Mosin-Marauder
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Hello all,
I loaded 18 rounds of 7.62x54R for my Mosin, today. I used a load of 51.2 Grains of H 4350 under a 180 grain Speer Hot-Cor, this load shot well the first time, so I figured I would load a bit more and change to match primers. I took it out to the range and got three shots fired when all of a sudden I had extreme difficulty working the bolt. I finally "mortared" it on the ground and all that came out wad the case head. I got it home and managed to get the remaining case out with the Mosin cleaning rod. Accuracy was awful, three shots strewn about the target, from a load that managed to get 4 shots under 2 inches at 100 yards. My rifle seems sound, no obious cracks in the chamber that I can see (I haven't looked too much). These winchester cases have been through about 5-6 loads, some being younger. I have no idea what prompted it to do this, but I am looking for any advice. I weighed each charge on my digital scale before I shot and none exceeded anywhere near Max charge. Should I throw these loads And start with fresh brass? Any advice as to why this may have happened would be appreciated. This is the first time this has happened, so im sure itd not the gun.
Thanks.
Regards,
-Mo.
I loaded 18 rounds of 7.62x54R for my Mosin, today. I used a load of 51.2 Grains of H 4350 under a 180 grain Speer Hot-Cor, this load shot well the first time, so I figured I would load a bit more and change to match primers. I took it out to the range and got three shots fired when all of a sudden I had extreme difficulty working the bolt. I finally "mortared" it on the ground and all that came out wad the case head. I got it home and managed to get the remaining case out with the Mosin cleaning rod. Accuracy was awful, three shots strewn about the target, from a load that managed to get 4 shots under 2 inches at 100 yards. My rifle seems sound, no obious cracks in the chamber that I can see (I haven't looked too much). These winchester cases have been through about 5-6 loads, some being younger. I have no idea what prompted it to do this, but I am looking for any advice. I weighed each charge on my digital scale before I shot and none exceeded anywhere near Max charge. Should I throw these loads And start with fresh brass? Any advice as to why this may have happened would be appreciated. This is the first time this has happened, so im sure itd not the gun.
Thanks.
Regards,
-Mo.