Thread: 9.5x57 Mannlicher Schonauer

Thanks. I picked up some Benchmark:

I shot some loads in the 9.5 this morning:
I tested the chrony with some .22 match ammo which is very reliable velocity wise, and was within a handful of feet of stated velocity.

With Speer 235 grain bullets and 47 grains of BM2 I got 2056fps
49 grains for 2177fps
52 grains for 2304 fps

The rifle has a long throat, and as I have experienced with many 7x57’s with long throats it takes more powder to get higher pressure, from 3 – 4 grains more powder to get the same velocity as others.

Accuracy looks good, have to register a new rear sight to get the POI where I want it though, and do the checkering job.