How 'bout a 18.5" M305/m14???

[saskcop]

I am developing loads using IVI brass and 150 grain fmj's. Anyone develop a good load for 18.5" barrel? 43 grains of H4895 with CCI 200 primers seems to do well and 44 grains of W748 with a CCI 250 primer is very consistent. Velocities are in the 2600fps range. Anyone else have a good load to try in this barrel length (remember, military brass)??????

 

[roberti11]

M14

I have an M14 with an 18.5 bbl, I use Norma brass, I do not know how well this compares to IVI.

My load is IMR4895 41.5gn, SMK 168gn HPBT, CCI Arsenal Primer, I get 2450fps, and good groups.

I have only started reloading for this rifle, do you crimp your loads?