5.7X28 Load data.

[Bushmaster]

Has anyone here loaded for this caliber yet? Done lots of looking on other sites, but not too helpful. I was wondering if there is any data out there for rifle powders? All I have found is mainly pistol powder loads. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Justin

 

[barry5]

Re: 5.7X28 Load data.

lots of data out there you just need to look in the right place, try fivesevenforum.com

I have been loading it for a good while and it is very picky, at least for the pistol.

 

[Bushmaster]

Re: 5.7X28 Load data.

I have looked there, all the load data I found was for pistol powders like Blue dot. I have a 16" upper and want to know if its even feasable to use rifle powder in this cartridge?
Thanks

 

[offroadr1]

Re: 5.7X28 Load data.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: barry5</div><div class="ubbcode-body">lots of data out there you just need to look in the right place, try fivesevenforum.com

I have been loading it for a good while and it is very picky, at least for the pistol.</div></div>

those loads work in both. a lot of them on there are for p90 as well.

 

[Bushmaster]

Re: 5.7X28 Load data.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: offroadr1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: barry5</div><div class="ubbcode-body">lots of data out there you just need to look in the right place, try fivesevenforum.com

I have been loading it for a good while and it is very picky, at least for the pistol.</div></div>

those loads work in both. a lot of them on there are for p90 as well.</div></div>
I know they will work in both pistol or rifle format, what I'm looking for is load data that uses rifle powder vs pistol powders if they exist? Thanks

 

[bohem]

Re: 5.7X28 Load data.

Try looking at something like the 20 VarTarg to get an idea on powder charge.

I compared 223 loads to published 204 loads as part of a way to determine starting points for unpublished bullet weights in the 204, worked fine.

You have to be careful and realize you're going to spend time working on a load.

 

[offroadr1]

Re: 5.7X28 Load data.

5.7 loads can be very tricky and you can easily produce a dongerous charge. try getting intouch eith these guys www.eliteammunition.com they seem to be on the cutting edge of 5.7x28 load development

 

[hypertex]

Re: 5.7X28 Load data.

got a pdf of the page from Accurate powders that is caliber specific - no longer on the site. Go to the site or shoot me a PM w/your email and I'll send you the page. The site has it listed as a handgun cartridge.

http://www.accuratepowder.com/data/Accurate%20v322%20web%20publication.pdf

hypertex

 

[Bushmaster]

Re: 5.7X28 Load data.

Thanks for all the responses!
Justin