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Re: 50 Cal loads M8 bullet
I also load 215gr of 5010! This load is out of LC brass, CCI #35 primers, and topped with BAll, AP, or API.
Two other guys that shoot 50's also load the same!
Attached is a cut sheet! Use for ref only!
Terry
I also load 215gr of 5010! This load is out of LC brass, CCI #35 primers, and topped with BAll, AP, or API.
Two other guys that shoot 50's also load the same!
Attached is a cut sheet! Use for ref only!
Terry
Re: 50 Cal loads M8 bullet
You sure that is a 622 grain bullet? Most are 647-649 API or 690-700 black tip AP. Or the 619 APIT's they are different and need to adjust powder levels accordingly. Remeasure them and tell me what you have.
You sure that is a 622 grain bullet? Most are 647-649 API or 690-700 black tip AP. Or the 619 APIT's they are different and need to adjust powder levels accordingly. Remeasure them and tell me what you have.
Re: 50 Cal loads M8 bullet
Some of the South African ball I heard was on the low end of the 620's.
Terry
Some of the South African ball I heard was on the low end of the 620's.
Terry
Re: 50 Cal loads M8 bullet
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You sure that is a 622 grain bullet? Most are 647-649 API or 690-700 black tip AP. Or the 619 APIT's they are different and need to adjust powder levels accordingly. Remeasure them and tell me what you have. </div></div>
His bullet weight is on the money for M8 pr my cut sheet!
Terry
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You sure that is a 622 grain bullet? Most are 647-649 API or 690-700 black tip AP. Or the 619 APIT's they are different and need to adjust powder levels accordingly. Remeasure them and tell me what you have. </div></div>
His bullet weight is on the money for M8 pr my cut sheet!
Terry
Re: 50 Cal loads M8 bullet
I don't normally use that projo. (legal issues her in Kalifornia) I do however get a lot of supplies from Hi-Tech and they are showing M8 as 649? Hmmm Don't know if the spec has changed or maybe something is wrong somewhere. Stan how about putting a few of those on a scale and letting us know.
I don't normally use that projo. (legal issues her in Kalifornia) I do however get a lot of supplies from Hi-Tech and they are showing M8 as 649? Hmmm Don't know if the spec has changed or maybe something is wrong somewhere. Stan how about putting a few of those on a scale and letting us know.
Re: 50 Cal loads M8 bullet
I got several thousand API's from Pat's a few years ago.
Tossed 10-15 form seprate cans on the MXX-123 and they are all in the 620-625gr range!
Terry
However, it would pay for him to check what he has. The 215gr load works well for my Ball, AP, and API's. Most guys on the FCSA board are shooting 215gr.
Another good site for 50 cal info is North Coast Shootes. There are a bunch of 50 shooters on that site! Nick Mullet is the guy that runs the site! He also arranges many 1000yd matches for 50 shooters.
He has a forum will lots of guys that shoot 50's. Just another source for info!
North Coast Shooters
Terry
I got several thousand API's from Pat's a few years ago.
Tossed 10-15 form seprate cans on the MXX-123 and they are all in the 620-625gr range!
Terry
However, it would pay for him to check what he has. The 215gr load works well for my Ball, AP, and API's. Most guys on the FCSA board are shooting 215gr.
Another good site for 50 cal info is North Coast Shootes. There are a bunch of 50 shooters on that site! Nick Mullet is the guy that runs the site! He also arranges many 1000yd matches for 50 shooters.
He has a forum will lots of guys that shoot 50's. Just another source for info!
North Coast Shooters
Terry
Re: 50 Cal loads M8 bullet
Well there you have it. Thanks Terry
When I get home I will have to put that into Quickload and check out what I get. Those look like a lot of fun, to bad it is a no-no here. I have been using mostly the 690 black tip AP and AMax
Well there you have it. Thanks Terry
When I get home I will have to put that into Quickload and check out what I get. Those look like a lot of fun, to bad it is a no-no here. I have been using mostly the 690 black tip AP and AMax
Re: 50 Cal loads M8 bullet
Back when Talon Mfg announced that they must cease operations! A buudy and me pulled all our funny money and made a run to Pat's. I grabbed as much unsized ball, AP, API, tracer, and some Spotter. Also grabed a few thou of the 308 CBC 147gr pull downs. This was one of the smartest things I can admit to doing in my life! Now its tuff to find! Seeing 50 Ammo for $4-$5 a pop makes me want to puke! With what I stashed I can reload for $.067/round. Got lots of buddys with 50's but they only shoot 10 rounds on a range trip! When my buddy and I go it's rare that we shoot less than 40 rounds each.
Like my dad said "follow the 7 P's" and you will be ok.
Terry
Back when Talon Mfg announced that they must cease operations! A buudy and me pulled all our funny money and made a run to Pat's. I grabbed as much unsized ball, AP, API, tracer, and some Spotter. Also grabed a few thou of the 308 CBC 147gr pull downs. This was one of the smartest things I can admit to doing in my life! Now its tuff to find! Seeing 50 Ammo for $4-$5 a pop makes me want to puke! With what I stashed I can reload for $.067/round. Got lots of buddys with 50's but they only shoot 10 rounds on a range trip! When my buddy and I go it's rare that we shoot less than 40 rounds each.
Like my dad said "follow the 7 P's" and you will be ok.
Terry
Re: 50 Cal loads M8 bullet
You scored. Only thing better would have been a shipping container full.
You scored. Only thing better would have been a shipping container full.
Re: 50 Cal loads M8 bullet
The Dodge Ram he had was dragging ass from Ohio back to the Burgh!!
That day a guy can up from TN to deliver loaded 50's to Brian! We unloaded a good 500 cans out of that guys van! Don't know how the shocks held out! He had every can sold before they was unloaded. Took them all to Knob creek!
Might have to make another run out to Pat's! He just started allowing guys to pick up at the warehouse again! The last year and a half they would not allow anyone to pick up and that sucked! It was worth the drive from the Burgh to pats to save on the S&H and HAZMAT's.
Terry
The Dodge Ram he had was dragging ass from Ohio back to the Burgh!!
That day a guy can up from TN to deliver loaded 50's to Brian! We unloaded a good 500 cans out of that guys van! Don't know how the shocks held out! He had every can sold before they was unloaded. Took them all to Knob creek!
Might have to make another run out to Pat's! He just started allowing guys to pick up at the warehouse again! The last year and a half they would not allow anyone to pick up and that sucked! It was worth the drive from the Burgh to pats to save on the S&H and HAZMAT's.
Terry
Re: 50 Cal loads M8 bullet
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Those look like a lot of fun, to bad it is a no-no here. I have been using mostly the 690 black tip AP and AMax </div></div>
The spotters are really fun! 650yd steel plate with spotters! Trace, then Flash bang on impact! Guys love to pop a few off at the range!
A Real crowd pleaser! LOL!
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Terry
This was out of my AR50 at 650yds!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Those look like a lot of fun, to bad it is a no-no here. I have been using mostly the 690 black tip AP and AMax </div></div>
The spotters are really fun! 650yd steel plate with spotters! Trace, then Flash bang on impact! Guys love to pop a few off at the range!
A Real crowd pleaser! LOL!
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Terry
This was out of my AR50 at 650yds!
