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BrokenSailor · September 1, 2011, 08:23 PM

I have five M14s. Armscorp, LRB, and 3 Springfield's. I only use brass cartridges, and non-corrosive primers. I have shot .308 and NATO from 147 gr to 210 gr. and never had a problem. I have shot conventional hunting ammo to match military ammo. I also shoot my own reloads. The M14 is not a real finicky weapon IMO with regards to ammo. Most of the rounds I have shot are between 147-168 gr. with the 147 being cheaper stuff and the 168 gr being more expensive, but, my preference. 168 or 173gr Lake City Match is typically used to shoot matches.

Regards,
BS

September 1, 2011, 08:23 PM	#15
BrokenSailor Junior Member Join Date: June 2, 2011 Posts: 3	M1a rounds I have five M14s. Armscorp, LRB, and 3 Springfield's. I only use brass cartridges, and non-corrosive primers. I have shot .308 and NATO from 147 gr to 210 gr. and never had a problem. I have shot conventional hunting ammo to match military ammo. I also shoot my own reloads. The M14 is not a real finicky weapon IMO with regards to ammo. Most of the rounds I have shot are between 147-168 gr. with the 147 being cheaper stuff and the 168 gr being more expensive, but, my preference. 168 or 173gr Lake City Match is typically used to shoot matches. Regards, BS