I don't cast my own right now. Also, not too keen on cast for this application due to potential leading, both in the barrel and suppressor. Just a hassle I don't want to deal with.
If I had another .308 to play would I very well might though.
Thanks for the tips. I remember someone suggesting to turn the fmj's backwards. Just never gave it much thought. I can't find any Sierra or Hornady in stock but Midway has speer 30-30 150 gr rnfp in stock. I think I will try to get some ordered soon ...
A couple years back I had a good interst in reloading some subsonic .308 merely for fun. I read several threads all over the internet on powers and bullet choice and all the pro's and con's.
I settled on:
Traillboss
Regular .308 casings
Regular LR Primers
147 gr FMJ-BT
Rifle is 16.25 inch...
Wanted to add that I removed the mandrel that does the de-prime and X-portion. I've read that if it is screwed down too far it can make the cases hard to chamber. So it doesn't appear to be that either. However, after repeated re-sizings, it seems to go away.
Back again for some help. So I just started cooking up some loads for my new 17. I had some components in house so this is my load:
M80 147 GR FMJBT
2.78 OAL
Mixed brass, trimmed to 2.007
43 grs IMR4895 (higher charge based on suggestions for my fal last time I was here)
Small Base RCBS...
Thanks guys. I will try a higher charge and see if that helps. Hope everyone is having a good memorial day weekend!
Oh and the twist is 1:11. I have chronographed it a while ago and I believe it was around 2200-2400 fps, but I'll have to check my notes.
It's been a while since I've been here at THR. Reloading has taken a backseat. Anyway, I have a DS Arms SA58 (Fal) with a 16" barrel I am trying to develop a <3 MOA load for. I'll admit I'm not the most accurate shooter. When I bought the gun I would get 2.5-3 MOA with off the shelf American...
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