7.62 NATO recipes

enstorm · May 18, 2010, 04:33 PM

I posted this question re milsurp brass with no response, so I will try a different angle. Some resources I have say to be especially careful about reloading this round because of its thicker wall as compared to commercial brass. I am aware of the rule of thumb about backing off 2-3 grains from the max loads in the manuals, but I would like some tried and true recipes using military brass as my starting point for reloading this caliber. Will be shooting the M1A rifle. 147, 168 and 175 grain fmjbt. Thanks

Dave R · May 18, 2010, 05:29 PM

FWIW, Speer no. 13 has starred several recipes as being ideal for gas-operated semis. I'm not near my book so I can't post 'em for ya.

dumbodave · May 18, 2010, 05:40 PM

Can't help you with recipies for gas operated autos, but I load a batch of brass for my Savage 99 in .308. I find I can't come within 5 grains of the loads listed in several manuals for .308 Win. The case just won't hold enough powder using WW760 or BLC-2. The case capacities ARE very different from WW brass.

riverwalker76 · May 18, 2010, 05:46 PM

Here is a link to a FREE Download that I use.

You have to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed (it is Trusted program), because it is in the .pdf format.

http://www.6mmbr.citymaker.com/f/Sierra308Win.pdf

When loading for 7.62 using Military Brass .... always start at MINIMUM charge and work up .2 grains until you get your best groups. It's also best to say .2 grains below MAX when using 7.62 brass.

Hope that helps.

kraigwy · May 18, 2010, 06:38 PM

I've been shooting the M14/M1As in matchs for over 30 years. I've tried about everything and keep coming back to the old standby, that being 41.5 Grns of 4895, pushing both the 168 & 175 SMKs. It also works good with the 173 Mil. pulled bullets used in the M118 Match.

Its pretty much the same load that the Army used in the orginal M118 Match.

Give it a try, I think you'll like it.

Also Check out the Hornady Reloading manual, they have a section decated to loading the M14/M1A.

enstorm · May 19, 2010, 12:29 PM

thanks!

medalguy · May 20, 2010, 01:43 AM

I load lots and lots and lots of 7.62 with 147 gr FMJBT and my favorite recipe is Remington primers, 43.5 gr IMR4895 or RG4895 (pulldown powder) and I haven't had a problem with that yet. I shoot in an M1A NM and also in a 1919A4 BMG and both just eat this stuff up. I haven't loaded the heavier bullets yet.

May 18, 2010, 04:33 PM	#1
enstorm Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2005 Posts: 217	7.62 NATO recipes I posted this question re milsurp brass with no response, so I will try a different angle. Some resources I have say to be especially careful about reloading this round because of its thicker wall as compared to commercial brass. I am aware of the rule of thumb about backing off 2-3 grains from the max loads in the manuals, but I would like some tried and true recipes using military brass as my starting point for reloading this caliber. Will be shooting the M1A rifle. 147, 168 and 175 grain fmjbt. Thanks

May 18, 2010, 05:29 PM	#2
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	FWIW, Speer no. 13 has starred several recipes as being ideal for gas-operated semis. I'm not near my book so I can't post 'em for ya. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

May 18, 2010, 05:40 PM	#3
dumbodave Member Join Date: January 30, 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 46	loading 7.62 NATO BRASS Can't help you with recipies for gas operated autos, but I load a batch of brass for my Savage 99 in .308. I find I can't come within 5 grains of the loads listed in several manuals for .308 Win. The case just won't hold enough powder using WW760 or BLC-2. The case capacities ARE very different from WW brass. __________________ If it's incoming - DUCK!

May 18, 2010, 05:46 PM	#4
riverwalker76 Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 993	Here is a link to a FREE Download that I use. You have to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed (it is Trusted program), because it is in the .pdf format. http://www.6mmbr.citymaker.com/f/Sierra308Win.pdf When loading for 7.62 using Military Brass .... always start at MINIMUM charge and work up .2 grains until you get your best groups. It's also best to say .2 grains below MAX when using 7.62 brass. Hope that helps. __________________ *Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto* - “You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass.” Last edited by riverwalker76; May 18, 2010 at 05:52 PM.

May 18, 2010, 06:38 PM	#5
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I've been shooting the M14/M1As in matchs for over 30 years. I've tried about everything and keep coming back to the old standby, that being 41.5 Grns of 4895, pushing both the 168 & 175 SMKs. It also works good with the 173 Mil. pulled bullets used in the M118 Match. Its pretty much the same load that the Army used in the orginal M118 Match. Give it a try, I think you'll like it. Also Check out the Hornady Reloading manual, they have a section decated to loading the M14/M1A. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

May 19, 2010, 12:29 PM	#6
enstorm Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2005 Posts: 217	thanks!

May 20, 2010, 01:43 AM	#7
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,033	I load lots and lots and lots of 7.62 with 147 gr FMJBT and my favorite recipe is Remington primers, 43.5 gr IMR4895 or RG4895 (pulldown powder) and I haven't had a problem with that yet. I shoot in an M1A NM and also in a 1919A4 BMG and both just eat this stuff up. I haven't loaded the heavier bullets yet.

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