3/11/05 Range Report

[Swift One]

Went to the range today and tested out some new loads for my 223BBL Handi Rilfe.  The Following is what I got out of it.

1. V-Max 55gr , 22.0 grains of H322, Winchester Brass, CCI 400 primers:  Nothing consistent.  I have not been able to get V-max bullets to shoot well with a number of other recipies.  Oh well.

2. Sierra Blitz 55gr, 23.3. grains of H322, Winchester brass, CCI 400 primers:  Excellent shot groups.  .75- .50" groups with one clover leaf 3 shot group.

3. Sierra BlitzKing 55gr, 23.3.grains of H322, Winchester brass, CCI 400 Primers:  Very consistent shot groups.  Average 1" groups and a couple of .75" goups.

It is obvious with the current load I am using (Sierra 55gr Blitz with 26.0 grains of H335) and the other two Sierra loads that I tested today that my Handi enjoys eating and digesting the Sierra line of varmint bullets.  I must say that those Blitzking bullets make a good looking round once loaded!  I am going to tinker around with the Blitzking bullets a little more to see if I can close the groups a little.  The Blitzking has a thicker wall than the Blitz bullets and my theory is that when shooting yotes, I will get a little more penetration before expansion.  Although, the 55gr Blitz do a wonderful job at taking out the dogs.

[jeff223]

looks like you found some bullets that your rifle likes.on those 55gr bullets have you tried seating them out there looooong?try to hit the lands with your bullet.if you are lucky maybe you will be able to.if you do hit the lands just seat that bullet in just a smidge so your just off the lands.

if you dont hit the lands with your bullet try it there loooong just to see what happens.your rifle may shoot even smaller groups yet.with my 223 handi rifle ammo the OAL is 2.5 loaded with 55gr Nosler BTs.my rifle shoots very good there.

[Swift One]

2.50"? Wow, you are putting it out there.  I might try that.  I am new to the reloading game so I am still trying things. It feels good though to get a recipe that turns your rifle into a shooter.

[jeff223]

the BTs have that plastic tip and that makes the measurement alittle longer.i never tried the blitz bullets.they sound like a winner to me

[Swift One]

Blitz bullets are the Blitzking's ugly little brother.  They have a lead tip and a thinner wall.  It would be an awesome Pdog and Crow vaporizer bullet.