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7.65 Argentine Mauser / 7.65mm Argentine Mauser

Warning! Notes: Velocities given are for 29" barrel. Norma 7.65 Argentine cases used throughout tests. These loads were developed with a Model 1909 Peruvian rifle with 29 inch barrel and must be considered excessive for older, less-strong models or any rifle in other than excellent condition. (Handloader issue 33)

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Wt.	Bullet	Powder Manufacturer	Powder	Charge	Velocity (FPS)
130	Norma Semi-Ptd.	IMR	IMR-4064	Subscribe
Remarks: Primer: Norma; Accuracy not as good as 150-grain
130	Norma Semi-Ptd.	Winchester	W-748-BR	Subscribe
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 210; Accuracy not as good as 150-grain
150	Sierra Spz.	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	2,792
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 210; Best deer load; extremely accurate.
150	Sierra Spz.	IMR	IMR-4064	Subscribe	2,768
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 210
150	Sierra Spz.	IMR	IMR-4320	Subscribe	2,818
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 210; Powerful load.
150	Sierra Spz.	Norma	N-201	Subscribe	2,888
Remarks: Primer: Norma; Duplicates factory load.
150	Sierra Spz.	IMR	IMR-4350	Subscribe	2,757
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 215; Tendency to give flyers.
150	Sierra Spz.	Norma	N-204	Subscribe	2,750
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 215; Both accurate and powerful.
150	Hornady Spire Pt.	Hodgdon	H-380	Subscribe	2,609
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 215; Accurate with occasional flyer.
174	Hornady RN	IMR	IMR-3031	Subscribe	2,432
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 210; Accurate with occasional flyer.
174	Hornady RN	IMR	IMR-4064	Subscribe	2,487
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 210
174	Hornady RN	Hodgdon	H-380	Subscribe	2,447
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 215; Excellent timber load; accurate.
174	Hornady RN	Norma	N-203	Subscribe	2,660
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 210; Very accurate with good velocity.
174	Hornady RN	Norma	N-204	Subscribe	2,509
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 215; Consistent shooting load.
180	Sierra Spz.	Norma	N-203	Subscribe	2,700
Remarks: Primer: Norma; Maximum load - Accurate.
180	Sierra Spz.	Norma	N-204	Subscribe	2,600
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 215; Most accurate of all loads tested.
180	Sierra Spz.	Hodgdon	H-4831	Subscribe	2,300
Remarks: Primer: CCI 250
180	Sierra Spz.	Winchester	W-780BR	Subscribe
Remarks: Primer: CCI 250
188	Cast GC #311299	IMR	IMR-4198	Subscribe	1,500
Remarks: Primer: CCI 200; Most accurate cast bullet load.
188	Cast GC #311299	IMR	IMR-3031	Subscribe
Remarks: Primer: CCI 200
215	Remington RN	Norma	N-203	Subscribe	2,400
Remarks: Primer: Norma; Maximum load; accurate.
215	Remington RN	Winchester	W-780BR	Subscribe
Remarks: Primer: CCI 250; Extremely accurate.
215	Remington RN	Hodgdon	H-4831	Subscribe	2,100
Remarks: Primer: CCI 250; Low velocity but accurate.
215	Remington RN	Norma	N-204	Subscribe	2,400
Remarks: Primer: Fed. 215; Good timber load for big game.