CF / IVI issue 5.56 NATO

[hakx]

'sup

What is the closest powder / component formula which would closely match the performance characteristics of CF issue ammo? Looking to load some up.

Hakx

 

[Doc M]

The M193 standard of US ammunition is 28.5gn of WC844 pushing a 55gn bullet.

The M855 standard of US ammunition is 26.1gn of WC844 pushing a 62gn steel-penetrator bullet.

I don't know about IVI/Canadian standards, but this is what I have for US milspec loadings.

-M

 

[CanAm]

Yes, 844. I believe GD uses Somchem powders in their 5.56 (when it's ball)

 

[maynard]

I don't think I could load ammo poor enough to match IVI even if I tried Although the 5.56 is better than the 7.62.