I was mostly looking for some surplus. I wouldn't even know how to begin reloading this stuff. I reload shotgun and .38/.357mag. only. I've never even tried the rifle yet and didn't even know what it was until recently. I bought it from a friend in a package deal(German Mauser & Steyr, $200 for both) I almost got rid of it, but now that I know it's a WWII military rifle I decided to keep it. I collect WWII firearms. I just wanted to put a few rounds through it.