I'm afraid that US primers and slight reduction in charge didn't help much.  If my target would have been a groundhog or pop can, I'd likely have hit it.  The powder used wasn't what they use in 7.62x54R, seemed to be closer in burn rate to 3031 or Accurate's 2015.  ODNR responded to my cat track pictures.  They responded by disking, seeding, and putting straw over them!  Talk about a cover up!

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