7.62x51 (NATO) Load....

keebo52 · May 1, 2007, 05:54 PM

....not .308 Win. I'm looking for a load that approximates the 7.62 NATO load in MV and pressure to use in my FAL. Anyone have a favorite?

Trapper L · May 1, 2007, 09:24 PM

I would suggest finding a Hodgdon loading manual #25. It has data for the 7.62 NATO using 150 to 190 gr bullets. FWIW, 44.0 grs H335 under a 150 gr BT will get you in the ballpark but is a max load at 2728'ps in GI brass. I use this same data for the 147 FMJ I plink with. For those that don't have a 7.62NATO, they won't understand the difference between it and the 308. But it is different.

Bullet94 · May 1, 2007, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Trapper L
For those that don't have a 7.62NATO, they won't understand the difference between it and the 308. But it is different.

For a good explanation look here –

http://www3.sympatico.ca/shooters/7_62vs308.htm

http://www.cruffler.com/trivia-June01.html

Some might find this interesting –

http://www.6mmbr.com/308win.html

ConRich · May 2, 2007, 09:28 PM

I hope that this is helpfull, my favorite and most accurate load for my SAI NM M1A is a 168gr SMK over 41.4 grs of H-4895 in LC brass with a Fed GM210 M primer. The COAL is 2.80" and from my rifle the average velocity is about 2635 fps.

Rich

cheygriz · May 3, 2007, 12:22 PM

If I were going to consider a "stick" powder (which I wouldn't) it would be 4895 or 4064.

But since I have my very best accuracy and velocity from H335, and secondly, BLC#2 that's what I use.

keebo52 · May 3, 2007, 12:34 PM

Thanks for the input guys.

May 1, 2007, 05:54 PM	#1
keebo52 Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2005 Posts: 244	7.62x51 (NATO) Load.... ....not .308 Win. I'm looking for a load that approximates the 7.62 NATO load in MV and pressure to use in my FAL. Anyone have a favorite?

May 3, 2007, 12:22 PM	#5
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	If I were going to consider a "stick" powder (which I wouldn't) it would be 4895 or 4064. But since I have my very best accuracy and velocity from H335, and secondly, BLC#2 that's what I use. __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

May 1, 2007, 09:24 PM	#2
Trapper L Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 804	I would suggest finding a Hodgdon loading manual #25. It has data for the 7.62 NATO using 150 to 190 gr bullets. FWIW, 44.0 grs H335 under a 150 gr BT will get you in the ballpark but is a max load at 2728'ps in GI brass. I use this same data for the 147 FMJ I plink with. For those that don't have a 7.62NATO, they won't understand the difference between it and the 308. But it is different.

May 2, 2007, 09:28 PM	#4
ConRich Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 299	I hope that this is helpfull, my favorite and most accurate load for my SAI NM M1A is a 168gr SMK over 41.4 grs of H-4895 in LC brass with a Fed GM210 M primer. The COAL is 2.80" and from my rifle the average velocity is about 2635 fps. Rich

May 3, 2007, 12:34 PM	#6
keebo52 Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2005 Posts: 244	Thanks for the input guys.