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March 20th, 2020, 05:38 PM #1
Coronavirus Reloading Thread
With all the ample time currently available and the uncertainty of possible future events, I thought it wise to add to the "Ready? Set? GO!" 5.56 x 45 inventory. So today I reloaded 500 rnds on a Dillon 550B - it took about 3 hours (yeah, I know I'm slower than molasses at times).
Here's the load data:
Powder: 23.6 gns Ramshot TAC
Primer : Rem No. 71/2 Small Rifle Bench Rest Primers
Bullet : Sierra 77 gr HPBT w/ Cannelure
Brass : Remington
OAL : 2.254"
Crimp : .248"
Here's the cartridge data:
Avg Velocity: 2627 fps (14.7" barrel)
Std. Dev. : 26.7
These were reloaded specifically for my LWRC M6IC-SPR 5.56mm rifle which can handle the higher pressure of these rounds and they are not suitable for a generic .223 rifle. Be sure to consult several reloading manuals for the correct load for YOUR rifle.
By the way, this missus' routinely takes these rounds out for a 700 yd. "walk" with her LMT.
If you've been working at your reloading press during this self-quarrantine, feel free to post your story.
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Re: Coronavirus Reloading Thread
I'm working on 300 Blackout right now. 125g Hornady SST with 17.0g IMR 4227.
Going to run out of prepped brass, so next up will be brass prep.
At the same time, I have 9mm set up on the progressive, so will be continuing that.
One project I need to get to is some prepped 7.5 swiss GP 11 brass and 45 ACP brass. Then I've got some 32 ACP and 7.62 NATO to do.
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March 20th, 2020, 10:50 PM #3
Re: Coronavirus Reloading Thread
I don't have time to not reload.
Rules are written in the stone,
Break the rules and you get no bones,
all you get is ridicule, laughter,
and a trip to the house of pain.
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March 20th, 2020, 10:52 PM #4
Re: Coronavirus Reloading Thread
Business in high swing here. Casted 25k 125 9mm and 15k 147gr 9mm. Sold 22k 9mm 125 just today. Have to make more tomorrow.
Keep pulling the handle guys.www.Steelvalleycasting.com is your new home for coated bullets and custom ammo.
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March 21st, 2020, 04:33 PM #5
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March 21st, 2020, 07:18 PM #6
Re: Coronavirus Reloading Thread
Finally got primers, powder, and bullets ordered. I know I'm way late, but at least they are ordered.
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March 21st, 2020, 07:47 PM #7
Re: Coronavirus Reloading Thread
www.Steelvalleycasting.com is your new home for coated bullets and custom ammo.
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March 22nd, 2020, 05:12 PM #8
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March 22nd, 2020, 09:45 PM #9
Re: Coronavirus Reloading Thread
Yep. Got it. Thanks. Will be making more 45's next week. Already burned 1000lbs of lead this week. 2000lbs more due on Thursday. Today was paint job day.
www.Steelvalleycasting.com is your new home for coated bullets and custom ammo.
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March 20th, 2020, 10:52 PM #10
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I can do some brass prep. My brother picked up the powder scale and dispenser to do some at his house. Can also do some casting.
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