Steyr m95 Restoration

[bob q]

I have several M-95 long rifles and a large supply of original 8x50 ammo . They will hold 2 1/2 inch five shot groups at 100 yards . They are in the top half of my military rifles for accuracy with original ammo . With good handloads by someone who knows how to load for them , they will do better . I did a pair of sub 1 1/2 inch 5 shot groups at 100 in a match with my best shooter . I never had the Hornady .329 bullet that was made for the 8x56 M-95 do very well . A good old style 225 grain + round nose .323 dia hollow base bullet was the winner for me .

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[Merle]

I used reformed 7,62 x 54R brass, with a variety of .323 bullets in mine. It can be difficult to find a good load, so just keep trying.

[Young_Milsurp_Guy]

I have several M-95 long rifles and a large supply of original 8x50 ammo . They will hold 2 1/2 inch five shot groups at 100 yards . They are in the top half of my military rifles for accuracy with original ammo . With good handloads by someone who knows how to load for them , they will do better . I did a pair of sub 1 1/2 inch 5 shot groups at 100 in a match with my best shooter . I never had the Hornady .329 bullet that was made for the 8x56 M-95 do very well . A good old style 225 grain + round nose .323 dia hollow base bullet was the winner for me .

Interesting, will do

So where can one find the old style round nose 225 grain 8mm bullets? Order from Hungary or something? ]

And it really is pretty amazing the tolerances and quality of workmanship of the steyrs. It seems small arms was the only thing worth a damn the Austrians had in the great war