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I have been neglecting reloading and shooting in general lately but you've prompted me to get off my duff and get back to work.

I'm going to continue my exploration of using Reloader 17 in 7.5x55 swiss. The K31 forums have been saying that it is actually what is used in milsurp GP11. My first load was less than stellar on the accuracy but it was just the starting load and then I just didn't follow through with the rest of the ladder load work up. I used 47.5gr of powder and a 168gr Hornady BTHP producing 2559fps average. The rounds shot very nice from a comfort standpoint and cycled well but I did have 2 FTF from a no strike and a light strike. I suspect that those 2 rounds were seated a tiny bit long and the bolt wasn't completely locked up, a known issue when reloading for the K31 They both fired on the second attempt.

To get a matching GP11 load I need to be using Berger 178gr bullets but I'm light on cash these days and need to stick with what I have on hand.