7.5x54 French MAS Cartridge - Load Data

Sources of Load Data

  • Cartridges of the World (7th edition)
  • Internet (rec.guns newsgroup and C&R FFL mailing list)
  • Case Forming Information

    Test Equipment

    Firearm used for testing is a French MAS-36.
    A Pact Model 1 Chronograph was used to collect the data.
    Dies manufactured by RCBS.

    Load Data

    These tables are still under construction.

    7.5x54 French MAS Load Data by Powder Type-Bullet Type
    IMR 4320-150gr BTHP IMR 3031-150gr BTHP IMR 4895-150gr BTHP
    IMR 4320-150gr Spitzer IMR 3031-150gr Spitzer IMR 4895-150gr Spitzer
    IMR 4320-168gr BTHP IMR 3031-168gr BTHP IMR 4895-168gr BTHP
    AA 2520-150gr BTHP AA 2520-150gr Spitzer Varget-150gr Spitzer

    7.5x54 French MAS Surplus Information Type
    French - 140gr Syrian - 140gr Yugoslavian - 140gr
    Portuguese (FNM) - 170gr Other Other

    Other Information

  • Special Caution for those loading for semi-auto rifles
  • MAS Scope Manual Translation (probably pretty crude)

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