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I just loaded 20 rounds of 308 Win with: 155 gr A-Max, 45.0 gr IMR 4895 CCI #200 LRP OAL 2.800 LFCD I didn't realize 7.62x51mm for gas guns and 308 Win were listed separately in Hornady's Manual. Can they be used in my FAL? Or should I just reserve them for my Ruger M77 Hawkeye Laminate Compact? | ||
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the max load in my books are 47.0 gr. of IMR 4895 | |||
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Which books do you have? Is the 47.0 gr load listed for 308 Win or for 7.62X51mm NATO? | |||
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i also took a looke at HODGDON LOAD DATA .COM take a look there | |||
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In my opinion that is too much powder for a gas gun. FAL's have an adjustable gas system but it is a lot easier on the gun to dial down the powder charge than the gas. I have run my own tests in a M1a and a good load is a 155 gr Nosler with 42.5 grs IMR 4895. Out of a bolt gun this is just at 2700 fps. GI ball tested 100 fps faster, but so what, I am looking for accuracy and long life on the rifle and brass. | |||
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