No5Mk1 handloads
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Topic: No5Mk1 handloads
Posted By: 303carbine
Subject: No5Mk1 handloads
Date Posted: December 03 2021 at 1:50pm
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I loaded some Speer 180 grain RN bullets today and tested them, I shot a 1.25 inch group at 75 yds. The fore end of the wood with the metal end cap was pushing up on the barrel quite hard, I relieved the pressure and free floated the barrel. The 180 Speer shot better than the 150 Hornady, I have a few days of deer season left, this will be the load I use.
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: December 03 2021 at 4:19pm
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There is supposed to be a mild (5~7Lbs) at the tip bearing. The good news being you can always add an oiled cardboard shim if needed.  Of course if its working for you don't mess with it. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Dragunov
Date Posted: December 03 2021 at 4:38pm
303carbine, please tell us about your load, as inquiring minds need to know. 
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Posted By: 303carbine
Date Posted: December 03 2021 at 9:53pm
I used 47 grains of H4350 under the 180 grain Speer, this is one grain below the max on the Hodgdon reloading site, use with caution as usual.
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Dragunov wrote: