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Loads for Springfield M1A
13 November 2012, 16:06
RustyLoads for Springfield M1A
Just acquired a very nice M1A. I will be shooting 150 grain FMJs or Nosler Accubonds.
Anyone care to share their favorite recipe for M1A?
Rusty
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14 November 2012, 00:29
Richard II always find this site as a good starting point for gas guns:
NJ Highpower14 November 2012, 01:41
Lamar42 grs imr 4895. and a 150gr bullet
same load i use in every 308 i have ever had,bolt,semi,whatever.
14 November 2012, 02:46
Kevin Rohrer46.0gr of BLC2 with that bullet. It equals M80 Ball.
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14 November 2012, 18:23
gwindrider1I use 46.2 grns. of Win. 748. Proper burn rate and very accurate.
15 November 2012, 19:45
SaeedMy M1A Match rifle likes 43.3 gr Vihtavuori N140, with Federal 210 in RWS brass, and 168 Sierra MK. Velocity is 2550 fps.
I just finished building a HB rifle on a Hall action in 308 with a 0.334" neck.
Turning necks is not one of my favourite pastimes.
But, I turned a few cases and tried 48.0 grains of BL-C 2 with Berger 150 grainer, Federal 210M and RWS brass.
The very first group looks like a slightly enlarged one hole.
I have not got the target back, but this group looks very good.
17 November 2012, 08:10
richj168 hpbt, 40gr AR-Comp.
168 hpbt, 41gr I4895
Gun doesn't like 147's. Haven't tried 150's
For what ever reason 748,BLC2 never shot good in my M1A.
17 November 2012, 08:47
SaeedJust measured the first group I mentioned above.
0.166 for 5 shots.
Not bad for a first load in a new rifle!
20 November 2012, 11:31
Norman ConquestI agree w/ Kevin. I have used that BL-2 powder + load for years w/ great results.