Author Topic: 223 Loads (Read 514 times)

James B · « **on:** November 25, 2004, 06:32:33 AM »

Going along with my other post, I have a new NEF 223 on the way. I am interested in shooting the heavier bullets 55-60 grainers. What has been your better loads and which heavy bullets does your handi shoot best. Mine is the stainless on and I will most likely get a 243 barrel for it as well. Thanks!

Broken-arrow · « **Reply #1 on:** November 25, 2004, 06:58:19 AM »

The 63 gr. Sierra SP shoots better than the 52 gr. HPBT for me. Over 25.3 gr. Varget, seated a calibers depth into the case. This load groups 3/4" on a bad day, 1/2" or better on a good day. Increase or decrease the charge by .2 or so and groups open up dramatically.

TimJ · « **Reply #2 on:** November 25, 2004, 09:37:23 AM »

This might not be what you want but...not a handload but the Ultramax 55sp shot pretty well out of mine. They aren't the fastest, in fact they might be the slowest :wink: , but they do shoot well for a 55.
I also know of a deer shot with them and they preformed pretty well. I think the slower speed might keep them from expanding too fast.

btw The 60 gr Nosler Partitions shot like crud form my gun.

Tim

James B · « **Reply #3 on:** November 25, 2004, 09:48:06 AM »

Thanks Gentlemen. I will give those two a try.