible and safe "first approximation".


Patrick

P.S: Parashooter, what software are you using to generate those curves?