Loads for the
Vetterli cartridge 10.4x42R
I started using the RCBS dies for the 10.4x42R so I directly could reload some of these rounds. After checking the case dimensions of the 10.3x60R cartridge against the case dimension of the 10.4x38R I shortened this cases down to 1.653 inches (42mm). After pushing the cases thru the RCBS dies the cases were ready for reloading.
Now a load calculated with Quick-Load. The Semi-Wadcutter-Bullet from Haendler and Naterman lubricated and sized to .427 has a weight of 240 Grains. The primer is from RWS R5341 and the powder I have used ist from Rottweil R910. The load is 23.0 Grains
The accuracy of this load 5 shots at
100 meters. (109 yards) is approx. 5cm (2 Inches). The
3 best shots are approx. 15mm togehther (approx 0.381 Inches). That is fantastic,
especially when shot with open sights at 100m (109
yards)!. The following picture below shows the
original cartridges: The left cartridge: Original cartridge
10.4x42R for hunting purpose (no 101) manufactured by "Eidg.
Munitionsfabrik Altdorf", Switzerland. The specification
of the bullet is available here
(Picture Courtesy of SwissRifles.com) Empty cases in caliber 10,3x60R for
reforming and reloading the 10,4x38R or the 10,4x42R cartridge are
available by clicking
here. The price of 100 cases is EUR 55.00 or US$ 62.00
excluding shipping costs. Conception
& Realisation:
Collani Interactive
The right cartridge: Original cartridge 10.4x38R loaded with smokeless
PC89. The bullet is paper patched.
(All loads on your own risk!).