Mine was certainly frustrating!!! Over 6 months of work, 3 bullet molds and countless powder combinations before reading Grahame Wrights book and trying a duplex load out of frustration and desperation. I blame, or credit, that rifle as where I earned my Phd. in handloading. It will hold between 2 1/2-3 inches, composite group, at 65 yards, open sights, standing bench rest.

Oh, the bullet I ended up using was Lyman's bullet for the 43 Mauser. I believe it weighs around 360 grs. from my mold and 25-1 alloy.