Reloading 62 gr for AR-15

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BonesofGa.
May 28, 2009, 05:38 PM
O.K. I'm reloading using L.C. '04 brass, 62 grain SS109 bullets, BL-C2, and Winchester small rifle primers. I have Lee dies that come with the 1.6 cc dipper. The dipper measures right at 25.4 grains. There's not a whole lot of info on the 62. So, is this within safe pressure? I don't post alot, but been here for a while, and fairly new to reloading, I would appreciate everybody's opinion. On another note, I also have I.M.R. 3031 that I use for my 30-06. Would it be compatible for the 62 gr? Thanks everybody!
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NCsmitty
May 28, 2009, 06:12 PM
Looking at the Hodgdon site, you are near the high end using LC brass, but should be ok. If you have a powder scale, I would try 24.5 to start to make sure a jump to 25.4 would be safe and that you aren't getting too aggressive with a starting load.
IMR3031 will work, but is faster burning and I feel BLC2 is better for your application.
Look at the Hodgdon site for data and use the 63gr bullet data.

www.hodgdon.com

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