Current ADI 5,56mm Powder type and charge weight

[Rastus]

Hello,

Would anyone have information on current powder type and correct charge weight for the current ADI ammunition F1A1?

Thanks

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[ActionYobbo]

I have no insider knowledge but as a WAG I would say its 24.5 of BM2 under a 62g AP

[Rastus]

I have no insider knowledge but as a WAG I would say its 24.5 of BM2 under a 62g AP

Thanks!

Would anyone else have any information?

[Sunray]

Manufacturers do not publish that kind of info as they load to get a specific velocity range at a specific pressure range in a particular cartridge and bullet weight. The powder may not be the same powder in every lot either.
Apparently, ADI uses BTI powders exclusively. The F1A1 Ball ammo is a nominal 4 gram(62 grains) bullet at similar velocities(none published) to FN SS109 and US M855 ball cartridges, using a single base solvent propellant.
The Hodgdon Extreme family of powders, Stateside, includes: H4198, H322, BENCHMARK, H4895, VARGET, H4350, H4831, H4831SC, H1000, RETUMBO and H550BMG are BTI powders. That doesn't mean reloaders can get the powders used in the F1A1 ammo though.

[Rastus]

Thanks!

[Bruce McAskill]

Besides what one gets in canister powders is NOT the same powder used by manufactures even if numbered the same.