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My first Mosin, '44 Tula with '41 SVT PU
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Verry Nice!
How does she shoot?
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I'll post a range report as soon as my dies and brass get here, probably two weekends from now. Can't wait!
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Sweet looking PU. The scope should have the letters CB on the elevation knob - that designates that the dials were swapped to reflect the 91/30 characteristics. I reload but use Varget for my powder - it is very heat stable which is a must for 91/30s. I look forward to the range report!!
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I use varget in my .223 so I have a fair bit on hand at all times, thanks for the advice!
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My match load uses 174gn .311 Sierra Match King bullets and 43.5gns of Varget. I've used both Winchester and Tula primers. My match partner moved up to 45gns of Varget and seems to have better results at 800 and 1000 yards, especially with some wind so I'm going to work my way up and see ig my match rifles can handle the higher powder load without pressure issues.
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Sounds good Devious6. What are your thoughts on 150 or 180gr flat base bullets in these?
The CB is present on the elevation turret, just as you said it would be
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I think that you'll find that just about every Mosin will have its "favorite" flavor of bullet shape, size, weight combination. Most of my serious shooting with my PU is match related - prep, practice and matches. The 174 gn HPBT or round nose seem to perform the best in my rifles - and in my match partners. In reality, though, if you just want decent results, you'll find that MILSURP can perform pretty well, sometimes out to 600 yards depending on the type and rifle. For me, though, I'm sticking with the 174s until someone shows me better results at 800 and 1000 yards.
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I must say that has the prettiest wood I've ever seen on any Russian rifle. Sweet!
Bill Hollinger
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My '43 Tula has that same dark coloring - it does add some additional beauty to the rifle, I think.