Federal Premium 175 gr7.62

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11 years 11 months ago #14705 by Siscowet
Federal Premium 175 gr7.62 was created by Siscowet
A heads up: Target Sports USA has a decent sale price on the 7.62x51 175 Grain BTHP Gold Medal Match Ammo right now. If it wasn't Christmas, a case would look pretty good.

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11 years 11 months ago #14738 by 10before15
Replied by 10before15 on topic Federal Premium 175 gr7.62
I saw those at Academy the other day. They sparked my curiosity. I wonder how they shoot?

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11 years 11 months ago #14740 by 13fcolt
Replied by 13fcolt on topic Federal Premium 175 gr7.62
For me, fgmm is loaded on the slow side. It is still good consistent ammo and you get the smk, try a box or 2 before committing to a case. We did have a report from one member here whose rifle did not like the stuff.
Federal brass is also known to be thin and soft, giving fewer re-loads before popping primers. Frustrating for the frugal hand loader.

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11 years 11 months ago #14742 by Siscowet
Replied by Siscowet on topic Federal Premium 175 gr7.62
The owner of my LGS, an ex Marine armorer, swears by it. Thinks its better than the M118LR I shoot now. According to Federal they use the military M80 brass and that it will give up to seventeen reloads. I would be happy with 5. The above guy thinks its the best non custom reload he has found. I am gonna bite for five boxes and see if I like it.

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