Ammunition & Hand Loading > Cartridge and Shotshell reloading
I am finally handloading .223
SBarry:
Neat article Dan, however those are not the same as what I saw. Those are extreme and would not function in an M16 with that type of bullet design. It is easy to see why those would tumble, and not function in an autoloading rifle.
JimP:
.... glad you liked it...... but my name is Jim......
SBarry:
Sorry Jim, I would have known that if I was paying better attention.
JimP:
I need to figure out how to make an avatar..... I managed it over at ccwne, but it it took more time than I have.......
edit...... that didn't take long at all.......
Dan W:
Today I test fired 50 rounds of H335 handloads at 23.5 and 23.7gr. A fellow shooter at the Ike's range let me fire a round over his chronograph and the result was 2921fps for the 23.7gr load. Accuracy was about 2 MOA, with the lighter load slightly better, and I still have my doubts about the Armscor 62gr bullets. No signs of excessive pressure and no blown primers.
These bullets are varying +/- 1 grain in weight and all weigh more than 62gr (average weight is 62.5gr) and they go as high as 63. I am also having major issues with inconsistent COL, varying as much as .015" (2.245"-2.260"). Target COL is 2.250"
I have decided to load the rest of the Armscor 62gr for plinking only @23.5gr H335, as I have the most of that powder.
I also fired 20 rounds loaded with Ramshot TAC -24gr under the 62gr bullets. Functionally they worked fine, but I had about the same issues with accuracy.
Today I ordered some Hornady VMAX 55gr(flat based) and some Spire Point 55gr. I will see if I can get a better grouping from a quality bullet
Now I am wishing I had a chronograph...another $100...
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