[generoll]

Quote:       Originally Posted by preventec47

A couple years ago I bought a tin of Hungarian 182gr 7.62x54 milsurp boattail bullets. I pulled a bullet a few months ago and when looking at the rear of the bullet where the boat tail is I saw a neat hole that looked much like a large hollow point from that end. The boattail when viewed backward looks much like a Jacket hollow point pistol bullet. I went to the range and shot about two dozen bullets that I had pulled and reinserted backwards to test accuracy to 50 yards and they grouped about two inches with open sights off the bench which is about as good as they shoot when pointy in first like normal. These chronoed at 2705 fps about ten feet from muzzle. I checked the bore after every shot to make sure nothing funny going on just to be sure. Weren't the 7N1 rounds supposed to tumble? If so it seems that would make an excellent take down round if you don't mind a meat of torn up meat. ? Well, on Sunday I nailed a 300 pound wild boar sow in the butt with one and then again w/ broadside quartering away on second shot while it was crawling away from about 30 yards. Both bullets mushroomed perfectly but man do they look funny with the pointy end sticking out the back! I found the first bullet in the intestines after shooting through the ham and hip ball socket and the 2nd bullet I found in the opposite side shoulder. I couldnt hand load a hollow point hunting load for 3 or 4 times the price I dont think ! I'm pretty stoked and thought I would share.... I need to do some longer shooting to see what happens at 100 yards next time at range thought.

Weren't the 7N1 rounds supposed to tumble? If so it seems that would make an excellent take down round if you don't mind a meat of torn up meat. ?

[99dragon99]

I would personally spend the few $$ more on hunting ammo when hunting.

Nobody commented on the fact that he hit the boar in the a$$ first...

That is not good form. 2 shots where one could have done.

I absolutely hate to hurt an animal. Quick kill is the word of the day. Actually the word of any hunting day.

Innovation +1
Common sense -1

[DefenderBob]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Paper

Wait til you hit my age.. Then you'll understand, young man!! I'll be 43 in July..

Quote:       Originally Posted by JimKim

Im 42 and I think back to 35 and say... so young .....so young. lol

42? 43? You kids haven't even hit middle-age eyesight yet. Let me guess, iron sights are still easy for you to hit with at +200 yards?

I'll use my walker and have my guardian take me to the range next week. I'll use my M44 with the muzzle break and 20X scope and try to get on paper at 25 yards. Even if I miss I can still knock down the kids next to me with the muzzle blast.

Yep. My ripe old age of 49 gives me a different perspective on life. 35, 42, 43 . . . . . sheesh

[Archetype_wyo]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Paper

Brown/Silver/Gold Bear, Wolf, Privvi, etc.. Most is heavy ball, so make sure you try it to see where it hits.. Here's some Brown Bear.. Brown Bear 7.62x54R 203grn JSP 20rd Box

Anyone know if any company makes $150gr hunting ammo in x54R??

[R5CYA]

never seen any, myself.

[gandog56]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Archetype_wyo

Anyone know if any company makes $150gr hunting ammo in x54R??

Just Me, Myself, And I Reloading.

[Archetype_wyo]

Why is all of it heavy and heavier ball SP hunting ammo? I mean 150gr is plenty for deer and enough for Elk...I spose I'll have to suffice with 180gr or 203gr. I spose I'll get a box of each when it comes time to sight in the M38 with jmeck's scope mount that I got...when I get a scope. Prolly get a Bushnell Banner scope. They seem to be good quality at a good price.

[Kismet]

Privi partisan
7.62x54r
sp bt 150gr

[res45]

7.62x39 Project Rifle

Archetype here is the ammo your looking for http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...150&groupid=40