riverats
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First-time 7.62 x 51 reloader here & I am questioning my choice of projectiles, X-Treme 147gr. FMJs, which are noteably shorter than both the Hornady & IMI (150gr) FMJ-BTs pictured below.
My concern centers on the amount of purchase shared between the X-Treme projectiles, which have a slight radius @ the base, & the once-fired IMI case necks.
Reload Specs:
Case - 2.005”
C.O.A.L - 2.795”
SW Tactical Rifle - 42grs @ 2710 fps
Winchester - LRP
Medium Crimp (Lee FCD)
Are my concerns justified?
L-R: X-Treme, Hornady, IMI
Left, 147gr reload
Right, Factory IMI 150gr 7.62 NATO
My concern centers on the amount of purchase shared between the X-Treme projectiles, which have a slight radius @ the base, & the once-fired IMI case necks.
Reload Specs:
Case - 2.005”
C.O.A.L - 2.795”
SW Tactical Rifle - 42grs @ 2710 fps
Winchester - LRP
Medium Crimp (Lee FCD)
Are my concerns justified?
L-R: X-Treme, Hornady, IMI
Left, 147gr reload
Right, Factory IMI 150gr 7.62 NATO