Do you weigh each load of powder when reloading for an ar-15 like you would a precision .308 load or do you let your powder measure do the work? Asking opinions.
Do you precisely measure your M4 .223 loads?
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Re: Do you precisely measure your M4 .223 loads?
I pick a powder that will meter well out of a Dillon 650 progressive powder thrower. I'll work up a 5.56 load in .2 grain increments that also shoots good with the group above and below it in powder charge. This way if the powder charge is off .1 or even .2 grains (but .2 grains is a high variance), the ammo will still shoot well. If it's a very finky load that has a small sweet spot and the loads above and below it are crappy, then I'll try a diiferent powder and start over.
I pick a powder that will meter well out of a Dillon 650 progressive powder thrower. I'll work up a 5.56 load in .2 grain increments that also shoots good with the group above and below it in powder charge. This way if the powder charge is off .1 or even .2 grains (but .2 grains is a high variance), the ammo will still shoot well. If it's a very finky load that has a small sweet spot and the loads above and below it are crappy, then I'll try a diiferent powder and start over.
Re: Do you precisely measure your M4 .223 loads?
The ammo would be my SHTF ammo. Not for match or competition, but ammo I would use if I ever had defend myself or country. Basically my life would be dependent on it.
The ammo would be my SHTF ammo. Not for match or competition, but ammo I would use if I ever had defend myself or country. Basically my life would be dependent on it.
Re: Do you precisely measure your M4 .223 loads?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MALLARD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if im making blasting ammo i just throw powder , but if im shooting for accuracy i take the time to weight them out. </div></div>
What do u mean "Blasting Ammo"
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MALLARD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if im making blasting ammo i just throw powder , but if im shooting for accuracy i take the time to weight them out. </div></div>
What do u mean "Blasting Ammo"
Re: Do you precisely measure your M4 .223 loads?
For SHTF ammo, a simple powder dump close to your desired charge will work fine. Just don't run max charges for the overs you'll also get.
For SHTF ammo, a simple powder dump close to your desired charge will work fine. Just don't run max charges for the overs you'll also get.
Re: Do you precisely measure your M4 .223 loads?
I dump a good metering ball powder like Accurate 2230 with an old Dillon 1050 and whatever is on sale 55 FMJ. Not accuracy loads I'm just looking for 100% funtion "blasting ammo". I found just dumping will hold 2-3 MOA out of everything I have.
I dump a good metering ball powder like Accurate 2230 with an old Dillon 1050 and whatever is on sale 55 FMJ. Not accuracy loads I'm just looking for 100% funtion "blasting ammo". I found just dumping will hold 2-3 MOA out of everything I have.
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