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iraiam · October 13, 2012, 03:40 PM

I developed a way to easily duplicate the military crimped primer on a Rock Chucker.

The problem is I have a bunch of books and very little load data that would duplicate the bullet velocities in 5.56X45. I don't have the equipment to develop my own recipies.

I have seen some data on surplus powder from disassembled military ammunition, but not officially published, so I am hesitant to even try it. Other than that, virtually all my load data is for .223 rem, a few 5.56X45 but velocities are not what they could be.

Anyone have any ideas on where to get some real data for 5.56 loads

October 13, 2012, 03:40 PM	#1
iraiam Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 1,057	Duplicated crimped in primer I developed a way to easily duplicate the military crimped primer on a Rock Chucker. The problem is I have a bunch of books and very little load data that would duplicate the bullet velocities in 5.56X45. I don't have the equipment to develop my own recipies. I have seen some data on surplus powder from disassembled military ammunition, but not officially published, so I am hesitant to even try it. Other than that, virtually all my load data is for .223 rem, a few 5.56X45 but velocities are not what they could be. Anyone have any ideas on where to get some real data for 5.56 loads __________________ NRA Lifetime Member Since 1999 "I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials." George Mason