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Sailr_2 · January 21, 2009, 12:12 PM

I need some help with reloading my budapest carbine. It is in excellent shape excellent bore and still some bluing left. I reloaded with some brass from Buffalo arms made from 45-70 goverment brass. It was expensive both the die set and the brass, but I wanted it. I reloaded about 8 rounds with a .323 round nose lead that I poured myself. I used IMR 3031 and used 45 grains. It shot fine just high like most do. Question is that I have a bout 120 .323 spritzer type bullets that I pulled from 7.9 russian cartridge. they weigh in at 200 grains. What would you suggest as a starting point for IMR 3031 or is there a better powder? I would appreciate any and all info that you can give me.

Sailr_2

January 21, 2009, 12:12 PM	#15
Sailr_2 Junior Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 13	Reloading for 8x50 austrian I need some help with reloading my budapest carbine. It is in excellent shape excellent bore and still some bluing left. I reloaded with some brass from Buffalo arms made from 45-70 goverment brass. It was expensive both the die set and the brass, but I wanted it. I reloaded about 8 rounds with a .323 round nose lead that I poured myself. I used IMR 3031 and used 45 grains. It shot fine just high like most do. Question is that I have a bout 120 .323 spritzer type bullets that I pulled from 7.9 russian cartridge. they weigh in at 200 grains. What would you suggest as a starting point for IMR 3031 or is there a better powder? I would appreciate any and all info that you can give me. Sailr_2