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Offline fr3db3ar

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Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« on: October 06, 2009, 11:17:29 AM »
I've got a BSA (I know I know)  sweet 223 and put it on my Handi.  It's intended (it says) for a velocity of 3240.  Loading max load with  H335 I can only get around 3100.

What powders do you guys recommend to get my velocity up around the 3240 mark?

This load works ok.....but I'd like the get the scope to work correctly.
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Re: Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2009, 11:22:28 AM »
I'm not at home now so I can not look that up, but I am thinking I got those ballistics from Reloader-22 in my .223s using a 55gr bullet.  When I get home I will definately answer if no one else answers before then.  I'm using Cabela's scope for centerfire rifles with the .223 turrent for 55gr bullets.  I have to say it's right on out to 500 yards.    Rog
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Re: Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2009, 11:26:30 AM »
Before you do that I would take it to the range and try out the ammo you are curently using.  Just to get a referance as to where it is moving with turrent adjustments.  Rog
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Re: Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2009, 12:53:48 PM »
My go-to load for my 22" handi is the 55g V-max over 25.8g of IMR 4895 , my Chrono tells me that load is running at 3200 FPS +/- 10 FPS , may be close enough for what you want to do . ( max is listed at 26.2g )

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Re: Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2009, 12:54:52 PM »
You need to concentrate on what shoots accurately in your rifle and worry less about the velocity you get.
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Re: Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2009, 01:24:27 PM »
Velocity only tells part of the story with bullet drop. You have to figure in Ballistic Coefficient too. As advised - the best thing to do is get to the range and shoot at different ranges to see how the scope tracks. You may find that it tracks OK at longer distances or you may find it better at closer ranges. You just will not know until you try it. Personally, I do not like the scopes that have dialed in turrets. I like mil dots better. I have a 10X Bushnell Banner that was made in Japan, years ago that has different turrets for different cartridges and even came with a blank so you could make up your own. Never liked it from the start. Nothing seemed to work out. I could not get the pre-mades to track correctly with my favorite load of BL C2 and 50 grain bullets in a 222 Rem and I thought the one you could hand label looked tacky. However I liked the scope and still have it. It is mounted on my 223 Handi. Look to the left - that is my 223 with the Banner on top. I just do not pay any attention to the turret readings. Good Luck and Good Shooting
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Re: Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2009, 03:59:39 PM »
LaOtto222:  I have the same Bushnell Banner with the bullet drop compensation dial.  It never worked with the guns I had at the time. 

The first of the newer types I got was the BSA Sweet-17 that I put on my H&R .17HMR.  Works very well, I can hit a 4" clay target at 300 yards easy with it. 

Then I got the Night Force, and learned how to set up the chart and how to dial it in for different ranges.  That is what I used three weeks ago to shoot the Grizzly at 567 yards. 

Then I got the scope from Cabela's that has the large turrets that are set up for different calibers, bullet weights, at set velocities.  I have to say it took some getting used to, and it requires a range finder to be dead on.  Also it will not let you change you loads once you have it set up, without totally starting over from scratch.  But the one I have on my .223 Ultra is great and I do love it now that I have gotten used to it and shoot it well.  I can hit a Red Fox anywhere from 20 to 300 yards.
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Re: Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2009, 11:37:25 AM »
I ran some 50 gr. V-Max through the chrony about 3 weeks ago using AA-2230 in my 223 handi.  See below.

Grains          Aver. Velocity  (FPS)
22.2                2915
22.5                2950
22.8                3029
23.1                3055
23.4                3066
23.7                3100
24.0                3145
24.3                3165
24.6                3176
 
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Re: Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2009, 12:50:40 PM »
Yeah....my 55s with 24.5gr of H335 average right around 3100.  I'll just have to wait to see what it does as the furthest I can even shoot within an hour of me is 200.  Unless I want to pay $140 a year for a range that goes longer...but being unemployed at the moment it's hard to find that in the budget.
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Re: Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2009, 03:24:38 PM »
fred, I shot some 55 vmaxs the other day that were acc. or I was lucky. Plan to load some more of the same tonight and try them tomorrow. I didn't check for vel. as was looking for acc. first. I used Varget and have the 24" bull bar. If it all falls into place I will see what they are running and let you know. If they shoot the same I'll be happy. I don't care much about vel. but I understand what you are after. If your barrel isn't accurate at that vel. it won't matter much to your scope. I would find an acc. load and try to figure the scope to the load if possible. I haven't had much luck with those types of scopes yet. Looks like Sourdough has though. I have a couple on my 17s, need to try them again.
As I look back I see Graybeard said the same thing.
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Re: Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2009, 04:07:58 PM »
I think a much faster Reloder powder is in store for the 223, but 3240 is somewhat quick for that weight bullet! 
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Re: Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2009, 04:20:53 PM »
My current load is fairly accurate.  About 1.5 MOA at the moment out of the 22" heavy barrel.  It seems the 3240 is the stated velocity of Hornady 55 v-max.  I'm wondering what powder they are using.  I understand that manufacturer stated velocities are not necessarily what the user gets.  I've done significant testing this summer with 22lr and 22 wmr.
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Re: Reloading .223 55gr v-max
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2009, 04:45:10 PM »
My 223 velocities have been lower than I thought they would be but figured it may be I mostly have tested out of my superlight barrel. Or chrono is off. I've always used a lighter than 55 gr bullet in the 223. If you can only shoot 200 yds. the feature on the scope may not be of much use. Guy I work with has a different chrono and seems he may get different results. I always wanted to shoot over both and compare. I wonder how accurate these are.
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