5.7x28 FN - Handloading Demonstration

Although there is very little load data supporting this cartridge, the high performance little 5.7x28 FN can be reloaded if an extra measure of care and attention to detail are observed. This isn't a tutorial, it's just a demonstration of the physical process. Find load data at www.accuratepowder.com and plan on staying very close to the starting values as factory ammo velocities are quickly exceeded when experimenting with this freakish little round.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• 5.7x28
• five-seven
• usg
• Fabrique Nationale Herstal
• P90
• PS90
• fn

[majpoopiepants]

Hey great video ,wonder if you could be a little more detailed with it like--- what you used ---how to check---- load amount etc.... Thanks

[theKGB65]

@majpoopiepants There is far more information required to do this safely than just to say, "use 6.1 grains of Accurate #7 powder and Hornady 40 grain V-Max bullets"... etc. Reloading manuals and powder manufacturer's data have to be studied and loads constructed in steps for each particular firearm. But my comment should be a clue, haha. Seriously, though, I'm not an alarmist and I think reloading is safe but the 5.7x28 is strictly for advanced reloaders who conduct their own research.

[donthebodyguard]

Good video.What kind of scale do you use i'm getting into reloading.on a fixed income any ideas of a decent scale i'm going to reload .9mm luger,.38 spl,.45 acp thanks for any help.

[theKGB65]

@donthebodyguard Hello, there. I'm still using two identical manual type balance scales made by Ohaus one of which is an RCBS 304. Just never had the need for an electronic scale but that would probably be the smart way to start out if you have none. Not sure which brand to recommend. I like Dillon products best followed by Redding, Lymann, Hornady, and RCBS.

Occasionally you can find a really cheap Frankfort Arsenal electronic scale on sale at Midway USA for about $30 just to get by.

[domdomdidity]

How much reload life do you get out of each casing, some one or two times, do you have a different take, thanks for your time...

[theKGB65]

@domdomdidity Because I keep the pressure reasonable in my handloads brass life isn't an issue. There haven't been any split or bulged cases yet, but there have been a few loose primer pockets. This isn't a cartridge that I shoot often enough to really track casing life, though, so you might try posting the question to one of the 5.7 discussion forums for a solid answer on this.

[donthebodyguard]

@theKGB65 Thanks for getting back to me I;ve done a little checking.Franford seems not bad.I just wanna be safe !! have a great weekend.

[theKGB65]

@SludgeSlinger Since making this video, Yes, I have noticed a few hangups in the PS90 relating to proper feeding from the mag. In the past I had juiced them with Hornady One Shot but read that this might not be advisable, that it might inhibit proper blow-back operation. Also, the USG pistol mag's cannot be filled to capacity with these less slippery handloads. The cases bind in the staggered magazine and do not feed properly. This is a challenging cartridge to load, no doubt about it.

[SludgeSlinger]

Ive heard that there is a lacquer on the cases. Have you had any issue with this over multiple reloadings? Im an experienced reloader and have my dies etc, but I havent played with this round yet. I heard that was an issue esp for the PS90.

[762girl]

Thanks!!!