Is it possible to handload? mtmuley
Looked at my notes and close to 3,000 rounds loaded. A majority of what you read on the net regarding reloading the 5.7x28 is false. Mainly due to people who have zero experience reloading (or do reload but probably shouldn't) the round but will give their opinion from what they heard and have read online.
It's no more difficult to reload than any other round but there are a few differences.
The brass is to be only cleaned in a solution of simple green (1 part SG and 3 parts water). Soak for 20 min, rinse and lay on a towel to dry.
Yes, a bit more care and attention to detail needs to be practiced when charging the cases. The rounds is rated at 50,000psi so a couple tenths could ruin your day if you are already near max.
The brass is good for 4-6 reloads only.
Can't buy virgin brass.
Best and safest place to buy 1x fired brass is from an indoor range that only allows shooters to use ammo that needs to be purchased from the range.
I use a Dillion 550b with zero issues.
And I suppose someone with poor dexterity may not like or be able to handle the tiny case.
The comparison to the 22 mag is false. Not opinon but fact.
22 mag 40gr out of a pistol is ca. 1350fps (and close to 2000fps out of a rifle).
5.7x28 40gr quality reloads are 1900-1950fps (FN5.7). Factory loads are closer to 1800fps. I have no experience with the 5.7 out of a rifle.
The most common bullet for the 5.7 is the 40gr vmax.
The Barnes Banned Solids were fun before they was labeled as too scary.
I have fired plenty of 50gr as well.
