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Posted: 7/27/2008 9:56:02 AM EDT
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I need to roll up some close range training ammo for my patrol rifle. It dosent need to be crazy accurate since this will be for "run and gun" type stuff. It DOES need to be economical because a lot of it will be going downrange in a short amount of time. The only requirements are that it goes bang, cycles the weapon, dosent cause baffle strikes in my suppressor, and is NOT steel core. Some of the shooting will be on steel and I don't need to hole any of the plates. Engagement distance will not be more than 100 yards. Easy metering through a Lee Perfect Powder Measure would be ideal. This will mostly be loaded in once fired FC and some other mixed commercial brass (in case I can't find it later). Thanks |
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Ramshot Tac is about $100 for 8 lbs, does about 2200 or so depending on load Wolf Small Rifle Magnum $18.50 per 1000 (no failures here yet) Hornady 55 grain FMJBT $74 per 1000 Add HAZMAT charge if shipped usually $20 Add shipping Prices are from Widener's and they are currently out of TAC, but the prices are typical. I haven't tried the Hornady 55 grain yet, but I'm going to. Some have reported great accuracy with this bullet and that's pretty hard to beat pricewise. The whole trick is finding a place that has everything in stock at the same time so you only end up with one shipping charge. That's the hard part. If you have to pay shipping and HAZMAT you're better off buying a bunch to spread that over the materials cost, if you can do that. |
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For regular military loads. Generally........... WC 844 is used in 5.56x45 NATO WC 846 is used in 7.62x51 NATO WC844(H335) and WC846(BL-C2) *Not a direct replacement. Start low and work your way up. ________________________________________________________________ www.hodgdon.com/smokeless/rifle.php 
__________________________________________ For load data..........the chart is in one of the posts.......... www.warrifles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51236 or www.fortliberty.org/military-library/ballistics-chart.shtml Aloha, Mark PS........you might be able to find WC844 or WC846 at the Gun Show or from an Internet seller (w/ haz mat fees). Most local stores will carry the "first line" Hodgdon Powders at a good price. Speaking of which.......YMWV as to price........so, BEWARE. |
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For what it's worth, I have gotten my plinker load down to $16/100. I buy bulk 55gr FMJ from Midway, Hodgen Benchmark, CCI 400 primers and Winchester brass...it would be a little cheaper if I used a less expensive powder but the Benchmark burns so clean that after 2-300 rounds I have no carbon anywhere in or on the bolt. Good Luck, Knucklehead |
sorry, im still a reloading noob. But why the mag primers and not just the regular s.r? |
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According to Widener's.....WOLF Sm Mag Rifle primers are the recommended flavor for loading .223/5.56mm. Like according to Remingtion.......they say to use their #7-1/2 Sm. Rilfe Primer and NOT their #6-1/2 Sm. Rifle Primer, when loading for .223/5.56mm. ____________________________________________ BTW.......it's NOT ALWAYS the case, that Magnum Primers are the recommendation for re-loading .223/5.56mm. Use what the BOOK says to use. And, you may note, that sometimes, only certain powders will be spec'ed for Mag. primers. Now, OK.....there maybe a "PROBLEM." Because, sometimes the primers you happen to have on hand, may not match the BOOK. Currently, there aren't many re-loading BOOKs that have WOLF brand primers spec'ed. So, buy the right ones. OR....... IF you elect to subsitute the primer brands (or standard for magnum).........REMEMBER: Start to out low and work your way up. Watch for the classic signs of overpressure. Overpressure signs (photos), look about half way down the page......... www.radomski.us/njhp/cart_tech.htm Aloha, Mark |
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