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    5.56 XM856 Tracer load data

    I have some XM856 62 Gr "Orange Tip" air pulled projectiles. Looking at my reloading manuals I have NO data for these to nobodies surprise. I didn't think I could use plain-jane 62gr FMJ/GreenTip data because of the bullet profile. The 62gr tracers are significantly LONGER than my 62gr...
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    Revisiting Tracers...

    A while back I posted asking about tracer bullets in 223/5.56. I hear they can start fires. :eek: But, I'm well aware of that, so we're beyond that issue at this point. :) I'm at the point of starting to actually load some of these bullets into charged cases. I have reduced the charge to...
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    What do I need to know about Tracers

    American Reloading had a 25% off sale on 22 caliber projectiles over Memorial Day, so on a whim, I picked up 500 rounds of tracers in mixed weights. The bullets themselves are pulled so they have some traces of the asphaltic solution used to seal them in the case but otherwise look very nice...
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