223 Loads

[boonebob]

With the cost of White Box ammo having gone up from $12 to over $16, has anyone come up with a reload that duplicates it ? Thanks

[mt3030]

First, the usual disclaimer: This load has proven safe in my 4 ARs, (Two Bushmasters, one DPMS and one Colt). Also one AR (Bushmaster) and a Mini-14, both owned by friends. Also in several bolt actions. Everyone else is encouraged to get several current reloading manuals to use as references, and start at least 10% below and carefully work their way up, watching for signs of problems.

Case: Any 223 Remington or 5.56 NATO, inspected for flaws, full length resized, and trimmed if needed.

Bullet: Winchester .224 55 gr FMJBT/can, available in bulk from Midway.

Primer: CCI 400

Powder: H-335, 25.0 gr

NOTE: Bullets crimped with Lee Factory Crimp die.

Before loading first case, read step by step guides in at least two reloading manuals.

[Dillohide]

Good accurate load, meters well and cases never stick in my Handi ... 25.5 gr BL-C2 with either 50 or 55 grain Hornady SP. Another load that is accurate ... 25 gr IMR 3031 with 50 grain Hornady SP. The North Texas 100+ degree heat doesn't effect these loads.

[Dave Allen]

hello, w-748 -varget-benchmark, have all worked well in my remmy 700. i prefer 55 grain bullets for hunting predators...50-55 grainers-with these powders have all shot well...

[stimpylu32]

My pet load for my 223 HB is 25.5 grains of IMR 4895 and a Speer 55 grain JSP , it will shoot better than i can on most days . 

[AZ223]

Winchester brass, CCI primers, 26.0 gr Varget with 50gr Nosler BT's keeps me under an inch all day; sometimes .5"  I'm working up a load using H335 and 45gr V-Max, but haven't shot it yet.

[Center Shot]

223 Rem   Bullet: Sierria 45gr 1310   Powder: 2015   26 gr.



I seem to always get a flyer than messes up a 5 shot group