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springer99 · June 27, 2012, 07:05 AM

If you're going to use that HXP brass, you'll probably find that you don't need to deliberately remove the very small dimple crimps around the primer. YMMV, but I've been able to just press new primers in, which will automatically remove the dimples.

I tried various 150-155gr. FMJ-BT, Match HPBT and found that while the Match bullets did give a bit better accuracy, the Hornady FMJ-BT was more than accurate enough for our local High Power matches at 200yds. If you plan to shoot much further than that in matches, most seem to be going with heavier ones.

I've found the following load to be the most accurate for me, and comes pretty close to standard M2 ball ammo.

HXP brass - trim to 2.485
Win WLR primer
Hornady 150FMJ-BT bullet
H4895 powder
46.5grains
COAL - 3.275

You'll see that seating to this over-all length will still leave the crimp groove fully exposed, but I don't crimp my rounds at all and haven't had a problem.

June 27, 2012, 07:05 AM	#12
springer99 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Posts: 355	If you're going to use that HXP brass, you'll probably find that you don't need to deliberately remove the very small dimple crimps around the primer. YMMV, but I've been able to just press new primers in, which will automatically remove the dimples. I tried various 150-155gr. FMJ-BT, Match HPBT and found that while the Match bullets did give a bit better accuracy, the Hornady FMJ-BT was more than accurate enough for our local High Power matches at 200yds. If you plan to shoot much further than that in matches, most seem to be going with heavier ones. I've found the following load to be the most accurate for me, and comes pretty close to standard M2 ball ammo. HXP brass - trim to 2.485 Win WLR primer Hornady 150FMJ-BT bullet H4895 powder 46.5grains COAL - 3.275 You'll see that seating to this over-all length will still leave the crimp groove fully exposed, but I don't crimp my rounds at all and haven't had a problem.