Does anyone have any reloading data for a AR pistol? Im using a 7.5" barrel & 55gn soft points. Thanks
reloading for AR pistol
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Pshell, I have been loading for it like a rifle. But heard of some people loading blue dot in it with good results. Just wanted to know if anyone here has loaded for a 7.5" barrel with pistol powder. Thanks for any info on this if anyone has any pistol data for the AR.
Pshell, I have been loading for it like a rifle. But heard of some people loading blue dot in it with good results. Just wanted to know if anyone here has loaded for a 7.5" barrel with pistol powder. Thanks for any info on this if anyone has any pistol data for the AR.
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Are they doing it to make it sub-sonic? I've not shot a 7.5, but my 10.3'' likes the same Varget and TAC loads the 18'' AR likes. I guess by like, I mean it runs well with them and is more than accurate.
I'd be interested in the benefit of running Bluedot.
Are they doing it to make it sub-sonic? I've not shot a 7.5, but my 10.3'' likes the same Varget and TAC loads the 18'' AR likes. I guess by like, I mean it runs well with them and is more than accurate.
I'd be interested in the benefit of running Bluedot.
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I have been loading IMR 8208 in mine, same load as for a rifle and it shoots great with it. But i know its not burning all the powder, so im just thinking about a pistol powder for the short barrel. Less powder, less of a fire ball out the barrel. Not really wanting it for subs, just less flash and unburnt powder.
I have been loading IMR 8208 in mine, same load as for a rifle and it shoots great with it. But i know its not burning all the powder, so im just thinking about a pistol powder for the short barrel. Less powder, less of a fire ball out the barrel. Not really wanting it for subs, just less flash and unburnt powder.
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I played with this idea with in quickload and one combo I wanted to try was a 45gr tsx under IMR 4227. I wouldn't trust any bullet to "fragment" at 7.5" velocities. someone offered me a price I couldn't refuse before I could test this theory.
I played with this idea with in quickload and one combo I wanted to try was a 45gr tsx under IMR 4227. I wouldn't trust any bullet to "fragment" at 7.5" velocities. someone offered me a price I couldn't refuse before I could test this theory.
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Im not going to hunt with this load. Im not looking for a sub load, im just wanting a load to shoot & plink with. Something that uses less powder with the same bang for my buck. Just something over 2000 fps.
Im not going to hunt with this load. Im not looking for a sub load, im just wanting a load to shoot & plink with. Something that uses less powder with the same bang for my buck. Just something over 2000 fps.
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wasn't going to hunt with mine either. had mine as a trunk gun. if your just going to plink and looking for value I think a keg of wc844 would be cheaper than less of a faster powder that may not reliably cycle the gun. my reasoning behind the tsx bullet with imr 4227 was to have a 30 round capable, pdw sized weapon that was legal to carry without paying a $200 tax stamp that could still yeild possible 45 caliber expansion, less muzzle blast and still meet the 12" penetration standard.
wasn't going to hunt with mine either. had mine as a trunk gun. if your just going to plink and looking for value I think a keg of wc844 would be cheaper than less of a faster powder that may not reliably cycle the gun. my reasoning behind the tsx bullet with imr 4227 was to have a 30 round capable, pdw sized weapon that was legal to carry without paying a $200 tax stamp that could still yeild possible 45 caliber expansion, less muzzle blast and still meet the 12" penetration standard.
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Thats a good idea! Im just shooting and plinking with mine. I love shooting it and toying with it.
Thats a good idea! Im just shooting and plinking with mine. I love shooting it and toying with it.
