Duplicating Mk 262 Mod 1 - ep1 - Factory Black Hills 77gr OTM tests

Published on August 28, 2017
Duration: 33:15

This video details the process of duplicating Mk 262 Mod 1 ammunition, starting with factory Black Hills 77gr OTM as a baseline. It covers the history of the round, safety considerations for high-pressure 5.56 NATO loads, and a cost analysis showing significant savings through reloading. Baseline accuracy testing with the factory ammo yielded impressive results, averaging 0.595 MOA.

Quick Summary

This video series aims to duplicate Mk 262 Mod 1 5.56mm 77gr OTM ammunition. It analyzes factory Black Hills rounds, detailing history, safety, component teardown, and baseline accuracy testing which yielded an average of 0.595 MOA.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Project Intro: Duplicating Mk 262 Mod 1
  2. 01:13Safety & Components: 5.56 NATO vs .223
  3. 02:50Mk 262 History: Mod 0 to Mod 1 Evolution
  4. 04:49Cost Analysis: Factory vs Reloading Savings
  5. 07:34Range Baseline: Black Hills 77gr Accuracy
  6. 11:18Physical Measurements: OAL & CBTO
  7. 14:18Component Teardown: Bullet & Primer Analysis
  8. 15:55Powder Analysis: Identifying Factory Charge
  9. 17:29Powder Selection Strategy for Cloning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of this video series?

The primary goal is to duplicate the military Mk 262 Mod 1 5.56mm 77gr OTM ammunition. The series uses factory Black Hills ammunition as a baseline for testing and analysis before attempting to replicate its performance through reloading.

What are the key differences between Mk 262 Mod 0 and Mod 1?

The Mk 262 Mod 1 introduced a cannelure to the bullet for better crimp retention and featured a reformulated powder for improved temperature stability compared to the earlier Mod 0 version.

How much can be saved by reloading Mk 262 Mod 1 ammunition?

Reloading Mk 262 Mod 1 clone ammunition with similar components costs approximately $0.41 per round. This compares to about $1.07 per round for factory Black Hills ammunition, resulting in savings of roughly $319 per 500 rounds.

What accuracy was achieved with the factory Black Hills 77gr OTM ammunition?

During baseline testing at 100 yards, the factory Black Hills 77gr OTM ammunition produced three 5-shot groups measuring 0.616", 0.553", and 0.618", averaging 0.595 MOA.

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