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Default M855 handload data

Anyone have any data of approximating the M855 with commercial available powder and both SS-109 and 62gr FMJ?

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ALL LOADS USE MILITARY BRASS (except the 9 mm), AND
MILITARY BULLETS (OR THEIR COMMERCIAL EQUIVALENT).
REDUCE ALL LOADS BY 10% (EXCEPT THE LOAD MARK BY *) AND WORK UP


Military Ammunition Equivalents

Cartridge Bullet Weight (gr)
Velocity
f/s Suggested load(s)
M41 .38 130 950±45 6.3 gr PowerPistol, 5.2 gr Unique or Universal
M882 9 mm 124 1230±50 6.4 gr Accurate #5, 8 gr BlueDot
M1911 .45ACP 230 820±25 5.2 Bullseye
M193 5.56 mm 55 3250±40 26 gr. of H335, 26.5 gr TAC
M855 5.56 mm [for 5.56 NATO chambers ONLY] 62 3020±40 26 gr of TAC
MK262 5.56 mm [for 5.56 NATO chambers ONLY] 77 2750±30 24.5 gr TAC
M80 7.62 mm 149 2750±20 42.5 IMR4895, 46 grs. 748 or Ball C2
M118 7.62 mm Special Ball 173 2550±30 43 grs. of RL15 or 748
M118 7.62 mm Special Ball LR (Sierra MK bullet) 175 2580±30 42.5 grs. of Varget,
M852 7.62 mm MATCH (Sierra MK bullet) 168 2550±30 41.5 IMR4895
M2 Cal .30** 150-152 2740±30 49 grs. IMR4895
49 gr 748
50 gr IMR4064
M72 Cal .30 MATCH** 173 2640±30 47 gr IMR 4895
47.5 gr 748
47.5 gr IMR 4064
M1 Cal .30 carbine 110 1900±30 14 gr 2400 or 14 gr H-110*
* Do not reduce H110 more than 3%
** Powders list are the best burning rate for use in the M1 Rifle


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Is TAC the powder used by Federal or any other NATO manufacturers? Or is it just the ballistic equivalent?
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Originally Posted by NAMVET72 View Post
ALL LOADS USE MILITARY BRASS (except the 9 mm), AND
MILITARY BULLETS (OR THEIR COMMERCIAL EQUIVALENT).
REDUCE ALL LOADS BY 10% (EXCEPT THE LOAD MARK BY *) AND WORK UP


Military Ammunition Equivalents

Cartridge Bullet Weight (gr)
Velocity
f/s Suggested load(s)
M41 .38 130 950±45 6.3 gr PowerPistol, 5.2 gr Unique or Universal
M882 9 mm 124 1230±50 6.4 gr Accurate #5, 8 gr BlueDot
M1911 .45ACP 230 820±25 5.2 Bullseye
M193 5.56 mm 55 3250±40 26 gr. of H335, 26.5 gr TAC
M855 5.56 mm [for 5.56 NATO chambers ONLY] 62 3020±40 26 gr of TAC
MK262 5.56 mm [for 5.56 NATO chambers ONLY] 77 2750±30 24.5 gr TAC
M80 7.62 mm 149 2750±20 42.5 IMR4895, 46 grs. 748 or Ball C2
M118 7.62 mm Special Ball 173 2550±30 43 grs. of RL15 or 748
M118 7.62 mm Special Ball LR (Sierra MK bullet) 175 2580±30 42.5 grs. of Varget,
M852 7.62 mm MATCH (Sierra MK bullet) 168 2550±30 41.5 IMR4895
M2 Cal .30** 150-152 2740±30 49 grs. IMR4895
49 gr 748
50 gr IMR4064
M72 Cal .30 MATCH** 173 2640±30 47 gr IMR 4895
47.5 gr 748
47.5 gr IMR 4064
M1 Cal .30 carbine 110 1900±30 14 gr 2400 or 14 gr H-110*
* Do not reduce H110 more than 3%
** Powders list are the best burning rate for use in the M1 Rifle


Lots of great info there! TAC = "Ramshot TAC," right?
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