Anyone have a good load for .308 win for use in a semi auto? Im currently using an ndm-86 and i have just started reloading. Right now i am using sierra 168 gr matchkings and imr 4064.
Reloading for ndm-86 in .308
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Re: Reloading for ndm-86 in .308
Thats a good combination in my AR10-T but I think a Dragunov is a whole lot different. I would start with some FMJ's and published load data. Work up slow and don't expect to get to max before the gas system gets cycling pretty hard. IMR 4064 was I believe a powder developed for the military and has the proper pressure characteristics for gas operated rifles. I could be all wrong. I know nothing about your rifle. Good luck.
Thats a good combination in my AR10-T but I think a Dragunov is a whole lot different. I would start with some FMJ's and published load data. Work up slow and don't expect to get to max before the gas system gets cycling pretty hard. IMR 4064 was I believe a powder developed for the military and has the proper pressure characteristics for gas operated rifles. I could be all wrong. I know nothing about your rifle. Good luck.
Re: Reloading for ndm-86 in .308
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JamesM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone have a good load for .308 win for use in a semi auto? Im currently using an ndm-86 and i have just started reloading. Right now i am using sierra 168 gr matchkings and imr 4064. </div></div>
I reload for an FN-FAL and HK-91 and while not the same thing, I do reload for a ChiCom AK-47. I think like the other guy said, 147/150s are probably what it's twisted for, but maybe not.
Just experiment. IMR 4064, IMR 4895, Varget, RL-15, VV-150 and H-4895 are the usual suspects with the 168 type weights.
Start low and work up, but not too low.
I brain farted a decaded ago and loaded up some 150s using IMR 4064 with light charges and they didn't come close to cycling the HK-91's bolt carrier group, lol.
Chris
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JamesM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone have a good load for .308 win for use in a semi auto? Im currently using an ndm-86 and i have just started reloading. Right now i am using sierra 168 gr matchkings and imr 4064. </div></div>
I reload for an FN-FAL and HK-91 and while not the same thing, I do reload for a ChiCom AK-47. I think like the other guy said, 147/150s are probably what it's twisted for, but maybe not.
Just experiment. IMR 4064, IMR 4895, Varget, RL-15, VV-150 and H-4895 are the usual suspects with the 168 type weights.
Start low and work up, but not too low.
I brain farted a decaded ago and loaded up some 150s using IMR 4064 with light charges and they didn't come close to cycling the HK-91's bolt carrier group, lol.
Chris
