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Posted: 12/9/2009 3:03:52 PM EDT
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Hey guys I am new to the reloading world as well as this forum. I recently just started to reload and shot my first five (5) 7.62x51 loads today! I just have a few quesitons and any other advice will be greatly received.
I am currently loading 147 grn fmj in fedearl match grade brass, using IMR 4895 around 33.5 grains? does this seem like a good starting point? I have read up on some dope for them and I have seen normaly around 44 grains or so. But 33.5 for that 147 decent yes? I am wanting to start reloading 9mm. What would be the ideal powder, projectiles? I am looking to feed them into a 9mm M-4 set up. Not looking for self defense or anything just range rounds for the most part. Finally looking into doing some .223 here and there, same questions powder, projectiles. Thanks guys! Edit: Also just bought a tumbler using walnut median. Do you have to add brass polisher? Is it really necessary? |
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Dugan,
IMR 4895 is a good all purpose powder for the 308. Hodgdon, IMR, and Winchester all are owned by the same guys and their load data on their website is extensive. One of the things that keeps me coming back to Hodgdon and IMR specifically is the amount of load data they have available for all calibers. In 223 Remington alone they have over three pages of weights/charge combos available. Just stick to the load data and work from there. I have found that H355, H322, Varget, Benchmark, and BL(C)-2 tend to work really well in 223 and 308 ... they also work in a vast number of other calibers as well. One other thing about those powders are that they can be used on nearly all the range of bullet weights. When I am reloading 9mm to punch paper I stick with a 115g FMJ and use Titegroup or Bullseye with it. Either one of those powders can be used on a number of pistol cartridges. All of these powders listed meter extremely well in progressive presses and do not have to be compressed for the most part ... unless your loading barn-burning rounds. Sarg |
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Hey guys I am new to the reloading world as well as this forum. I recently just started to reload and shot my first five (5) 7.62x51 loads today! I just have a few quesitons and any other advice will be greatly received. I am currently loading 147 grn fmj in fedearl match grade brass, using IMR 4895 around 33.5 grains? does this seem like a good starting point? I have read up on some dope for them and I have seen normaly around 44 grains or so. But 33.5 for that 147 decent yes? I am wanting to start reloading 9mm. What would be the ideal powder, projectiles? I am looking to feed them into a 9mm M-4 set up. Not looking for self defense or anything just range rounds for the most part. Finally looking into doing some .223 here and there, same questions powder, projectiles. Thanks guys! Edit: Also just bought a tumbler using walnut median. Do you have to add brass polisher? Is it really necessary? Which Reloading Manual(s) are you using? |
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Welcome aboard!
I've been reloading since the mid to late 80's. I used to think I knew a fair amount about reloading........and then came the internet. This is a hell of a resource between forums like this one and web pages with specific loads for semiautos. I saw a hell of a lot more details that I didn't contemplate before. Buy more than one manual and read them cover to cover. |
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Hey guys I am new to the reloading world as well as this forum. I recently just started to reload and shot my first five (5) 7.62x51 loads today! I just have a few questions and any other advice will be greatly received. I am currently loading 147 gr fmj in Federal match grade brass, using IMR 4895 around 33.5 grains? Your powder charge is below the start load. That is bad, don't do that again. Please reread your reloading manual. The part about selecting powder and picking loads. The "Start" load is the minimum powder charge, which will be safe in all rifles. With some powders light powder charges can cause a detonation (Kaboom). Or maybe the bullet won't leave the muzzle, fire another round with a blocked barrel.... K-boom. does this seem like a good starting point? NO, see above. I have read up on some dope for them and I have seen normally around 44 grains or so. But 33.5 for that 147 decent yes? NO, begin loading the "start" load and work up watching for pressure signs. Shoot groups to determine which load shoots the most accurate. I am wanting to start reloading 9mm. What would be the ideal powder, projectiles? I am looking to feed them into a 9mm M-4 set up. Not looking for self defense or anything just range rounds for the most part. I like the 115 gr bullets, accurate, not as expansive as other weights. 125 gr bullets work well also. Light target loads, TiteGroup, W-231, Unique. Full power loads, Power Pistol, Blue Dot, True Blue. Finally looking into doing some .223 here and there, same questions powder, projectiles. Thanks guys! Start with 55 gr FMJBT's (Hornady' s are the best), ball powder; BLC2, Tac, AA-2230, H-335, W-748, any of these. After loading with IMR-4895, you will love how ball powders measure. Edit: Also just bought a tumbler using walnut median. Do you have to add brass polisher? Is it really necessary? Depends on how much bling you want. For bling, use a brass polish. Read up at the top of the page, also the "Useful Threads" thread. A lot of good info there. You got off to an unsafe start, reloading can be a safe hobby but you have to be able to follow instructions. Don't believe that you can out think the reloading manuals, follow the given loads to be safe. Welcome aboard, please be safe. |
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