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<blockquote data-quote="RT2506" data-source="post: 275710" data-attributes="member: 10178"><p>I load for my Bushmaster AR-15 1 n 9 twist. I have found that the Sierra 69 gr MK with 25.3 grs Varget, CCI BR-4 primer, Winchester case, OAL 2.260 and I use a Lee Factory Crimp Die is a very accurate load. </p><p></p><p>I have also found that 26.2 grs Varget, Lake City Case, Wolf small Mag Primer, 52 gr. Sierra MK OAL 2.232 crimped with a Lee Factory Crimp Die is very accurate also.</p><p></p><p>I have also found that 26.0 grs Varget, LC case, Wolf Small Mag. Primer, 55 gr Sierra Blitz bullet OAL 2.225 crimped with a Lee Factory Crimp Die is very accurate.</p><p></p><p>Sierra an other manuals have special sections with load data just for the AR's. You don't want to load them as hot as for a bolt rifle.</p><p></p><p>Over the past 30+ years of loading I have used about every make die going and for my 223 Rem I use the Lee Die set. They are about as good as any and better than some. I have found that I get better accuracy with the AR and many of the Mil-surp calibers I shoot by using the Lee Factory Crimp Die. With the Lee die set for the 223 you get the Factory Crimp Die and the shell holder in the set.</p><p></p><p>One thing to watch when loading for your AR or any rifle that has a free floating firing pin like the AR's, M1 Garand, M1A1 Springfield etc. is primers. I would suggest that you do not use any Federal primers in these rifles. I speek from experience on this one. They are very sencitive and have softer cups and you will have slam fire problems, at least I have. WW, CCI, Wolf Mag, and Rem primers have all work great for me with no problems. I really like the Wolf primers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RT2506, post: 275710, member: 10178"] I load for my Bushmaster AR-15 1 n 9 twist. I have found that the Sierra 69 gr MK with 25.3 grs Varget, CCI BR-4 primer, Winchester case, OAL 2.260 and I use a Lee Factory Crimp Die is a very accurate load. I have also found that 26.2 grs Varget, Lake City Case, Wolf small Mag Primer, 52 gr. Sierra MK OAL 2.232 crimped with a Lee Factory Crimp Die is very accurate also. I have also found that 26.0 grs Varget, LC case, Wolf Small Mag. Primer, 55 gr Sierra Blitz bullet OAL 2.225 crimped with a Lee Factory Crimp Die is very accurate. Sierra an other manuals have special sections with load data just for the AR's. You don't want to load them as hot as for a bolt rifle. Over the past 30+ years of loading I have used about every make die going and for my 223 Rem I use the Lee Die set. They are about as good as any and better than some. I have found that I get better accuracy with the AR and many of the Mil-surp calibers I shoot by using the Lee Factory Crimp Die. With the Lee die set for the 223 you get the Factory Crimp Die and the shell holder in the set. One thing to watch when loading for your AR or any rifle that has a free floating firing pin like the AR's, M1 Garand, M1A1 Springfield etc. is primers. I would suggest that you do not use any Federal primers in these rifles. I speek from experience on this one. They are very sencitive and have softer cups and you will have slam fire problems, at least I have. WW, CCI, Wolf Mag, and Rem primers have all work great for me with no problems. I really like the Wolf primers. [/QUOTE]
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