One of the problems in coming up with a properly sized bullet for the 8x56R for use in the M95 is the bore size. It's not uncommon to find M95's with
bore sizes over .330. The Lee mold and sizing die that is offered is sized at .329. This is simply too small for use in many M95;s which have bore sizes over
.330. Your groups will never be any good with an undersized bullet rattling down the bore. Here is a link to some information about how to get a properly sized
bullet for an oversized bore M95:
http://castboolits.gunloa...m/showthread.php?p=417132
The solution in this link is to cast .338 lead bullets (Lee mold is inexpensive), use .338 gas checks (still available from Buffalo Arms), and size the .338 bullet down to the size appropriate to your bore (after slugging to determine size). Lee will make a custom push-through sizing die for a reasonable charge. Once you start shooting with a bullet that is .001 or .002 over your bore size, you should start getting good groups provided you have appropriate load data.
Of the two M95's I own, I am fortunate that one has a bore of .330 but the other (with a "new" 1940 barrel) is about .332.
http://castboolits.gunloa...m/showthread.php?p=417132
The solution in this link is to cast .338 lead bullets (Lee mold is inexpensive), use .338 gas checks (still available from Buffalo Arms), and size the .338 bullet down to the size appropriate to your bore (after slugging to determine size). Lee will make a custom push-through sizing die for a reasonable charge. Once you start shooting with a bullet that is .001 or .002 over your bore size, you should start getting good groups provided you have appropriate load data.
Of the two M95's I own, I am fortunate that one has a bore of .330 but the other (with a "new" 1940 barrel) is about .332.
