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Posted: 4/26/2024 8:07:59 PM EDT
Managed to get 500 from American Reloading a month ago. Anyone have experience with them or the 62gr flat base version? Trying to decide between Shooter's World Tactical Rifle, H335, TAC, and now Midwest Powders MP518 (StaBALL Match). Not expecting great groups, but 2" and good velocity in 5.56 pressure would be fine with me
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USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 10:10:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MikeScouter]
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I purchased a 1000 64 grain SP FB bullets from AR. I haven't reloaded anything yet and it will most likely be a while. I have H335, A2460 and Tac on hand. I will probably test all of these powders, I might even try some Varget but I'm leaning toward A2460 and Tac being the better powder choice.
I haven't tried Staball Match but it also looks like a good choice. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:08:32 PM EDT
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My two loads with the 62 gr TBBC consist of Lake City brass, CCI 41 primers, both with an OAL of 2.175".
Ramshot TAC 24.8gr with a velocity of 2690 FPS out of a 14.5" barrel. Accurate 2520 27.2gr with a velocity of 2640 FPS out of an 11.5" barrel. (this is a pretty hot load) Both loads are decently accurate but I've never been totally happy with them. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 12:44:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nobody69s: My two loads with the 62 gr TBBC consist of Lake City brass, CCI 41 primers, both with an OAL of 2.175". Ramshot TAC 24.8gr with a velocity of 2690 FPS out of a 14.5" barrel. Accurate 2520 27.2gr with a velocity of 2640 FPS out of an 11.5" barrel. (this is a pretty hot load) Both loads are decently accurate but I've never been totally happy with them. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 12:46:19 PM EDT
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I have loaded many 64gr Nosler BSB, not exactly the same but similar bullets. I believe my load is 23.8gr 8208 in lake city, with CCI450s. Its a pretty stout load if I recall, works well in my gun, definitely up in 556 range.
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Posted: 4/27/2024 4:20:24 PM EDT
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Well FWIW, I load alot of 62gr FMJ and lately SP, pulls from various manufacturers.
24.4gr of H335 is accurate, & yields: 2605 FPS w/ 11.5" 2701 FPS w/14.5" 2839 FPS w/16" 2902 FPS w/18" |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 4/28/2024 3:13:41 PM EDT
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24.5gr of TAC has worked for me.
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MT, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 10:39:06 AM EDT
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Thanks, everyone. I'll make a ladder with TAC and see what happens for velocity and groups.
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MT, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:43:59 AM EDT
[Last Edit: spyderboy03]
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TAC ladder loaded up. Possibility of trying it tomorrow. 24.6, 24.8, 25, and 25.2.
ETA: aimed for an OAL of 2.245, but it's a fairly sizeable range due to tips.  |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2024 2:56:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By spyderboy03: TAC ladder loaded up. Possibility of trying it tomorrow. 24.6, 24.8, 25, and 25.2. ETA: aimed for an OAL of 2.245, but it's a fairly sizeable range due to tips. https://i.imgur.com/sCeOvPL.jpg Why so long? I just seat them to the center of the cannelure and the variation from the tips usually is still within the cannelure. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2024 3:31:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: spyderboy03]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mblades: Why so long? I just seat them to the center of the cannelure and the variation from the tips usually is still within the cannelure. In my experience, it seems like accuracy with most loads is better around 2.245-2.255. If these get me good velocity but not accuracy, I'll try seating them deeper. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: Yesterday 9:31:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By spyderboy03: TAC ladder loaded up. Possibility of trying it tomorrow. 24.6, 24.8, 25, and 25.2. ETA: aimed for an OAL of 2.245, but it's a fairly sizeable range due to tips. https://i.imgur.com/sCeOvPL.jpg Is that your “go to the range test box” with 300BLK in there also? If you continue to mix calibers, especially one that’ll feed in your 5.56 rifle, all I have to say is be careful. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: Yesterday 4:08:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11B3XCIB: Is that your "go to the range test box" with 300BLK in there also? If you continue to mix calibers, especially one that'll feed in your 5.56 rifle, all I have to say is be careful. |
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Posted: Yesterday 11:40:33 PM EDT
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I used 26.0 A2520 with the 62 gr TBBC, which was top end of .223 pressure per published info…
Also used 25.0 A2520 with Win Power Point 64 gr soft points, but those are more of a regular soft point and not a barrier projectile with a solid copper base. Also near top end for .223 specs. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: Today 12:42:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tac556: I used 26.0 A2520 with the 62 gr TBBC, which was top end of .223 pressure per published info Also used 25.0 A2520 with Win Power Point 64 gr soft points, but those are more of a regular soft point and not a barrier projectile with a solid copper base. Also near top end for .223 specs. If American Reloading gets more of these or 62's and I can snag some, I may rework with my MP518. Otherwise, I've got 2 pounds of TAC specifically for these 500. Well, I had 1 open pound and bought a second the other day. |
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