02-02-2020, 02:06 AM
Terry,
Max loads for AR's should be no different from your bolt gun. Same calibre, same max pressure advice. AR's are less forgiving being more fragile so if you exceed max pressure limits expect something to break. Bolt guns tend to be more robust so you can be over max safe working loads and not notice anything more than your brass being hammered. You should be able to get away with longer COAL's in a bolt gun, not being restricted by the 58mm AR mag length. This will changes the amount of powder which in turn gives the same pressure. For example, an extra 2mm of OAL can let you load an extra 0.5gn of powder.
I use Quickload to establish a safe working limit for the COAL. Then go low and ladder up while watching the gun, cases and velocty for signs. This, and checking online for similar experiences from manufacturers and shooters.
Max loads for AR's should be no different from your bolt gun. Same calibre, same max pressure advice. AR's are less forgiving being more fragile so if you exceed max pressure limits expect something to break. Bolt guns tend to be more robust so you can be over max safe working loads and not notice anything more than your brass being hammered. You should be able to get away with longer COAL's in a bolt gun, not being restricted by the 58mm AR mag length. This will changes the amount of powder which in turn gives the same pressure. For example, an extra 2mm of OAL can let you load an extra 0.5gn of powder.
I use Quickload to establish a safe working limit for the COAL. Then go low and ladder up while watching the gun, cases and velocty for signs. This, and checking online for similar experiences from manufacturers and shooters.