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reloading for SKS

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From: Steve Speer
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 04:16
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I have my SKS on order now, and I picked up a bunch of primed brass at a gun
show last weekend.  I'm looking to reload primarily to improve accuracy.  This
could be a good coyote round (yes?) for 100yd or less shots.  A slow moving
.30 cal round shouldn't expand too badly, even in soft point.  I have better
guns for this purpose, but am wanting to try this one anyway.

My question is:

What is the difference between the .308, .310 and .311 dia. bullets.  I believe
the SKS is supposed to shoot the .310, but what about the others.  Will they
still function safely and reliably?  I have a lot of .308 bullets that I would
like to load for this thing if they would still fire well, but I won't try it
until I hear from someone who has done it (or really knows what they're talking
about, so be convincing).

Secondly, I have a lot of H4895 that I wouldn't mind burning up in this thing.
None of my manuals give data for the 7.62 x 39.  Anyone care to offer what
they have or are using.  

Finally, I'm looking for sources for loaded ammo.  I want to buy on the order
of 5-10 cases (myself and several friends).  Definitely non-corrosive.  I heard
someone say that there are "close range only" versions, presumably loaded to
lower velocities.  Is that true?  Anyone clocked this stuff or is that just
speculation.  I'd like to get some softpoints (instead of FMJ), but would like
to hear best sources on prices for both types.  Stripper clips and/or real
brass would of course be pluses I might pay a tad more for.  The deal posted
here last week has expired and no longer includes free delivery, so if you
know of one, please speak up!!

Thanks for all info!!

	-Steve
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Subject: reloading for SKS
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