What's safeWhat works best?

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Harley

Discussion Starter · Oct 22, 2002

I'm more than just a little concerned regarding some widely divergent loading data. I'm loading match brass, Accurate 4064 powder and Nosler J4 Competition 168gr. hpbt bullets.

This data is for the same 168 grain hpbt bullet.

AccurateArms.com suggested Max load of 43.0 grains of 4064=2571 fps (24" barrel)

Accurate 2001 Reloaders Guide . . . Max load 42.5 grains of 4064=2601 fps (24" barrel)

Sierra lists 44.7 grains of 4064=2700 fps
Sierra also lists 41.4 grains=2500 fps as an "accuracy" load.

Lyman's 46th edition . . . 45.0 grains of 4064=2717 fps (26" barrel) as "potentially most accurate load" :sniper:

Anyone out there as confused as I am?
So what's safe in my NM M1A?
Anyone load any of this Accurate 4064 under a 168 gr. hpbt?
If so, how much is safe? And what load was most accurate?
I'd appreciate any and all the help I can get.

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KING

· #6 · Nov 17, 2002

I have a recently purchased M1A that I load for. I have found out that it likes W748 at 46gr with Hornady or Nosler 150gr. I also use 150 IMI bullets w/846 powder at 44 gr. Not the fastest but works to shoot. The Pet for my rifle is 168gr. NBTBT. with 43.7gr. of W748 for a vel. (chronographed) 2670. The 150's chrono. around 2770. Not the fastest but are accurate in my rifle.

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