Loading 5.7 x 28... anyone have luck with this?

[Jason_2111]

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[sigguy552]

I heard 2nd hand that it's a difficult round to load for with slim margins for error. Here's an article I found online:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://loaddata.com/articles/pdf/ld-17%2520pearce%2520lr1.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwis7a6O2KzpAhUXrZ4KHfpGATEQFjAAegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw3PY5y_qQpLf9zrvUaREcNL

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[BajaJames83]

Choose a powder that will fill the case and keep the pressure on the low side it's not that hard to load for but just like all reloading you have to pay attention and do it right.
People say 40 amd 357sig are dangerous but it's in the boat...

[racinjason233]

Do you load .223 or other necked cartridges? The same rules apply. Do your books have data?

[Divernhunter]

Have you guys even loaded for it?
It is NOT like a "223 or other necked cartridges" for reloading.
The brass neck moves forward about 1/8" when new ammo is fired.
About the best you can do is 2 reloads for the brass.
It is very tricky on pressures. A 1/10 grain can be the difference between working and danger.
Not worth the trouble and safety issues.
You can find new ammo at good prices and then buy 1-2 cases of it.
I have had a FN57 for quite some time. Bought dies and will not use them now.
I load for many other cartridges and have been doing so for many years. I pass on this one.

[Corbin Dallas]

So the story is... one of my nephews decided to impulse by a nice new FN 5.7, and tagged me asking about making ammo for it.

I've never personally tried to load it, but I've seen a buddy of mine attempt to reload some once fired brass, and had very poor results. It was at the level of "Just don't".

Personally... I've never had the desire to buy one, but it does look kinda neat. I'm a 10mm fan boy through and through, so I'll stick with that.

But, given the cost of new factory ammo for it, is there anyone making new brass and projectiles that would be cheaper than just buying factory? I did a quick check at the usual suspects like Starline, and didn't see anything.. and thought I'd post up the question here.

IF you've been making your own 5.7x28... was it worth the time and effort, or do you suggest just keeping an eye open for sales and buying factory?

TIA!

If you're looking to mimic factory ammo, you're better off just buying it.


I highly recommend reading this blog among many others - http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3297


And from my experience, NEVER ever clean the brass with anything but water and a light soap solution. Doing so will ruin the brass.

NO walnut
NO stainless pins
NO media of any kind (rice, corn, kitty litter, etc)


Load light, measure twice, work your way up.

This case is NOT forgiving at all.

I'll say this with all caps because I want you to understand how important this is.


THE 5.7X28 CARTRIDGE IS NOT LIKE ANY OTHER RIFLE CARTRIDGE IN THE WORLD. THERE IS ZERO ROOM FOR ERROR. IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE, YOU WILL PAY FOR IT BY WAY OF THE GUN, YOUR HAND, BOTH OR WORSE.

[NYT]

my older brother reloads his 5.7, i do not reload mine. i buy 3k rounds pretty much every time i find a good sale. ppr i believe is usually 34 cents for american eagle 40 gr.

roughly spend a grand every year on 5.7 ammo.

[hambam105]

Remind me to nix the idea of reloading for the 5.7.

[2Stroke]

Remind me to nix the idea of owning a 5.7.

[hambam105]

Hey, 2Stroke,
Put those 5.7 reloading dies back on the shelf.

[Jason_2111]

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