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.
174gn Hornady Round Nose
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.
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
to much.
