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djcantr · May 14, 2012, 10:19 PM

I recently bought a BCM M4 Mod 2. It has a 16" 1:7" twist barrel. I've only reloaded pistol cartridges so far so this will be my first attempt at reloading rifle cartridges. Should I look at 55 grain bullets for that barrel? Heavier? Flat base or boat tail? I'd think boat tail would be easier to load. I'm looking to load a lot so cheap is great, but also want accurate. Which bullets should I consider?

May 14, 2012, 10:19 PM	#1
djcantr Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2012 Posts: 215	.223/5.56 bullets I recently bought a BCM M4 Mod 2. It has a 16" 1:7" twist barrel. I've only reloaded pistol cartridges so far so this will be my first attempt at reloading rifle cartridges. Should I look at 55 grain bullets for that barrel? Heavier? Flat base or boat tail? I'd think boat tail would be easier to load. I'm looking to load a lot so cheap is great, but also want accurate. Which bullets should I consider?