Tokarev SVT40 range report
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Tokarev SVT40 range report
Had some range time Saturday morning and took my Tokarev SVT 40 to the 100 meter range to test some different loads.
I had 2 types of bullets both made by Hornady and tested each bullet with 3 different loads.
1) 150 gn cal .312 spire point with 45, 46 and 47 gn VihtaVuori N140
2) 174 gn cal .312 Round Nose with 44,45 and 46 gn VihtaVuori N140
I started with the heavier RN bullet and found out that the 45 gn load performed best.
The 150 Spire Point also liked the 45 gn load best.
I was a bit surprised that the lighter bullet performed best.
Maybe it’s just that the SVT doesn’t like the RN bullet.
I’ll try a heavier spitzer bullet next time and maybe one in cal .311.
Got some pictures of the targets.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a191/ ... G_1221.jpg[/pic]
174gn Hornady Round Nose
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a191/ ... G_1222.jpg[/pic]
150 gn Hornady Spire Point
The cases came out real dirty, but that was no surprise.
It seems that the SVT uses the gas behind the bullet not only to reload the rifle, but also to eject the empty case.
The chamber has grooves so the gas pushes against the neck of the case and helps it to eject.
I lost a lot of cases when I used commercial ammo.
They hit the rifle when they are ejected and most of the time the neck of the case is ruined beyond repair.
Take a look at the case at the top.
That's all the damage I had with my reloaded ammo Saturday.
I'm one happy camper.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a191/ ... G_1220.jpg[/pic]
Grooves in the chamber
Results could be better but…….this rifle just plain fun to shoot and with the right bullet and load I will get her to shoot real good.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Martin
I had 2 types of bullets both made by Hornady and tested each bullet with 3 different loads.
1) 150 gn cal .312 spire point with 45, 46 and 47 gn VihtaVuori N140
2) 174 gn cal .312 Round Nose with 44,45 and 46 gn VihtaVuori N140
I started with the heavier RN bullet and found out that the 45 gn load performed best.
The 150 Spire Point also liked the 45 gn load best.
I was a bit surprised that the lighter bullet performed best.
Maybe it’s just that the SVT doesn’t like the RN bullet.
I’ll try a heavier spitzer bullet next time and maybe one in cal .311.
Got some pictures of the targets.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a191/ ... G_1221.jpg[/pic]
174gn Hornady Round Nose
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a191/ ... G_1222.jpg[/pic]
150 gn Hornady Spire Point
The cases came out real dirty, but that was no surprise.
It seems that the SVT uses the gas behind the bullet not only to reload the rifle, but also to eject the empty case.
The chamber has grooves so the gas pushes against the neck of the case and helps it to eject.
I lost a lot of cases when I used commercial ammo.
They hit the rifle when they are ejected and most of the time the neck of the case is ruined beyond repair.
Take a look at the case at the top.
That's all the damage I had with my reloaded ammo Saturday.
I'm one happy camper.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a191/ ... G_1220.jpg[/pic]
Grooves in the chamber
Results could be better but…….this rifle just plain fun to shoot and with the right bullet and load I will get her to shoot real good.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Martin
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Did I miss pics of the rifle Martin. Looks a messy piece of kit with those cases! Still, fun is FUN eh?
Duncan
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I don't think it's that messy and yes....you missed some pictures.Looks a messy piece of kit with those cases!
Enjoy
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Met vriendelijke groet,
Martin
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IT'S MY AGE MARTIN!!
58 today and getting pissed
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Methinks there's a clash of language here:
Pissed (UK-English) = Drunk (Pished in some Scots dialects)
Pissed (US-English*) = Pissed Off (UK English) = Annoyed
Was it Shaw who said the UK & US were two nations divided by a single language?
* aka ''Merkin" (as in that great American Presidential pre-amble "...My fellow 'Merkins...").
Happy Birthday Duncan - I raise a glass to your health and happiness.
Tom
Pissed (UK-English) = Drunk (Pished in some Scots dialects)
Pissed (US-English*) = Pissed Off (UK English) = Annoyed
Was it Shaw who said the UK & US were two nations divided by a single language?
* aka ''Merkin" (as in that great American Presidential pre-amble "...My fellow 'Merkins...").
Happy Birthday Duncan - I raise a glass to your health and happiness.
Tom
The Truth IS Out There, The lies are in your head. (T. Pratchett - 'Hogfather'))
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THANKS FOR THE CLARIFICATION TOM!
I was under the affluence of inkerhol at the time if that helps Martin!http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/ ... /drink.gif[/pic]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/ ... /drink.gif[/pic]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/ ... /drink.gif[/pic]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f392/ ... /drink.gif[/pic]
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Me thinks so too.Methinks there's a clash of language here:
Duncan, I´m very sorry.
I think my English "Americanized" to much.
I hope you can forgive me.
@ Chris
Thanks very much for the info.
I´ll try to get some .311 150gn bullets from someone at the gun club so I can try them.
This rifle is a real pleasure to shoot.
I was surprised to find out that it was this accurate.
I still don´t know when we drive over to Kassel.
I´ll keep you posted on this.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Martin
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NO WORRIES MARTIN!
Even though I now live in France I still think in English and that presents a problem from time to time
How's the range going by the way?
How's the range going by the way?
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.