We have a new (to us) rifle at our house, a BM 59. It came with a list of recommended factory loads as well as a list to avoid. These were all various surplus loads. Since I'm the reloader in the family, I'm looking around for components and data. Can anyone suggest a source of 7.62x51 load data specifically for gas operated self-loaders like the BM 59?

Also, what commercial 7.62 NATO/.308 loads are appropriate?

Last edited by Ploughman; 05/03/18.