SKS

[jib]

I have been saving boxer primed 7.62x39 brass for many years, I have been buying bullets on close out for this cartridge for many years.
I am starting to reload for the 7.62x39 again using H-4198 for a SKS.

 

[Bon Sauvage]

I have been saving boxer primed 7.62x39 brass for many years, I have been buying bullets on close out for this cartridge for many years.
I am starting to reload for the 7.62x39 again using H-4198 for a SKS.

Sooooo.....how is that H-4198 working out for you? I usually use AA 1680 myself.

 

[jib]

Sooooo.....how is that H-4198 working out for you? I usually use AA 1680 myself.

I works well. I have worked up loads to 25gr with Hornady 123sp and fmj light crimp to the groove with WLR and FC brass, the accuracy has been good from my SKS with open sights.
I was considering Accurate 1680 but H-4198 was $5/lb cheaper.

 

[Bon Sauvage]

I works well. I have worked up loads to 25gr with Hornady 123sp and fmj light crimp to the groove with WLR and FC brass, the accuracy has been good from my SKS with open sights.
I was considering Accurate 1680 but H-4198 was $5/lb cheaper.

That is good to know. Thank you.

 

[jib]

That is good to know. Thank you.

H-4198 meters pretty well I think Hodgdon shortened the length of grain, but I doubt it meters as well as Accurate's 1680.
H-4198 is one of their extreme powders which is less sensitive to temperature variations, which is a good thing where I live.

 

[Bon Sauvage]

I still have a lot of RE-7 from my 45-70 reloading days. I reckon I will see what kind of accuracy it gives me.

 

[raindog]

Some day, all that 7.62x39 surplus will be gone, alas. I've been setting up to reload 7.62x54R for the day when those old spam cans from the 70s disappear.