Good hand load for a HK 91 ???

[Glennster]

I'm about to own my first HK 91, I have a pile of 308 brass that I can load. So I'm looking for a GOOD recipe for this rifle.
THANK YOU for any help!!!

 

[hancjamk]

I recommend IMR 4895 with Sierra 168 HPBT with CCI # 34 primers. If using 7.62 mil. brass I would start with 40.0gr. 41.5gr. with commercial 308 brass. As with all autoloaders, be mindfull of headspacing. I also, recommend using a small base die and limit reloading 3-4 times... Here's some good info on reloading for autoloaders... http://www.zediker.com/downloads/14_loading.pdf
I know it was written mainly for the M1A/M14 but the info on preventing slamfires applies to all autoloaders...

 

[animator]

I've had decent success with 44.0gr 4895 using 150gr Remington bulk SP in mil surp brass of mixed headstamps. It's not going to be sub-moa by any means, but is minute-of-man accurate with irons and is reliable in those types of actions.


A lack of optics for my rifle has prevented me from developing any further loads for it.

 

[Glennster]

What does a small base die do that a normal full length die won't do?
THANKS for the input!!!

 

[Glennster]

Why a small base???

 

[BADUNAME37]

I use Armscor 55g bullets (FMJBT). They are pretty inexpensive and look to be good bullets. I get them in mid-size quantities from Midway.

Use Factory Duplication Load if your reloading books show that and seat the bullet so there is a firm crimp in the cannelure.

For resizine brass you want a Small Base Full Lrngth Resizing Die as you want to get that case back to original factory specs to prevent casec from not properly chambering..