Author Topic: Got new 223 Ultra today (Read 845 times)

GrampaMike · « **on:** April 14, 2004, 03:36:49 PM »

Got my new 223 Ultra today, putting a Bushnell Legend 5-15x40 on it. Love the laminate stock.
Any favorite loads that anyone would like to share?

josebd · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2004, 04:08:44 PM »

blc2,27.4 55 v-max blc2 27.0 50 v-max

jeff223 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2004, 02:30:54 AM »

my 223 shoots best with a max load of blc2 loaded with a 55gr Nosles BT bullet.i would try the BT,SST and some 52gr match hollow points.these seem to shoot the best out of my 223 and also my sons rifle.i tried lots of different bullets in the 223 handi rifles and these three did the best.Varget and blc2 powders work good with the blc2 being my choice.the blc2 powder meters good out of the powder measure i never will go back to Varget.

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2004, 07:54:57 AM »

Congrats on your new purchase...Let us know how that new Bushnell Legend works out. I haven't heard much about it yet. It's the model in between the Trophy and the Elite 3200.

GrampaMike · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2004, 10:47:08 AM »

Thanks...
Yes between Elite 3200 and Trophy, only 3 different Legend models.
Even with my eyes, it is sharp and clear.

Wlscott · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2004, 04:10:22 PM »

My Ultra likes 27.5 grains of Varget, 50 grain Hornady V Max (Moly Coated), Lake City Brass and Federal Small Rifle Primers.

This is a max load so work up slowly looking for pressure signs.

I have some BLC(2) that I've been using for my AR. I'll probably test it in the Ultra this summer.