JGshooter Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Thanks for all the replies on my first post. I have decided on an RRA 16" AR. I like the two stage trigger! BUT I am going to reload for this gun, and everyting ive read is saying 2.80 OAL, I also reload for .223 so I use Hodgen Varget powder. my question is is there anyone else reloding with Varget for this rifle, and is 2.80 working ok in this type of rifle??? <dontknow> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellmarkguy Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I have owned 2 RRA LAR-8s.Varget worked great in the 20" barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGshooter Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I have owned 2 RRA LAR-8s.Varget worked great in the 20" barrel.You loading the rounds to 2.80 length?I was thinking of using 43 grs of varget behind 168gr sie BT to start with?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellmarkguy Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Yes, just the standard 2.80 length. Where I get strict is with case length alone.I go between 2.00 and 2.15; no longer than this. A good measurement of case length is, do they fitin the magazine? Sounds a bit relative, but has been a good guide for me, nonetheless. If your bullets arecannelured, that makes it even easier. Just seat the bulletto the cannelure and you're done. (I dont crimp anymore)I start with a medium powder charge and work up from there. Since I have a 16" DPMS 308 now, I use a faster burning powder; like Hodg. H335. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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