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what's the ideal ammo to use in the Tokarev SVT-40? unfortunately i don't own one as of yet, but am actively looking into it. just curious if there's anything they like more than another. i imagine light ball would be preferable, as that seems to be the popular thing for PSL's and Dragunovs, but i honestly don't know. i've got a fair supply of surplus for my mosins including some bulgy light ball(149ish grain) and some russian heavy ball. like to get this figured out so i know what to set aside for what, as well as what to sight my mosin sporter project in with once i get the scope mounted. all information appreciated.
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The SVT will shoot both Light Ball and Heavy Ball ammo. The SVT-40 is a different system from the Dragunov and doesn't suffer the same problems with Heavy Ball. -
I'd recommend sticking with the light ball for the reasons you mention, but aside from that, mine eats anything I feed it.
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It's too finicky to feed any ammo made by the former Warsaw Pact countries, I emphatically state that you should sell your SVT40 immediately... preferably to me!
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The Numrich aftermarket mags don't like the rough finish copper washed cases for feeding, but anything that's brass or lacquer coated will go through it like a bug through a goose.
Accuracy wise, mine likes the Russian and Polish light ball, but of course they're copper washed!
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