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Preferred FMJ bullet for 7.5x55 Swiss
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 1:50 pm
by ukrifleman
Hello all,
I have a superb Schmidt-Rubin K11 that I purchased last year (thank you Adam) and due to the lockdown, I have only managed to put a few cast loads through it so far.
In anticipation of the lockdown ending later on this year, I would like to load up some FMJ cartridges and would be interested in what forum members find are the preferred FMJ bullets for this calibre.
My K11 slugs at .2975/.3065 and I will be using RS60 powder.
Any suggestion/comments gratefully received.
ukrifleman
Re: Preferred FMJ bullet for 7.5x55 Swiss
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 3:12 pm
by StanDeasy
Lapua D46 is the classic FMJ target bullet
Re: Preferred FMJ bullet for 7.5x55 Swiss
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:01 pm
by dodgyrog
Thought of a cast boolit?
Re: Preferred FMJ bullet for 7.5x55 Swiss
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:27 pm
by dromia
ukrifleman wrote: I have only managed to put a few cast loads through it so far.
Re: Preferred FMJ bullet for 7.5x55 Swiss
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:56 pm
by andrew375
Privi do a copy of the original, I think it is listed by Krank's as B345.
Re: Preferred FMJ bullet for 7.5x55 Swiss
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:47 pm
by kennyc
PPU 174 grain 7.5 bullet. I have used them for years, Kranks stock them
Re: Preferred FMJ bullet for 7.5x55 Swiss
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:50 pm
by kennyc
dodgyrog wrote:Thought of a cast boolit?
I use home cast Lee 150grn gas checked , with 16grns unique, gives around 1700 fps and has shot to 200yds OK, mainly used as gallery ammo, and at 25-50yds is great low recoil fun for pennies

Re: Preferred FMJ bullet for 7.5x55 Swiss
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:03 pm
by ukrifleman
Thanks to all for the suggestions.
I already have a stock of the PPU 174gn FMJBT for use in other rifles and will give these a go.
Cast bullets are already sorted, I use the LEE 155gn, gas checked to .309 in front of Reloader 7 with good results.
Once again many thanks.
ukrifleman.
Re: Preferred FMJ bullet for 7.5x55 Swiss
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:55 am
by Sim G
As long as it’s a quality bullet. Personally I have not found PPU to be so, in several calibers. Their brass I’ve found good, but the only advantage to their billets is a price point.
Re: Preferred FMJ bullet for 7.5x55 Swiss
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:58 am
by dromia
Oh I don't know, I've found them fine at 65 yards.