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[EricCartmann]

Another very accurate load I tried is 44.4gr H-Varget, Winchester Brass, Federal GMM large rifle primers, and 168gr HPBT Sierra Matchkings.

I did not load this ammo, and I did not have a chrono that day, but that 44.4gr of H-Varget seems very hot to me. In LC brass might want to start at 43gr. I have tried 42gr in LC brass, and though accurate, is a way underpowered.

Pics here of that range day with this powder in my M1A Mark14_ModCartmann:
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Here are some more pics (My FAL and buddies AR-10 in action):
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[AZXD]

Great and that sucks.
I guess I've got about 6 weeks to go.

1300 in 10mm = 313.79 suggested retail (after subtracting for shipping) back on a $421 purchase .... How can anyone complain.
Math says the press and dies cost me $108

Originally Posted by EricCartmann

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Originally Posted by Liquid Rhino
Nice Eric...how long did the rebate for the bullets take? I sent the forms out about 2 weeks ago.

I haven't had any issues w/ pistol cartidges on station #5 yet (knock on wood), but then again I'm using Hornady's flavor of TC die which seems to do the trick.


I think it was about 8 weeks. I kinda forgot about it, so when the bullets came home I was pleasantly surprised

[RobFMJ]

Originally Posted by EricCartmann

Another very accurate load I tried is 44.4gr H-Varget, Winchester Brass, Federal GMM large rifle primers, and 168gr HPBT Sierra Matchkings.

I did not load this ammo, and I did not have a chrono that day, but that 44.4gr of H-Varget seems very hot to me. In LC brass might want to start at 43gr. I have tried 42gr in LC brass, and though accurate, is a way underpowered.

Meh, I cant find Winchester .308 brass anywhere

[FALAZ]

Originally Posted by rickett

Haha! Look who's singin' a new song! Glad to hear it! Have fun with those loads and be safe.

Come on rickett, He's not singing a new song he was just being a douche on the other thread,

[EricCartmann]

Originally Posted by FALAZ

Come on rickett, He's not singing a new song he was just being a douche on the other thread,

I found another friend!

[Jack the Toad]

Originally Posted by EricCartmann

Google is your friend. Search on "favorite 223 load" or something like that and you will find lots of data. For spec sheets, I found a Sierra 223 sheet I really like, I can email it to you if you want. For 308, I got some info from someone online and that works for me.

Do you have a chrono? Do you have a scale? Calipers? Those three tools are really needed to make accurate loads.

But also, what kinda bullet? what kinda casing are you using? What powder? primer? I have a starting point for H4895, H335, and HVarget for LC brass and the following bullets: 223 55gr FMJ, 223 69gr HPBT, 308 147gr FMJ, 308 168gr HPBT.

For plinking loads, I like 55gr FMJ in LC Brass, 24gr H335, with CCI 400 primer, 2" for 20 shot groups. It is slightly underpowered at 100FPS slower than M193, but again this is for plinking and no need to stress the gun for the sake of plinking. I have also found 23gr of H335 reliably cycles so you can make even less pressure if you want, but this low and accuracy will suffer.

Yes to the scale and calipers. No chrono. I have assembled some very good loads without one though. At least if you go by accuracy and reliability. I weigh every charge. clean primer pockets, clean the brass and occasionally trim the brass for uniformity. It's not fast, but I get excellent loads.

[EricCartmann]

Originally Posted by Jack the Toad

Yes to the scale and calipers. No chrono. I have assembled some very good loads without one though. At least if you go by accuracy and reliability. I weigh every charge. clean primer pockets, clean the brass and occasionally trim the brass for uniformity. It's not fast, but I get excellent loads.

yeah i do the same on every case whether i am making plinking loads or accurate loads. i don't think a chrono is essential, but it is nice to have.

[EricCartmann]

Originally Posted by EricCartmann

I think it was about 8 weeks. I kinda forgot about it, so when the bullets came home I was pleasantly surprised

correction, it was only 4 weeks, i got the returned cashed check back today. i forgot i had to pay $36 total for the shipping of 1200 rounds. So I did not get them completely for free

[Liquid Rhino]

Originally Posted by EricCartmann

correction, it was only 4 weeks, i got the returned cashed check back today. i forgot i had to pay $36 total for the shipping of 1200 rounds. So I did not get them completely for free

Haha... true. Looks like my wait is over - only 2 weeks! Got my package from Hornady today Woohoo...That's Gangsta!

[RobFMJ]

Aw, that makes me want to buy something big and shiny from Hornady