PPU 7.62 Tokarev Cartridges Disassembled

rhuff · 01-29-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

Midway shows it in stock, too...But then what would I post about???

Midway shows the 30 Mauser 85gr FMJ Prvi Muzzle Velocity @ 1509 fps...Lyman 45th Edition Reloading Handbook shows 30 Mauser "Factory Duplication Load" (4.8gr Bullseye) w/85gr FMJ @ 1174fps...that's a big jump...

I would say that that is a HUGE difference in fps!!! If it were me, I would likely start out with 4.4-4.5gr of Bullseye, and see how that goes. I have no knowledge of PPU powder as to whether it is fast-slow burner. I would test on the safe side for me, and my pistol.

nukem556 · 01-30-2012, 07:56 AM

Those specs for the PPU .30 Mauser seem way over the top....I've fired it thru my Broom and it's actually mild shooting....I've got some Bulgarian Tokarev that I chrono'ed doing 1560fps out of my CZ52 that seems WAY hotter. I think the Lyman load is very conservative.....over the years I've always read that original .30 Mauser ran between 1300-1400 fps

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01-30-2012, 07:56 AM	#2
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	Those specs for the PPU .30 Mauser seem way over the top....I've fired it thru my Broom and it's actually mild shooting....I've got some Bulgarian Tokarev that I chrono'ed doing 1560fps out of my CZ52 that seems WAY hotter. I think the Lyman load is very conservative.....over the years I've always read that original .30 Mauser ran between 1300-1400 fps