Handloads for DPMS Barrel

ltmcleoed · May 14, 2008, 09:27 PM

i just got a new 16 inch Dmps upper with the bull barrel in 223. Does anyone have any handload recipes for this barrel? any general suggestions on where to start? thanks for all input

Wayfarin'Stranger · May 15, 2008, 06:20 AM

Not being a smartass, but I'd start with a reloading manual...you never know if the load someone gives you will exceede the industry maximum by a few grains.....

Everyone fat fingers

tom234 · May 15, 2008, 10:09 AM

What is the barrel twist rate and what type of loads are you looking for ?

Alleykat · May 15, 2008, 10:15 AM

I never even understood threads like this. There's no universal good "load" for a particular barrel! Just start with published data and work your loads up. I'm using AA2200 powder for .223 reloading, just because I bought a bunch of that powder cheaply a few years ago. Most accurate groups I've shot, to date, with my Bushy Shorty, were with Berger bullets and H335 powder.

I WOULD suggest loading the rounds to the longest o.a.l. that'll fit in a G.I. mag...that's about 2.260", for me.

May 14, 2008, 09:27 PM	#1
ltmcleoed Member Join Date: March 9, 2008 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 65	Handloads for DPMS Barrel i just got a new 16 inch Dmps upper with the bull barrel in 223. Does anyone have any handload recipes for this barrel? any general suggestions on where to start? thanks for all input

May 15, 2008, 06:20 AM	#2
Wayfarin'Stranger Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 115	Not being a smartass, but I'd start with a reloading manual...you never know if the load someone gives you will exceede the industry maximum by a few grains..... Everyone fat fingers

May 15, 2008, 10:09 AM	#3
tom234 Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 753	What is the barrel twist rate and what type of loads are you looking for ?

May 15, 2008, 10:15 AM	#4
Alleykat Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2007 Posts: 3,668	I never even understood threads like this. There's no universal good "load" for a particular barrel! Just start with published data and work your loads up. I'm using AA2200 powder for .223 reloading, just because I bought a bunch of that powder cheaply a few years ago. Most accurate groups I've shot, to date, with my Bushy Shorty, were with Berger bullets and H335 powder. I WOULD suggest loading the rounds to the longest o.a.l. that'll fit in a G.I. mag...that's about 2.260", for me.