Does anyone reload for this rifle, if so, what loads?
I would like to use the 168 gr. Hornady AMAX bullet.
Should the load be crimped?
Thanks in advance for all your help.

I've loaded the 168gr A-max for my Garands using IMR4895 or RL15, it's decently accurate but the SMK beats it in my rifles. Your DPMS will handle warmer loads than the Garand too.

Thanks for the info. What if any kind of crimp do you use?

I don't crimp, but I would look intoi Lee factory crimp die if you want to crimp.

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Originally posted by us_shooter:
Does anyone reload for this rifle, if so, what loads?
I would like to use the 168 gr. Hornady AMAX bullet.
Should the load be crimped?
Thanks in advance for all your help.

I found the 147 gr. FMJ's feed better than the soft points, and priced better too.

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I just developed a load for a DPMS SASS. 168gr amax over 46 gr of varget. At a hundred yards you can cover a 5 shot group with the top of a pepsi bottle.