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Posted: 3/12/2007 5:06:04 PM EDT
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hey guys. I was wondering if it is "safe" to shoot 180 grain bullets in the m1a. I have shot probably 30 180 grain bullets through my m1a. I ask because I have just recently heard that they can damage the rifle. I dont want to do anything stupid to damage it so I ask! I appreciate it. - John |
| I don't know, I'm one of these skeptical guys about all that being bad for your rifle. However, I'm kind of anal so I wouldn't do it. I'd stick with the under 168 crowd. Although I've heard HSM makes a milspec match 175 grainer. I wouldn't be against that but the 168's are probably a safer bet. Or any of the 150 grainers. Some people say don't shoot soft points too because it can bung up your gas system. Small shards of lead from feeding. Now that makes sense to me. And your 180's are probably soft points. Either way, I doubt you've harmed your rifle too much and more than likely not at all. But maybe you should do some more research before shooting more of those and come to a conclusion you're comfortable with. M1A's are great rifles IMHO. |
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Thanks for the reply. The last thing I would want to do is damage my high dollar rifle. The 180 grain bullets that I have are actually FMJ. They are made by sellier & bellot. I have tried to do research on the right bullets to shoot and I can't seem to come across anything. I checked my owners manual and there is no specifics in there about the proper grained bullet to shoot. Does anyone else have any suggestions/opinions? - John |
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USGI: M-118 and M-118SB 173gr M-118LR 175gr M-852 168gr Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr Sierra Matchking 180gr used in handloads for the M14 Rifle. 180gr is the practical ceiling for bullets in the M-14. I have seen a bolt roller get cracked in half by using Sierra Matchking 190gr handloads in a M-14 NM Rifle for long range shooting for one season. |
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