Reloads

[Pappy1]

I just purchased some 147 Grain FMJ bullets for my 7.62. I am looking for some reloading data. Does anyone load for this type of weapon or can you guide me in the right direction.

[fltbed]

Need just a little bit more info as there are a few different 7.62’s

7.62X??? NATO, 35, 39, 51, 54

Also make and model of your rifle will help also.

[Pappy1]

Need just a little bit more info as there are a few different 7.62’s

7.62X??? NATO, 35, 39, 51, 54

Also make and model of your rifle will help also.

7.62x51

[392heminut]

I've used 45.0 grns of Reloader-15 and 45.0 grns of Varget. Both loads functioned good but the Varget load was quite a bit more accurate in my DPMS LR308.

[fltbed]

From my notes, I’ve had three powders I’ve tested that shown accuracy in a few different rifles.

All loaded with LC brass.

Winchester primers.

45.4 gr. Varget

46.6 gr. BL-C2

41 gr. IMR 3031 (Max load)

Velocities were between 2700-2800 depending on the rifle.

I’ve also substituted 150 gr. SPBT bullets with these loads.

Hope this helps.

Jeff

[Pappy1]

Thanks for the info. I to have a DPMS SASS and that is what I am trying to work up a load for. I have plenty of 30 cal bullets. I have tried several different weights. The one thing that I noticed is that with out the canular around the bullet, the bullets would move while ejecting the loaded rounds out of the bolt. All of these bullets had a good strong crimp. I am sure that is why there are canular groves around the bullets. I am not sure what the military uses but I think it was the 147 grain FMJ.