#4Mk1 and the NOE .316 202 (316299)

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I finally found a cast load that works well in my 1944 SMLE #4Mk1. The 311414 no matter the powder and charge weight just wouldn’t group better than buckshot. I slugged the bore and found the diameter to be .312″ after a sampling of .314 diameter 299’s from a fine soul on castboolits i found the load my rifle likes.

.314 sized 299 clones from my first NOE mold a 2cav brass 316-202,
in front of 24.5gr of H4198
ignited by CCI standard large rifle primer

I figure a 3″ group at 100y from a WWII british basic infantry rifle will put groceries on the table in fine style.
Y’all have a great day 

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[Full.Lead.TacoKeymaster]

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Thanks for sharing, I still need to work up a load for my #4 sometime.

[nanukParticipant]

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have you tried the .316s as they fall out of the mould with no sizing?

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