thank you i got rcbs rebel single stage , still getting other stuffReloading for an M14/M1a is not necessarily easy. From OAL, to making sure the primers are seated deep enough to prevent a slam fire, to case trimming, resizing every reload. You can use .308 cases, but keep the case internal volume in mind. It messes with case pressure and velocity.
I started by reloading for my M1a so it's not impossible, but certain powders must be used for the burn rate or you risk damaging the op rod.
If you buy off the shelf stuff, make sure it says its good for an M1a. Any hot 308 hunting load will do damage. Maybe not right away like blow up in your face, but over time it will take its toll. There are certain military rounds that can be used.
Clear as mud right?! Once you find the exact parameters and projectiles and powder, you can then fine tune for your rifle.
I found some IMI new 7.62x51 cases a while back. Not great but not bad. I wanted to load up 1000 rounds all to the same paramters once I found the sweet spot.
You can find Lake City stuff, but if its once fired, you will need to swage the primer pocket.
I run 5.56 through my Dillon progressive, but all my 7.62 is single staged in batches on my RCBS turret press for precision.
Reloading for the M1A is no different or more difficult than loading for any other rifle.Reloading for an M14/M1a is not necessarily easy. From OAL, to making sure the primers are seated deep enough to prevent a slam fire, to case trimming, resizing every reload. You can use .308 cases, but keep the case internal volume in mind. It messes with case pressure and velocity.
I started by reloading for my M1a so it's not impossible, but certain powders must be used for the burn rate or you risk damaging the op rod.
If you buy off the shelf stuff, make sure it says its good for an M1a. Any hot 308 hunting load will do damage. Maybe not right away like blow up in your face, but over time it will take its toll. There are certain military rounds that can be used.
Clear as mud right?! Once you find the exact parameters and projectiles and powder, you can then fine tune for your rifle.
I found some IMI new 7.62x51 cases a while back. Not great but not bad. I wanted to load up 1000 rounds all to the same paramters once I found the sweet spot.
You can find Lake City stuff, but if its once fired, you will need to swage the primer pocket.
I run 5.56 through my Dillon progressive, but all my 7.62 is single staged in batches on my RCBS turret press for precision.
thank you very helpful , i bought my m14 in 1984 , sold it to my brother in law , finally got it back , i bought imi 7.62 nato on sgammo , dont want to hurt my favorite rifleReloading for the M1A is no different or more difficult than loading for any other rifle.
As for pressures, commercial case usually have more internal volume due to thinner case walls and head area. The same load in a military case will have MORE pressure than a commercial case. Prepare your cases properly and load to "Service Rifle" data and you won't have any problem using either case as long as your headspace is correct.
I was unaware that you have to load differently for an M14S vs different .308 rifles?Reloading for an M14/M1a is not necessarily easy. From OAL, to making sure the primers are seated deep enough to prevent a slam fire, to case trimming, resizing every reload. You can use .308 cases, but keep the case internal volume in mind. It messes with case pressure and velocity.
I started by reloading for my M1a so it's not impossible, but certain powders must be used for the burn rate or you risk damaging the op rod.
If you buy off the shelf stuff, make sure it says its good for an M1a. Any hot 308 hunting load will do damage. Maybe not right away like blow up in your face, but over time it will take its toll. There are certain military rounds that can be used.
Clear as mud right?! Once you find the exact parameters and projectiles and powder, you can then fine tune for your rifle.
I found some IMI new 7.62x51 cases a while back. Not great but not bad. I wanted to load up 1000 rounds all to the same paramters once I found the sweet spot.
You can find Lake City stuff, but if its once fired, you will need to swage the primer pocket.
I run 5.56 through my Dillon progressive, but all my 7.62 is single staged in batches on my RCBS turret press for precision.
I was unaware that you have to load differently for an M14S vs different .308 rifles?
My go to load for my AR10 runs and groups very accurately in my Polytech M14s. 43gr of WC846 *Pulled 7.62 NATO powder** same load data as BLc2 with a Hornady 150gr SP BT.
I've also ran 145gr wolf steel case and never seen any issues with my M14s.
I know M1 garands have issues commercial 30-06 vs .30 cal ball but never heard of .308 being an issue vs 7.62x51 NATO. In M14s/ M1a?