M14 handloading

[possumtrapper]

ADI 2206H (Hodgdon H4895) 44.2gr
Lapua case
Hornady 150gr SP
CCI #200 Large rifle primer
10 round group @100m 32mm (best average is 40mm)
Velocity 2830fps
Rifle Norinco M305
loaded on a Hornady LNLAP progressive

 

[klrklr]

I'm going to be handloading exclusively for my new M14 shorty. I've never loaded for an M14 before so I would appreciate some advice.

I'm planning to use 150 grain bullets. I have Varget and Reloder 15 on hand.

Any suggestions for loads that have worked for you?

I love BLC2 meters vary well if you are using the lee system I have not tried 150 grain bullets only 165 I’m getting excellent performance at 45 grains once I have chamber sized the brass. I only use range scrap brass. Have tried nilserp brass and have not noticed a difference. Lee kits are a good buy. I would spend the exta $ and cet the clasic press.

 

[caramel]

I get great groups with 155 gr Max, Varget and BR-2, i did shoot a couple sub-moa but usually, it will shoot under 1.5 inchs. Those Amax shoot good in every rifles i own... JP.