does anyone have a good semi auto load for the M1A I have a M-21 and have been using 44 gr of rl15 and a 168 some poeple here say that this could damage the rifle ??
Thanks in advance
Bill
Thanks in advance
Bill
Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?
Bill....I use 42gr h4895 and 43gr of IMR 4064
Gaz
Bill....I use 42gr h4895 and 43gr of IMR 4064
Gaz
Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?
I use 42.2gr of IMR4064 for the 175SMK <*> Edited to mention Remington brass <*>, and would suggest you try that as is before going any higher; and if you did go higher, don't go far.
Hotloads can be more accurate, and this one is decidedly warm and nearing a hotload; but long experience says genuine hotloads are never worth the throat wear. If you're not sure, look at the fired primers. If the edges are square sharp, rather than at least small rounded, it's a hotload.
Greg
I use 42.2gr of IMR4064 for the 175SMK <*> Edited to mention Remington brass <*>, and would suggest you try that as is before going any higher; and if you did go higher, don't go far.
Hotloads can be more accurate, and this one is decidedly warm and nearing a hotload; but long experience says genuine hotloads are never worth the throat wear. If you're not sure, look at the fired primers. If the edges are square sharp, rather than at least small rounded, it's a hotload.
Greg
Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?
spcificall looking for a 600 yd load 168 ?
or 175?
Thanks
spcificall looking for a 600 yd load 168 ?
or 175?
Thanks
Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?
175Mk, win case, win primer 41 grains H-4895. Scary consistant/accurate all the way out.
175Mk, win case, win primer 41 grains H-4895. Scary consistant/accurate all the way out.
Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?
My load is a definitely supersonic 175SMK from an M1A/M14 load at 1000yd. Been known to shoot rather well from some bolt guns too. But it's not something you want to 'improve upon' by upping the charge.
Greg
My load is a definitely supersonic 175SMK from an M1A/M14 load at 1000yd. Been known to shoot rather well from some bolt guns too. But it's not something you want to 'improve upon' by upping the charge.
Greg
Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?
I've had great luck with LC case, 41.5gr R-15, 168SMK.
I've had great luck with LC case, 41.5gr R-15, 168SMK.
Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?
I will start using the 41.5 gr of rl 15 and a 168 SMK, I want to start shooting 600 yd competition with it .
I will start using the 41.5 gr of rl 15 and a 168 SMK, I want to start shooting 600 yd competition with it .
Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?
Read.. Reloading for the Match M-14
http://www.zediker.com/downloads/m14.html
Read.. Reloading for the Match M-14
http://www.zediker.com/downloads/m14.html
