7.62x51 NATO load data

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@nd · #1 Post by **@nd** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:33 am

Hi all.
I am trying to replicate 7.62x51nato rounds for an 7.62 Enfield.
I have ggg brass and N140 powder and SMK 155gr bullets.
Any load data give will be worked up to checking for signs of pressure etc
Thanks Andrew

#2 Post by **dodgyrog** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:07 am

Why not 147gr bullets?

#3 Post by **kennyc** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:18 pm

Rog has a point, if you are trying to replicate a cartridge loading the bullet is probably the first thing to copy

if you just want to load for the rifle then the Viht load tables download is your best starting point.

@nd · #4 Post by **@nd** » Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:40 pm

Thanks
Just been doing some research and 147gr is what I will use. I was under the impression that 155gr was the standard for NATO rounds.

Oddbod · #5 Post by **Oddbod** » Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:41 pm

I've loaded 147's for use in both L1A1 & Ishapore 2A1 (basically an SMLE Mk III*) but using 43gr of IMR 4895.
POI was on par with NATO marked Hirtenberger & surplus Malaysian.
Accuracy was better than either.
ETA Brass used is once fired Indian military, so case volume is lower than commercial brass.

SevenSixTwo · #6 Post by **SevenSixTwo** » Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:09 am

@nd wrote:Thanks
Just been doing some research and 147gr is what I will use. I was under the impression that 155gr was the standard for NATO rounds.

Don't quote me but I think I read somewhere that 155gr was used for the LMT Sharpshooter.

#7 Post by **Sim G** » Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:08 am

SevenSixTwo wrote: Don't quote me but I think I read somewhere that 155gr was used for the LMT Sharpshooter.

I’d be very surprised if Radway Green produced separate ammo for one weapon platform the way they did with “Green Spot” several decades ago.

Is it not the case that RG don’t even manufacture the components as they once did, but now only assemble ammunition from imported components?

SevenSixTwo · #8 Post by **SevenSixTwo** » Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:40 am

http://www.arrse.co.uk/community/thread ... 58/page-13 ?

Bear in mind source!

@nd · #9 Post by **@nd** » Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:49 am

Thanks all
Plenty to start with there. Good call on reaming.
Thanks

Andy RV · #10 Post by **Andy RV** » Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:58 pm

Sim G wrote:
SevenSixTwo wrote: Don't quote me but I think I read somewhere that 155gr was used for the LMT Sharpshooter.

I’d be very surprised if Radway Green produced separate ammo for one weapon platform the way they did with “Green Spot” several decades ago.

Is it not the case that RG don’t even manufacture the components as they once did, but now only assemble ammunition from imported components?

They're using 155gr L59A1 'High Performance' in the Sharpshooter. There's some info on L59A1 here; https://www.baesystems.com/en/article/n ... ammunition

RG is certainly still manufacturing the metallic components and loading, I walk through the turnstiles 5 days a week so know!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKS41dtGDS8

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