Bullets for 7.5 Swiss?

[onlycrimson]

Has anyone reloaded for this round? The bullet diameter used seems to be .306" and I can't find anything very close to that besides the standard .308". What will work? Thanks

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[Parashooter]

Groove diameter tolerance for new-manufacture 1911 and K31 barrels was 7.80 to 7.87mm (.3070857 to .3098416 inches). The 1911 pattern Swiss military bullet's major diameter is nominally a fraction over .308". Whoever made you believe .306" is more appropriate doesn't have the facts straight.

[onlycrimson]

So a .308 bullet is acceptable? Is this what most use? Sorry for the questions.

[gunner]

Yes. it is the bullet you have to use. I reloaded for my Gewehr 1911 with the components from Lapua and my favourite ones were the 170 grs Lock Base and the 185grs Silver Scenar. Both had great accuracy. I used them the most at 300m shooting and there the 170grs bullet had some advantages. It depends on what distance you will use your rifle. There are some good load data´s for 100m shooting with H&N copper plated lead bullets at their website. But this loads are mild loads so you won´t get them out at 300 meters with any good accuracy. I made good experiences with the VV N140 powder.

[arado]

Yup, I use NATO 7.62 bullets for my7.5 Swiss and French 7.5 reloads. efficient. gary

[onlycrimson]

Thanks for the info guys.

[JDavid]

I've had great results with the .308 Sierra 168gr Match Kings as well as the 168gr Hornady's. As far as powder goes the VV N140 and Benchmark have given good groupings with the above 2 bullets in my K31's.

[onlycrimson]

I'm gonna be starting out with what I already have. IMR 4064 and Winchester .308" 147gr FMJBT loaded into Privi brass.

I'm really new to reloading (about one week in), but my 7.62x54r worked out very well at the range today. Although I do need to slug the barrel as I'm sure .310" bullets will be more adequate judging by most peoples experience with m91/30's.

[gunner]

Give them a try but with the 170grs. LockBase they will be better( closer to the original bullet weight)



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