5.56 Federal 62gr Mod0 SOST Gel Test Results

Finished up the testing of the Federal 5.56 62gr Mod0 OTM SOST (T556TNB1) round. Here are the conditions and results.

Test conditions:
-16'' CHF PSA barrel
-Test rounds fired from 15 feet
-"FBI spec" (Their term, not mine...) Clear Ballistics gel block

Chrono Data:
-2997 feet per second
-1235 foot pounds of energy

Results:
-1st shot passed through 32'' of gel
-2nd shot stopped at 32''
-Fragmentation occurred along the way

Here's the video showing the test, the permanent cavity, both shots into the gel, and a discussion of the results:

Federal Mod0 Gel Test HD Video Link

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Help with Federal hulls

Take a look at the Hodgdon reloading site. They list a Federal shell with a .090 plastic base wad.

Or better still give them a call, sometimes talking to someone is much better than the typed word.

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.40S&W Federal Guard Dog or Hornady Critical Deffense?

I don't use either, but I do know whether they function depends on your gun.

Might work in yours while it might not work in mine.

That goes for ALL ammo in ALL guns.

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12ga federal shells reloading

Boolit Mold Join DateMar 2013Posts2

The general rule is "yes", but in my LIMITED shotshell experience, if it has a cardboard base wad (look down
inside) it will only survive a few loads, and the mouth will fail pretty soon, too. Also, you have to
find the right components, sometimes this can be tough if the shell is really not intended to be reloaded
because there may not be exact info on it. Finding correct wad for your shell and shot combo can
be a bit tricky.

The most info is out there for the target load specific shells which are designed to be reloaded, like the
Win AA.

Short version - probably will work, may only get 3-4 loads before it is worn out, may have to trial
and error.

Bill

If it was easy, anybody could do it.

http://www.ballisticproducts.com/default.aspYou can call these folks they have it all.
http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/index.php
This is where I started my shotgun reloading good folks here.

Yes you can but doesn't sound like you have a shotshell reloading manual or hit Hodgdens or other site or you would probably already know. PLEASE look it up for proper components and don't rely on any board comments for safe loads.

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Bill is right, they're not much good for repeated reloading, but.....that's OK.....they're EVERYWHERE! Nobody else picks them up so I can get as many as I want, load them once and leave them lay. Pick up the once fired ones your buddy left laying.

Plenty of data and components available. Anything from 3/4 oz to 1 1/4 oz loads.

Just make sure your loader sizes all the way to the rim. The Aluminum base can swell and cause some problems if not properly sized. (I've had the same problem with recent mfg. Win AA and Rem Gun Club hulls)

Jerry

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Boolit Mold Join DateFeb 2008LocationOhioPosts19

I do pretty much the same as KYCaster but I will load them 3 times then throw them away . I use a sharpie marker to put a stripe from the primer to the outside of the rim , when they are fired strike 3 they are out of there .

I also use them to load up shells for going pheasant hunting at the shooting preserve , that way I don't have to worry losing my good hulls .

I recommend getting Lymans Shotshell Handbook for loads of information on shotshells and loads from birdshot to buckshot to slugs.

if there Federal gold medal hulls ? yes they can be reloaded !

Looks like a Top Gun. Yes you can if so. Call Alliant powder and they will tell you what can be substituted in regard to hull brand. I load them, but the crimp is only so-so.

Boolit Master Join DateJun 2007Posts513

I think Claybuster or maybe another company is doing a wad for promo hulls. The Top Gun is a straight hull with a paper base wad. I use a dowel marked to ck base wad height.

Take care

r1kk1

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i have this but cant find this one in the manual.

Looks like a Federal Gun Club hull. It'll have a paper basewad so if it's been wet I'd chuck em'. If not (wet) then for sure you can reload them. Like has been said, you won't get the reloads from them like a AA or Remington, but they make a good hunting load. More room inside as it's straight walled and not tapered. I reload them with 1 1/4oz with a federal 12s4 wad and get beautiful crimps. Actually better than the STS hulls...I'd take all I could get my hands on if they were cheap enough...I like em'..

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Abbreviations used in Reloading
Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt"

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Mold for 338 Federal

I just purchased a Tikka , T-3, in cal. 338 Federal.

I recently purchased an old NEI mold that cast a perfect 262 gr. gas checked bullet.( I was told that Walt made this one )

I also have an RCBS mold that is throwing a 207 gr. g/c HP bullet.

I'm sizing .3395 " and lubing with Ben's Red , using Hornady .338 gas checks.

Right now, I have 5 round lots loaded and ready for range testing ( with both weight bullets ) loaded with Red Dot , 2400, SR-4759.

I'll be testing these tomorrow.

Ben

I can't see a white-tailed deer slowing this bullet down , I figure this one will do a " number " on a buck's shoulders :

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