Gentlemen,

thank you very, very much for the friendly words and the wishes regarding my health!

I am really sorry to hear about the trigger problem, it was not my intention to send John some scrap !
I hope this trigger can be re-adjusted to function normally.

bullets in 8x56 M.Sch.:
I already tried some standard 196 grs SPRN from RWS or Sellier&Bellot in diameter .323" and the Nosler 180grs Ballistic Tip, also in .323".
The group spread was about 30 centimeters at 100 meters distance for five shots.

I switched to Reichenberg HDB 160grs solid copper/ open hollow point in .325" and this bullet gave groups below 30mm for 4 shots at 100 meters distance.
The next test was a 196grs Degol SPRN boded core bullet, also in dia. 325", which gave also precise shot groups at 100 meters.

If you think now that I am a bad shot, you are completely right!
But, as you might not know, my most important equipment on the range is not a good rifle or precise ammunition, but a fitting excuse why my obtained groups are not below 20mm !
Here I can only add that the scope is 6power, but it has to be sufficient ...

I loaded the Degol bullets a little bit slow in order not to put too much stress on the rifle, and shot one roe deer buck at about 120 meters (velocity at impact ca. 600 m/s)
The bullet hit exactly where I assumed the buck was standing, but after the shot the buck ran for about 20 meters in a thicket.
We found him dead with a surprisingly good heart shot, but the exit wound was like a pencil like stabbing wound, which suggested that the bullet did not open up.
I made some research and received information that the Degol bonded core bullets are made for heavier game and more target resistance like boars.
Also it would be beneficial for the bullet setup to increase the muzzle velocity.

The 9,5x57 M.Sch. is equipped also with a 6power scope (style break: a modern Zeiss 1,5-6x42 reticle 4), but shot good groups with 235grs Speer SP bullets, and this RN shape gave also slick feeding.

I want to thank John for all the work he is doing for the NitroExpress forum and also for his patience in waiting for the rifles !
I am very glad that I found this forum not only for the information about rifles and reloading, but also for the connection to other members like szihn, xausa and kuduae!

best regards & good shooting!
Rolf