Sako92S Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Some test results so far Powder: Vihtavuori N133 Loading: 1,802g Bullet: 9,7g PPU Case: Sellier Bellot Barrel: 410mm (16") Temperature: -7 Celsius Velocity: 636 m/s IPSC PF: 313 Powder: Vihtavuori N133 Loading: 1,802g Bullet: 9,4g PPU Case: Sellier Bellot Barrel: 410mm (16") Temperature: -7 Celsius Velocity: 645 m/s IPSC PF: 307 Powder: Vihtavuori N133 Loading: 1,802g Bullet: 9,7g 303 British Case: Sellier Bellot Barrel: 410mm (16") Temperature: -7 Celsius Velocity: 643 m/s IPSC PF: 316 Velocity measured 3 meters from barrel Powder load is going to be raised to 1.85g in next test session. There were no pressure marks on used case. We are going to make sure that it will meet major classification with both my barrels 16" and 18" 20 degrees warmer weather it will do that definately. Well it's still winter here in Finland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sweeney Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Sako, For those who are metrically-challenged, could you convert to grains? And do you know if the plants for Sako/Tikka and Vihtavuori are anywhere near Helsinki? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 Sako/Tikka plant is about 50 km and Vihtavuori/Nammo Lapua is 500 km from Helsinki. Covert info: 1m = 3.2808 ft 1g = 15.432gr 1mm = 0.039371 in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moneypenny Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 That's awesome, I hear that Mike voit has a good load for Major 7.62x39mm might try emailing him too. I have played some but not nearly enough. Good luck i'm interested in results ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Wolff makes factory ammo that meets major PF. 154gr soft point PF322 18" Colt 7.62x39 barrel. Nowadays my loading is running 712 m/s, Powder VV N120, Bullet PPU 150gr PF 328 measured from 16" Colt 7.62x39 barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 MY LAST SEASON MAJOR LOADS FOR 7.62x39 Case: Lapua 98 (berdan case) Bullet: 145gr PPU Powder: VV N120 25,43gr OAL 55.5-56mm Speed 2309 PF 334 Measured from AR-47 semi automatic rifle 16" _________________________________________ Case: Lapua 98 (berdan case) Bullet: 151gr PPU Powder: VV N130 27,00gr OAL 55.5-56mm Speed 2260 PF 341 Measured from AR-47 semi automatic rifle 16" __________________________________________ Case: Lapua (boxer case) Bullet: 151gr PPU Powder: VV N130 27,00gr OAL 55.5-56mm Speed 2227 PF 336 Measured from AR-47 semi automatic rifle 16" ____________________________________________ Case: Sellier Bellot (boxer case) Bullet: 151gr PPU Powder: VV N130 28,50gr OAL 55.8mm Speed 2251 PF 339 Measured from AR-47 semi automatic rifle 16" _________________________________________ This is what I normally use at competitions: Case: Lapua or Sako (boxer case) Bullet: 150gr PPU Powder: VV N130 26,50gr OAL 55.5mm Speed enough PF enough to make major Measured from AR-47 semi automatic rifle 16" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 BTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBunin Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Those loads would be safe to fire from a Yugo SKS, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 what is the major power factor for a rifle? 320? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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