30 carbine bullets for 7.65 Mannlicher?

[Ray P]

I'm planning now for rolling my own 7.63/7.65 Mannlicher ammo for a Model 1905 due in soon. Most of the needful things are on order (stripper clips brass and dies). But I'm not seeing 85gr jacketed or plated .308"D bullets out there except for some monolithic copper self defense bullets.

Original factory load seems to have been an 85gr FMJ in 308. But Sierra 85gr JSPs seem to be unobtainable now. Any thoughts on why 110 gr plated bullets might not work? Or maybe I should order plated 72gr 312s and run them through a Lee sizer?

I'm thinking of using W231 or Unique, but no info yet on load. For now, until I get more info, I'm going to look for a midrange 32 Long load with similar weight bullet

 

[Jim Watson]

Midway has 90 gr .309" XTPs

Hornady XTP Bullets 30 Cal (309 Diameter) 90 Grain Jacketed Hollow

Hornady XTP bullets were designed for hunting, self-defense, and law enforcement. One of the great things about the XTP bullet is reliable performance,...

www.midwayusa.com

Don't know how your Mannlicher will do with hollow points, though.

 

[GooseGestapo]

These will work.

Prvi Partizan Bullet 32cal (.3080) 71gr JHP 100 per bag - Graf & Sons

Prvi Partizan was founded in 1928 and today produces over 350 types of rifle, pistol , revolver and small arms ammunition. Prvi Partizan bulk bullets feature a lead core and copper jacket. Imported from Serbia. This is not loaded ammunition.

www.grafs.com

 

[Ray P]

Don't know how your Mannlicher will do with hollow points, though.

I have had problems feeding hollow points through older milsurps in the past, so I know what you mean. The LeHighs are monolithic solids in that weight group, and they should feed well. But they are about three times the cost of the Hornady XTPs. So at this point at least, I'm looking for cheaper alternatives.

 

[Ray P]

These will work.

Prvi Partizan Bullet 32cal (.3080) 71gr JHP 100 per bag - Graf & Sons

Prvi Partizan was founded in 1928 and today produces over 350 types of rifle, pistol , revolver and small arms ammunition. Prvi Partizan bulk bullets feature a lead core and copper jacket. Imported from Serbia. This is not loaded ammunition.

www.grafs.com

Nice! I had completely overlooked Prvi as I thought their 71gr bullets were .312". They aren't currently listed in AmmoSeek, but I will certainly keep an eye out for them.

Whoops! That "JHP" didn't register at first.

 

[Jim Watson]

Lee has of all things a "RECONDITIONED" .309" sizing set for $13, half the new price.

Lee Precision, Inc.. Classic Bullet Sizing Kit

Lee Classic Bullet Sizing Kit lubricates and sizes cast bullets, also seats and crimps gas checks. Fits any standard 7/8x14 thread reloading press.

leeprecision.com

That would adjust the attitude of a coated or plated .32.

 

[Ray P]

Yes, it would! Got that sitting in the basket until I get home. I will also be keeping my eye out for the Prvis. Just an aside, but their 62 gr .224 FMJs, with the Prvi hard gilding, were perfect for barrel break-in in my .224 Valkyrie.

Edited to add: Done. Items ordered from Lee. (Needed 2 parts for the two Lee sizing dies I already have; 355 & 357).