Guns, Dogs and Blades QnA

FJRdoc said

The rounds that I shot yesterday were 46 grains of 4046. Load data for the 9x56 is not very abundant. I have some load info from old reloading manuals. Powder choices include 3031, 4895, and 4350. That 6.6 lb rifle packs a pretty good wallup!
I made the bolt shroud peep sight for the rifle. I will need to work on fabricating a taller front sight. More fun stuff.

Click to expand...

That is true hot rodding right there, rifle style. That is a lot of cartridge for a rifle of that weight. I use a lot of 4895 and 4350, never used any 3031. When I shoot older military rigs I always try to envision myself carrying one and shooting it all day, invariably they kick the crap out of you. And the guys carrying them were much smaller than men of today. Ouch!