Reloading the 5.7x28

[Carbon_15]

I picked up an FN FiveseveN pistol this weekend at the gunshow. I was wondering if you guys could share some reloading data with me using 40 grain bullets. Being a cheap-o I dont like to buy powder for just one caliber...I prefer powder that can multitask.
Currently I load .38, .380acp, .357, 30-06 and 7.62x39
Powder I have on hand that may be suitable:
Accurate 1680
Alliant Power Pistol
Alliant American Select

 

[Wilburt]

5.7 is not as commonly talked about around here but i've heard good things about the 5.7 forum found here:

http://www.fivesevenforum.com/viewforum.php?f=19&sid=1edc921c2a592f06b6fd3e3eeca01b9d

That might help you if others don't chime in.

 

[Carbon_15]

Thanks...data is pretty scarce there too. Figured I would cast a wide net.

 

[Walkalong]

The fiveseven forum is the best place for info. Reloading the 5.7 in the guns commonly used for it is unlike any other bottle necked caliber.

 

[LightningMan]

the only published data I have is for Ramshot True-Blue & and Accurate No.5# & No.7# Go to the FiveseveN forum as many of those on that site have done their own reloading with other powders. I tend to stick with AA No.5# as I have lots of it. LM

 

[jcwit]

Wish someone built a bolt action rifle for this caliber! The Lyman manual #49 has load data in the pistol section.

 

[Carbon_15]

Can anyone post that data, or is it available online. Or do I just have to buy the Manual?
Thanks

 

[rcmodel]

Well, the Lyman #49 is copyrighted material, and they would like to sell a few to cover the costs of load testing for obscure calibers like the 5.7x28 I betcha.

I'd just buy one. (Oh wait, I have three or four lyman manuals!)

It's a great resource to have on hand.

rc

 

[Walkalong]

Accurate has a little bit of online data, as well as Ramshot.

The fivesevenforum ,as posted earlier, is a great place for info. The 5.7 is not a good caliber to learn on.

Powder I have on hand that may be suitable:
Accurate 1680
Alliant Power Pistol
Alliant American Select

1680 - too slow
Power Pistol - Might work
American Select - Too fast

Get some True Blue and follow Ramshots data. That is the safest way to start. Again, it is not a good caliber to learn reloading on.

 

[Carbon_15]

Thanks alot for the advice guys.
I think I am going to go with AA#7 since I can load .357 magnum with it also.
I have been reloading and casting for about 10 years now, and picked up the 5.7 as a new challenge. Should be interesting. I just dont like buying can after can of powder only to find out I dont like it.


Thanks,
Jason

 

[MikeS.]

This forum is good as well;

http://fnforum.net/

I bought a PS-90 awhile back and have done some reloading for it with Blue Dot.

 

[glocktoys]

i was going to reload too as soon as i got a ar-15 upper but dropped that idea and just selling the ammo (listed here 300 rounds) and have to see if i still have some brass from my fn 5.7 too

 

[ForneyRider]

Guns and Ammo did a reloading article on the 5.7. They used a wide array of powders from W231 to H110. The article was on their site for a long time.