I recently had a smith put a new barrel in my RRA AR (Kreiger, 20" SS, 1:7.7), and it really seems to like 77gr, especially Federal Gold Match. I'm getting ready to work up some new new loads with 77gr SMK and already have some Varget and RE15.
The most common load for this combo (77gr and 1:7.7 barrel) seems to be 24.5gr of either powder. However, Hodgon lists a max of 23.7 compressed for Varget, and Reliant a max of 24.1 for RE15. Am I missing something here? Common loads over max?
I primarily shoot only out to 100yds, but may begin to try longer distances this winter.
The most common load for this combo (77gr and 1:7.7 barrel) seems to be 24.5gr of either powder. However, Hodgon lists a max of 23.7 compressed for Varget, and Reliant a max of 24.1 for RE15. Am I missing something here? Common loads over max?
I primarily shoot only out to 100yds, but may begin to try longer distances this winter.