M1A handloads

[tango1niner]

Hi, I'm looking for a little guidance in loading for an M1A. The bullet weights would be 150gr. and 168gr. match both by Sierra. I'm looking for accuracy loads and not max loads.
thanks
Anthony

 

[Hammonje]

168 gr SMK or Nosler CC BTHP
41.3 gr IMR-4895
CCI 34 primer
LC or FC NATO case
Trim length: 2.005"
OAL 2.82"
Velcoity: 2600 FPS

Dead on and my 600 yard line load (1 MOA or better). Start at 40.5 gr and work up to 41.5 gr IMR-4895. 42.0 -42.5 gr RL-15 is also good, but not as consistent in my M1A. RL-15 is better in my bolt guns.

Here is a great link:
http://radomski.us/njhp/cart_tech.htm

 

[shepheard]

Just a thought but the Hornady 7th manuel has a service rifle load section. I believe Sierra does too. Half the fun is experimenting on what your rifle likes.

 

[bfoosh006]

http://www.zediker.com/downloads/m14.html,... read/ save to your computer those first two articles, they are full of info.
And join http://www.m14tfl.com, it is WELL worth it for M14/M1A info.

 

[Hammonje]

I like the Hornady and Sierra manuals.

Big +1 on the M14TFL

 

[Edward429451]

IMR-4064 loves the 168-180 gr bullet weight in my M1A.
180/42.5 gr was an olympic load I hear.

 

[Howard31]

M1A

You might tighten that group up just a little with Federal 210M primers. 4895 and 4064 are excellent powders.

 

[tango1niner]

M1A loads

Thanks for the replies guys. I will check out the web sites if there is anything
left when the snow shoveling is done tomorrow.

thanks again
Anthony