Relaoding for the AR

[BusDriver]

Reloading for the AR

I more of a novice reloader . I have been reloading for my .270 and .44 mag so I know the basics . Now I have a AR10 & AR15 . I bought a set of small base dies But haven't tried it yet . I've read some articles about the pros and cons about loading for the AR type rifles . Anybody have some expericence with this ?

 

[K31]

Well, if you want to know the cons, you can go to the Fulton Armory website and read their FAQs on the subject. http://www.fulton-armory.com/

I don't agree with everything they say since I've reloaded for 3 different military auto loaders, not an AR but one with the direct-impingment type gas system. Autoloaders are less forgiving of mistakes however than other actions.

 

[BusDriver]

Thanks I've read that . Thats why I probably not going to reload for my ARs .

 

[E.Shell]

The biggest reason I've had to not load for my ARs was the low cost of blasting ammo, and my low accuracy expectations shooting iron-sighted M4geries. For any kind of real accuracy, handloads, or factory match ammo, will be needed.

I'd suggest not letting concerns over the semi-auto action stop you if you want to load them yourself. EVERYONE shooting hi-power and service rifle is loading their own, and they are large volume shooters too.

I have loaded plenty of .223 AR ammo (and .308 M1A ammo) with no problems. If the brass came from your rifle, and you're not using hot loads, even using small base dies is not absolutely required. Watch your primer pockets (maintain a good tight fit), always full-length size your brass, keep it clean, and I'd expect no troubles.

 

[Norton]

E. Shell, good to see you stopping by. We look forward to picking your brain over all sorts of subject matter.

For those that don't know E. Shell, he's quite the precision rifle guy from what I recall.

 

[E.Shell]

Hi Norton, and thank you, but you're giving me too much credit. . .

For any who shoot long range, or would like a taste of it, we have an open-to-the public rifle match at Quantico next weekend, on March 18th. I just posted a short notice elsewhere for those interested, sorry for the hijack:
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=5774#post5774

 

[BusDriver]

The biggest reason I've had to not load for my ARs was the low cost of blasting ammo, and my low accuracy expectations shooting iron-sighted M4geries. For any kind of real accuracy, handloads, or factory match ammo, will be needed.

I'd suggest not letting concerns over the semi-auto action stop you if you want to load them yourself. EVERYONE shooting hi-power and service rifle is loading their own, and they are large volume shooters too.

I have loaded plenty of .223 AR ammo (and .308 M1A ammo) with no problems. If the brass came from your rifle, and you're not using hot loads, even using small base dies is not absolutely required. Watch your primer pockets (maintain a good tight fit), always full-length size your brass, keep it clean, and I'd expect no troubles.

Thanks . I'll give it a try