Author Topic: Need help on reloading for a 223 (Read 800 times)

varmit_master · « **on:** August 15, 2003, 01:06:29 AM »

i have a 22 250 i reload for it all the time i just got a 223 and i have never shot one i am looking for loads to coyote hunt with i have Nosler's BT in 40gr 50gr 55gr bullets Hornady 50gr 55gr SXSP and some Remington 50 HP bullets which one would work the best and powder and out to 250yrds
VM

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jhm · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2003, 04:32:53 AM »

Varmit Master: I load only 55gr for all my 223 and the load I have used the most is 21,5 of IMR-4198 it has searved me well over the years, BTW I picked up a older ruger 77 in 270 for all them bullets and does it shoot I completely redune it. take care.

JIM

bigdaddytacp · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2003, 05:26:54 AM »

Quote from: varmit_master

i have a 22 250 i reload for it all the time i just got a 223 and i have never shot one i am looking for loads to coyote hunt with i have Nosler's BT in 40gr 50gr 55gr bullets Hornady 50gr 55gr SXSP and some Remington 50 HP bullets which one would work the best and powder and out to 250yrds
VM

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.....There are twist rates in the 223 guns from 1-7 to 1-12 and SOME do shoot fine withthe 55gr bullets in all the twist.......the normal bolt gun twist is 1-12 and will shoot all three bullet weights you use ......I have had good luck with H335 and Hornady 55 VMax bullets.....the Imr 4895 has done well also and W748 does good for many loads.......If you have a bolt gun the powder isn't as critical but if you have a auto/gas gun some don't like the burn-pressure curve of some powders........ there are a bunch of different brands of brass available and the internal volumne and weight of this brass is more variable than 22-250 brass and be sure to stick with one type of brass for load developement and loading.......good luck and good shooting!!

varmit_master · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2003, 09:09:26 AM »

HI Jim

how u been i am glad u got u a 270 now u can put them bullets to work lol i got my 223 in a single shot i have been using Varget powder in my 22 250 would it work in the 223 i am wanting to try so i dont have to buy 5 or 6 diff. kinds of powder VM

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Duffy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2003, 10:28:10 AM »

I was going to mention Varget, I use it in my M70 w/55g BT with great results. It groups a tad bit larger (1/4" max) compared to H335 but the vel gain is worth it! Mine likes just a tenth under max with WW brass and .5 under with military brass.

Ryan

KN · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2003, 12:14:39 PM »

My votes go for H-335 and W-748 also. Both have worked well for me. I also like the Sierra 55gr spitzer and the 50-55gr Blitz kings. KN

varmit_master · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2003, 10:31:35 PM »

Hi i got some brass once fired but it is mixed up Rem. Win. PMC. would it hurt to use all 3 kinds for hunting or do i just need to stick to one name brand VM

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jhm · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2003, 01:28:22 AM »

I sort my brass by brand and load them that way, you may get different results with each brand, but for the most part they will be CLOSE but not exactly the same, come to the gunshow sat in l. rock and you can get all kinds of brass. :-D

JIM

varmit_master · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2003, 04:58:21 AM »

Hi Jim if i was bench shooting i could tell but for hunting coyotes it will work want it VM

jhm · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2003, 11:40:05 AM »

Yes im sure it would be OK but I would still try and break it down as to brand as soon as I got some extra brass. JIM

varmit_master · « **Reply #10 on:** August 18, 2003, 11:05:11 PM »

ANY More good loads for the 223 please help me out VM

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Duffy · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2003, 06:43:49 AM »

With the 55g BT's for max range and vel I use the max load listed on the Varget jug with WW brass NOT mil brass and I also include PMC with the mil also. With the Mil brass like Lake City I usually back off .7 grains at least. There is around .8-1.0 grain difference in internal volume from commertial brass and military. WW holds the most, Fed is next then Rem but for all general loading they are very close. Just have to follow gerneral loading practices and work up! For accuracy the H335 get's the honors with 25.0 grains under a 55g BT.
The Varget loads are around 3350 and group around a inch. The H335 loads run around 3150 and group about .70
This is out of my Win M70 w/24" bbl using WW primers.
I tried some Ramshot Exteminator but wasn't really impressed. Need to work on it a bit more though and try a few more combo's.