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Ah I see.As and when I do start I will get a manual but was just looking for some pointers as there is a lot of information available, some of which is confusing for someone that hasn't done it before as I must admit I didn't realise, perhaps naively, that there is so many different powder types etc available.I do understand the whole starting low and working up in small increments thing, I certainly wouldn't take someone elses load as Gospel and load it for my rifle without working up to it.

I have some very good 7.62x54R loads both jacketed and cast but I wouldn't share them, but I will share my starting point data.

I suggest reading the stickies on good reloading practice and pressure sign if you are unsure of where I am coming from, I do ask that people give the source of their data when posting but that good practice seems not to be what people want to do so questions like yours just become random recipes with very little meaning for your gun.

But then what would I know, it is my view but obviously not shared by some people on here, good luck with your reloading endeavours and do not be put off asking, that is what the forums are here for and the only stupid question is the one not asked, just be circumspect about the replies you get.

It is your gun and body parts at the end of the day.

I have had good results with Vitavouri N140. Henry kranks do a 174 grain bullet for the .303 they also do a 170 grain and a 190grain for about £18 a hundred that should do for what you want.
http://www.henrykrank.com/index.php?mai ... 20a&page=2

The best thing I could recommend is to make sure that you choose a powder that's readily available from a local RFD/gunshop. There's nothing worse than getting a really nice lead but trying to find a provider as akin to finding hens teeth. I don't reload this calibre but you might want to check out Reload Swiss, they are an affordable powder manufacturer which produce some good results. I use a few of their powders in 223, 303 brit, 308, 6.5x47 Lapua and 8mm Mauser.

N140 is readily available I have never heard of reload Swiss powders.

Alpha1 wrote:N140 is readily available I have never heard of reload Swiss powders.

Around by me (South Wales) I've struggled to find Vihtavuori powders in stock. No one's keen on ordering in unless I pay the hazmat fee. I'm told that Reload Swiss RS50 and RS60 were previously sold as tr140 and Elcho 17 respectively, perhaps you're more familiar with these names?

I have heard of T140 finding reloading data for it used to be a bit of a pain. I don't know if that has changed. In my neck of the woods Vitavouri powders are plentiful. I guess it depends on were you live. The original poster did mention he was considering using N140 that is why I referred to it. I'm quite fond of the 7.62x47 round its a interesting cartridge to reload for a bit pokey but good fun.
My advice would be to buy a good reloading manual and have a read up the Lyman one is a great read I recommend it. I got my last copy of Adam(Dromia).

7.62x54R is really good with cast boolits....

Yes 7.62x54 works well with cast boolits I have still got all the moulds and sizing dies littering up my gun room. :)
A PU sniper type jobby is on my to do list for next year.

Whoever suggested sourcing easily supplied powders gave you good advice. Generally European powder manufacturers are a good choice, as they seem to supply the European market before the US. Reload Swiss is obviously a European supplier, as is Vihtavuori.