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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Brass: Military vs. Comercial
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<blockquote data-quote="Trnelson" data-source="post: 2536393" data-attributes="member: 42308"><p>Sir, with all due respect I would not advise going forward currently, regardless of what brass you choose to work with eventually. Reloading for an AR-308 requires a few considerations to function safely and reliably, without excessively wearing upon the operating system. Choose an appropriate powder makes things easier, H-380 might be a bit too slow IMO and can over-gas and have excessive bolt carrier velocity and subsequent wear. With 168g bullets I'd choose something like IMR4064, IMR 4166, IMR 4895. Varget is about as slow as I'd recommend. What works well in one may not function in another rifle. Know what your port diameter is before you start. Gas port diameter, bolt carrier weight, buffer weight, spring rate determine the gas or unlock timing of the weapon. IMO, an adjustable gas block is a necessity. A heavier buffer or an adjustable bolt carrier, (I don't prefer using an adjustable bolt carrier) and a heavier buffer spring make tuning your gun to properly function with the load much easier. I am happy to help in any fashion that I can going forward</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trnelson, post: 2536393, member: 42308"] Sir, with all due respect I would not advise going forward currently, regardless of what brass you choose to work with eventually. Reloading for an AR-308 requires a few considerations to function safely and reliably, without excessively wearing upon the operating system. Choose an appropriate powder makes things easier, H-380 might be a bit too slow IMO and can over-gas and have excessive bolt carrier velocity and subsequent wear. With 168g bullets I’d choose something like IMR4064, IMR 4166, IMR 4895. Varget is about as slow as I’d recommend. What works well in one may not function in another rifle. Know what your port diameter is before you start. Gas port diameter, bolt carrier weight, buffer weight, spring rate determine the gas or unlock timing of the weapon. IMO, an adjustable gas block is a necessity. A heavier buffer or an adjustable bolt carrier, (I don’t prefer using an adjustable bolt carrier) and a heavier buffer spring make tuning your gun to properly function with the load much easier. I am happy to help in any fashion that I can going forward [/QUOTE]
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