New 5.56 frange load for shooting steel.

[Static_USMC]

Looking at developing a new training load for shooting steel within 5 yards without dimpling. Informal testing of rem, black hills and a few other commercial frangible rounds on 1/2 inch ar500 show some dimpling within 50 yards.

Looking at using barnes 50 gr varmint grenades and going to try and push them as slow as they will cycle reliably. Powders available are 846, 844, varget, tac, 2230, 748, reloader 10, imr 4895.

As of now I am looking at starting with varget, though I would like to use 844 because I have a little bit more of it.
Suggestions or cautions appreciated. Edited January 20, 2014 by Static_USMC

[Spots]

You know this, but shooting steel that close your gonna need glasses, and maybe a plate carrier for the shrapnel. Other than that, I'm gonna be following this thread as I would love to shoot a tactical steel course with close range targets

[Static_USMC]

Thanks, Spots. Yes we run full kit on these type of drills. Probably be closer to 10 yards, maybe 5 during barricade or barrel drills.

[dlm37015]

how many 55 grain frangables do you want

[Static_USMC]

how many 55 grain frangables do you want

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