7.62x51 load question

BenShockley · November 10, 2007, 06:48 AM

Rifle: FAL with 16.5" barrel, gas setting '3' for 1980 South African

Lake City once fired brass

40gr IMR 4895 powder

CCI #34 primers

Hornady 150gr FMJ boat-tail bullets

OAL 2.700"

The Lyman reloading manual suggests 40gr 4895 to start. Should I reduce powder by 10% given the Lake City Nato brass, as well as another % for the magnum primer?

I am looking for a safe mid range load.

Dave R · November 11, 2007, 02:56 AM

That's what I would do.

If you have access to a chronograph, chrony some of the 1980 SA surplus. Then tune your handload to match its velocity.

November 10, 2007, 06:48 AM	#1
BenShockley Junior Member Join Date: November 10, 2007 Posts: 1	7.62x51 load question Rifle: FAL with 16.5" barrel, gas setting '3' for 1980 South African Lake City once fired brass 40gr IMR 4895 powder CCI #34 primers Hornady 150gr FMJ boat-tail bullets OAL 2.700" The Lyman reloading manual suggests 40gr 4895 to start. Should I reduce powder by 10% given the Lake City Nato brass, as well as another % for the magnum primer? I am looking for a safe mid range load. Last edited by BenShockley; November 10, 2007 at 07:26 AM.

November 11, 2007, 02:56 AM	#2
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,068	That's what I would do. If you have access to a chronograph, chrony some of the 1980 SA surplus. Then tune your handload to match its velocity. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).