I just picked up a 2001 Springfield Mil Spec and would like to load some rounds that would have been common for that gun around that time. My guess is 230gr something - Lead round nose? FMJ?
I don't have older loading manuals to look back through but I'm guessing some of you guys were reloading for these in the early 2000s
The gun looks to have been a safe queen, no wear marks, no carbon deposits anywhere and dry as a bone. After a dusting, cleaning and lube I ran some light loaded 185 and 200gr SWC through it (4.0gr BE and 4.2gr WST) and it shot low and had some FTE. So before I start replacing parts and stuff I thought it would be a good idea to shoot some bullets it was designed for.
I don't have older loading manuals to look back through but I'm guessing some of you guys were reloading for these in the early 2000s
The gun looks to have been a safe queen, no wear marks, no carbon deposits anywhere and dry as a bone. After a dusting, cleaning and lube I ran some light loaded 185 and 200gr SWC through it (4.0gr BE and 4.2gr WST) and it shot low and had some FTE. So before I start replacing parts and stuff I thought it would be a good idea to shoot some bullets it was designed for.