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.308 match loads for an M1A

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03 April 2002, 16:50
<abnrigger>
.308 match loads for an M1A
I recently purchased an M1A and am looking for a good match load for it. It is just a standard grade rifle, but it shot so well at the range the first time I had it out with just factory ammo I thought what the heck let�s see what she�ll do with some decent handloads.
04 April 2002, 02:50
<eldeguello>
I got excellent results with 42 grains of IMR 4064 and Sierra 168-grain match bullets in GI Match brass, Federal 210 primers, in an M14. So it should do about the same in an M1A.

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Larry

04 April 2002, 03:00
<Daryl Elder>
Try 44.0gr. Varget with Hornady's 168BTHPM. There was also an interesting article in the August '94 issue of 'Modern Gun' on how to do a cheap accurizing job on the M1-A. I tried it and the result was 5 shot groups into just over an inch at 100 yds. with this load. Good luck!
04 April 2002, 04:37
R-WEST
Sorry to jump into your topic here, but, I'm looking for some GI brass for the 7.62. I had a supply of LC-81's, but, they're getting long in the tooth. What GI brass are you using, and, where do you get it?

Thanx,

R-WEST