Jan 24, 2005 · Also , 2nd hand from the M1A forum, when Vista Inc. took over the production of the LCLR ,M118 ammo they started using RL-15 , an in house powder and probably cheaper. …

Dec 17, 2010 · Re: Reload recipe for m118 ammo All these points are valid, especially the one about load data being a moving target where military, (and perhaps commercial) ammunition …

Jun 10, 2020 · What you have is as the box says is M118 special ball . It is the military 173-1175 gr m118 full metal jacket match bullet loaded into standard 7.62 casings. This came into being …

Jun 1, 2013 · The same 173 bullet was then used in "Special Ball", "Match" and "National Match" M118 ammo in late 50's and 60's. I never saw a round of National Match of Match M118 while …

Dec 1, 2010 · Other 7.62mm ball ammo used a ball powder such as WCC844 and tracers used a hotter burning stick powder. I'll repost if I find the data sheets. My two favorite 308 sticks, a 12 …

Aug 10, 2008 · Re: Questions on Lake City M118 173 grain match ammo M118 Special Ball- 173 gr M118 LR- 175 gr There is a big difference in the performance of both. We avoid shooting …

Feb 24, 2010 · Re: M118 BC I have .468 BC listed in my notes, no way they are more 'slippery' than a 175 SMK. This information G1 and pre-dates G7. I would not get excited about long …

Sep 5, 2013 · M118 Long Range (DODIC AA11) for conventional forces is loaded with Reloader 15 at the lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Mark 316 (DODIC AB39) is loaded for the United …

Jun 7, 2010 · Re: M118 Long Range and Special Ball Ammo The Special Ball is generally not that accurate compared to the M118LR or other match ammo. It's better that M80 or the other …

Nov 3, 2002 · Can someone reference me the bullet drop 100 to 1000 yards for Lake City M118LR - pictured? I want to make a chart as I did for a Black Hills 175 gr, attached. Shooting …