Curious if anyone has ever handloaded for a Browning BAR in 308. Able to share any recipes? I think IMR4895, 4064, RL15, BLC2, should be good powders. I know you shouldn't load to near max as the actions won't tolerate that for too long. Thanks!
Browning BAR in 308Win - handloads?
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Asking for recipe’s for loads for a auto loading firearm is asking for trouble
read your loading manual and follow . It’s a sensitive process start by making sure your cases are sized correctly that is the problem area
As for data use the minimal load to start
Powder really does not matter the manual matches powder burn rates to bullett weights
If you do it incorrectly and lock up the action you have a big problem on your hands
read your loading manual and follow . It’s a sensitive process start by making sure your cases are sized correctly that is the problem area
As for data use the minimal load to start
Powder really does not matter the manual matches powder burn rates to bullett weights
If you do it incorrectly and lock up the action you have a big problem on your hands
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Just wondering what the point is? I owned a Browning BAR and it wouldn't hit the side of a barn it was so inaccurate. I would say just stick with factory loads.
use small base dies for starters.....
I have loaded semi-auto's before. I am quite aware of that. I'd load down and work up. Certain powders work better in auto-loaders as well. And yes, I'm also aware of brass fit and theoretical need for small base dies. Cheers.
Powders specific to auto loaders applies to the M1 and M14 type gas systems, the BAR and the 74/740/742/7400 Remington’s aren’t that type of gas system.
It’s a .308, use powders like 4895, 4064, Varget, TAC, 2595, 2520, N140.
And Lee dies are semi small base from what I’ve read. FWIW I’ve never had to go the small base die route, for the 8 or so semis I’ve reloaded for over the years. Just avoid trying to get full on factory speeds outta your semi, 35-50 fps less is where you wanna live IMO.
I just started loading for a bar in 30-06 and have had no issues with cycling with regular FL dies (so not SB dies), with two types of powder and 3 different type bullets.
It's a hardly used MK3 model, not sure if there is a difference with the older ones in need for SB dies.
It's a hardly used MK3 model, not sure if there is a difference with the older ones in need for SB dies.
