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Posted: 11/12/2008 9:14:05 AM EDT
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What is the heaviest bullet that I can load into a 5.56 case and still fit in the magazine? I would prefer something solid (like FMJ) as opposed to hollowpoint, but I'll take what I can get.
ETA: Case capacity is not an issue because I will be using light loads. |
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77gr is the biggest. Was. Until recently when Berger unveiled the 82 grain HPBT. A BC of .450, compared to their 80 grain VLD of .471. What really amazes me is their 77 grain bullet is only .389. Will the 82 stabilize in a 1/8 twist barrel? Yes. It is the same length as the 80s, only with a 77 "nosecone". It is the ogive that determines if the bullet can be loaded to mag length. If the nosecone length is over 0.500", it is a single load bullet unless you have special magazines. There are a few out there, one requires a different bolt stop and only holds 8 rounds. Ok for CMP but impractical for most. |
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