| Rothhammer1 |
| (.400 member) |
| 03/05/23 07:40 AM |
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Re: 1903 MS Takedown Magazine Adjustment?
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One thing I had not done was to measure OAL of Factory Loads.
PPU 6x54mm MS 156 gr. are 2.960" OAL
The Barnes Loads are 2.964" OAL
My Hornady Handbook shows 2.970" as COAL.
I'll put together some loads at 3.06" and see if that works.
Eley drawing shows 3.06"
I'd trust that over Hornady, you've got the right idea.
Conversely, if you do decide to alter the magazine, surplus 'Greek' 6'5X54 MS (Y1903, variants) can readily be found on the 'net and from Ebay, perhaps use one of those to experiment?