Author Topic: K31 reloads (Read 438 times)

jack19512 · « **on:** January 08, 2006, 05:59:25 AM »

Here is the latest reloads for my Swiss K31. I am reloading the Berdan primed brass. This is using Hornady Interbond 165 gr. bullets and 44 gr. of 4350 powder. This was shot from 75 yards.

qajaq59 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2006, 01:06:11 PM »

Everyone kept telling me that the K 31 was an accurate rifle so I just ordered one and I sure hope it shoots like that one.
Was that done with a scope? And even if it was that is still pretty good shooting.
And Have you tried any cast loads in it. I like shooting cast with my 30-30 and I wondered if they would work well in the 7.5x55?

williamlayton · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2006, 03:06:58 PM »

Nearly got that dime. :oops:
Blessings

jack19512 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2006, 04:16:37 PM »

qajaq59

This was shot using a scope. With my eyesight I couldn't see very well at that distance using iron sights. I shot this group using a folded up pillow as a rest and from the hood of my truck.

I just got into reloading and want to shoot cast bullets in the near future. I have read somewhere that the K31 likes cast bullets but can't remember where I read it. I think some on this forum have if they will chime in.

qajaq59 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:33:10 AM »

Jack I was looking at the Lyman 311291 and it looks like it might be a good cast bullet for the K 31 but so far I can't find a manual that has a load for it. I am neither clever nor brave enough to make up my own loads, so I want to see it in a book before I load it.

There is an outfit that sells those already cast and sized so I wouldn't have to fire up the lead pot. It's at http://www.customcastbullets.com/ And I think they are getting $55 per thousand, plus S&H.

If you find a manual with cast loads let me know will you? The address is qajaq@yahoo.com

jack19512 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2006, 03:15:24 AM »

I will keep you in mind. I just recently got into reloading so I am working up loads for my K31, 223, and now my 8mm Mauser. But I will cast my own bullets eventually.

I am collecting lead right now for when the time comes. I have two big buckets so far. I want to get some experience with jacketed bullets before I move onto cast.

I have also looked at already made cast bullets. Thought about trying some so I can see how they are going to shoot in my rifles and see which I like best for when it comes time to buy my molds.