MK316 Mod0

[Harv24]

So I have been researching this new issue sniper rd for 7.62mm systems and found that for once..I'm already using something close to it. I'm referring to the powder choice of IMR4064.

I have been reloading with it for my bolt gun.. my M1A and for my Garand in 30/06.

Its been a good low cost powder that is always available. lots of data and recieoes and seems like a good workhorse powder.

I see where the MK316 rd is a 175 SMK being pushed by 41.7gr's. of IMR4064.

So while I wait another week until my barrel gets threaded for a little Bastard Brake...I'm going to load up some of this and see how it shoots.
I also picked up a 100 rds of Hornady 178 ELD-X and want to try that as a comparison. along with the 168 gr SMKs I already have loaded with 42.grs of 4064.

First time I have went above 168gr ...curious to see how it works.

Anyone else replicate this load?

 

[MM5326]

Never replicated the load, but have shot thousands of rounds of it. It is the most accurate factory ammunition I've ever shot. One lot of ammo gave me an SD of 4fps. If you're shooting 600 yards and beyond you'll like the 175smk's.

 

[Harv24]

Finally got to the range to try these.. WOW... 1/4" at 100 thru my 24" barrel.. ran them out on paper out to 300yds.. stayed below 1MOA.

I'm loading up another batch.... same recipe...