K31 proven loads
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Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
Re: K31 proven loads
Thanks Meaty. sign92
Where are you?
I have a friend going to Bisley, this w/e.
He will get some if they sell it there.
If not, I will come and get it from you.....thanks :flag5:
Where are you?
I have a friend going to Bisley, this w/e.
He will get some if they sell it there.
If not, I will come and get it from you.....thanks :flag5:
Re: K31 proven loads
Just a few-ish miles south of Norwich. When you get a few more posts under your belt (15) I can send you a PM 

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Re: K31 proven loads
nigel at commonside will have it, as will Ian at ITL and probably HPS, the elcho 17 will be available from the same peoplek31 wrote:Thanks Meaty. sign92
Where are you?
I have a friend going to Bisley, this w/e.
He will get some if they sell it there.
If not, I will come and get it from you.....thanks :flag5:
Re: K31 proven loads
Got the Elcho 17 and the other bits I needed. :flag5:
Will shoot at Bisley in June
and post my success or failure. emrolleyes Have to develop a load for the K31 quickly, using 174 ppu. sign01 Only 200 X, so easy. 
My Springfield 50-70 and the 360 Express Husqvarna had no problems. :shakeshout: V bulls, huh!!!!!!!!!!
Will shoot at Bisley in June


My Springfield 50-70 and the 360 Express Husqvarna had no problems. :shakeshout: V bulls, huh!!!!!!!!!!
Re: K31 proven loads
42.5 gn of TR140 and a Sierra MK 168 grain projectile on the business end. PPU brass. COAL to match my rifle (yours will differ).
Nails the target good out to 600 and beyond. Easy on the shoulder into the bargain.
Mezzer
Nails the target good out to 600 and beyond. Easy on the shoulder into the bargain.
Mezzer
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Re: K31 proven loads
If it's on Short Siberia on the 22nd then I'll see you there.k31 wrote:Got the Elcho 17 and the other bits I needed. :flag5:
Will shoot at Bisley in Juneand post my success or failure. emrolleyes Have to develop a load for the K31 quickly, using 174 ppu. sign01 Only 200 X, so easy.
My Springfield 50-70 and the 360 Express Husqvarna had no problems. :shakeshout: V bulls, huh!!!!!!!!!!
Lead is still king, forget the condom bullets!
Purveyor of fine cast boolits.
All round good guy and VERY grumpy old man.
All round good guy and VERY grumpy old man.
Re: K31 proven loads
Thanks Mezzer for that useful info. :goodjob: Unlike the grumpy old man. hee hee. Oh and thank you, dodgyrog for all your help in securing for me, the addenda needed to make the K31 speak loudly. clapclap :shakeshout: :cheers:
Hopefully, if all goes well. I will be at Siberia to show dodgyrog how a proper rifle works. Will take the K31 and the 1889. Jacketed in one and lead in the other.
Haven't got much time to prepare a round tho'. sign01 sign01
Hopefully, if all goes well. I will be at Siberia to show dodgyrog how a proper rifle works. Will take the K31 and the 1889. Jacketed in one and lead in the other.
Haven't got much time to prepare a round tho'. sign01 sign01
Re: K31 proven loads
Well, I've taken the plunge and bought myself a K31 today - it's in the hands of PC Plod how long it is before I get it home, but the variation goes in on Monday.
I've picked up a very tidy 1950-production rifle at a very good price. I've wanted a K31 for many years - I'm chuffed to bits.
What brass are people using for hand loading - there doesn't seem to be much choice other than PPU - Norma and RWS are difficult to find, and the recent boxer-primed RUAG brass is all but unobtainable.
I've picked up a very tidy 1950-production rifle at a very good price. I've wanted a K31 for many years - I'm chuffed to bits.
What brass are people using for hand loading - there doesn't seem to be much choice other than PPU - Norma and RWS are difficult to find, and the recent boxer-primed RUAG brass is all but unobtainable.
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Re: K31 proven loads
PPU has worked fine for me.DW58 wrote:Well, I've taken the plunge and bought myself a K31 today - it's in the hands of PC Plod how long it is before I get it home, but the variation goes in on Monday.
I've picked up a very tidy 1950-production rifle at a very good price. I've wanted a K31 for many years - I'm chuffed to bits.
What brass are people using for hand loading - there doesn't seem to be much choice other than PPU - Norma and RWS are difficult to find, and the recent boxer-primed RUAG brass is all but unobtainable.
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