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    Bullet Casting for the Tokarev

    Has anyone experimented with casting bullets for the 7.62x25 Tokarev?

    I'd be interested in everyone's thoughts before I give it a try.
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    Lyman 313249 over about 5 grains Unique works for my Type 54. Start lower, work up slowly, stop when group and function OK.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Parashooter View Post
    Lyman 313249
    The Lyman book lists the 313249 have you played with Lead Hardness? Are you sizing them?

    Thanks for the information
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    Quote Originally Posted by usabaker View Post
    . . .have you played with Lead Hardness? Are you sizing them? . . .
    Whatever alloy is in the pot seems to work. Sized .311 or .312" - not fussy.

    To me, it's just an interesting "plinker". Are you shooting precision matches with yours?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Parashooter View Post
    To me, it's just an interesting "plinker". Are you shooting precision matches with yours?
    No matches of mankind. The Tokarev's have just become a curiosity to me. I don't really need to reload for them I've got plenty of surplus ammo but I want to see what this pistol is really capable of.
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