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Hand Loading for AR10T

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Hand Loading for AR10T was created by Michael_D_Henry

Hello, I am looking for a load recommendation for an AR10T with a 20" match barrel and the twist rate is 1/10. I have had OK results from various 165 and 168gr loadings, but not the kind of accuracy I know this gun is capable of producing. I probably will not be doing any hunting with this rifle as it is very heavy, so really looking for match bullets that will cycle well in an AR platform.
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Replied by Libertarian623 on topic Hand Loading for AR10T

Try this load.www.ar10t.com/forums/reloading/14990-long-range-reloads
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Replied by Siscowet on topic Hand Loading for AR10T

As Lib suggests, that is an excellent thread. In the reloading section there are several very good ones. I use 42 grains RL 15 behind a SMK 175 gr HPBT for my AT10T Carbine, and 43 gr RL15 behind a 168 gr SMK HPBT in my Standard 20" barrel AR10. The 175 with Lake City brass the 168 with Winchester brass. Both Winchester Large rifle primers and a COL of 2.80.
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Replied by JustMe on topic Hand Loading for AR10T

I use 46.0 grs of Varget, 155 gr Palma SMK, Win brass, Fed 210M primers, OAL 2.825. It shoots .3 inch groups at 100yds. Probably do better with a better shooter or better barrel. It shoots the same in my Armalite 20" stainless bull 1/11.25 twist barrel and my Christianson Arms 18" Carbon Fiber barrel with 1/10 twist. AR-10T upper and lower, Giessel trigger. I'm also not a competition shooter and just load for hunting accuracy. Couldn't live with myself if I ever wounded an animal and didn't recover it.
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