Ammunition & Hand Loading > Cartridge and Shotshell reloading
I am finally handloading .223
Dan W:
Damn...Looks like I accidently deleted my last post... anyways, today I found a Redding powder measure in the pawn shop and stole it for $32.50. It is the Model 3 Redding, sans the bench bracket. I am using it in an old Lee C frame press with the lever and ram removed.
I was able to throw 50 perfect 24.5gr throws this afternoon using H335.
The Redding equipment I am using now are the 2 die set in .223 (full length resize) with the carbide free floating neck sizer, The Redding powder trickler, and now a Redding powder measure. So far no regrets for spending a little more for quality
Dan W:
Gettin there...1.3 MOA (incuding the flyer) Hornady 55gr Spire Point 2.200" 24.5gr H335 2910 FPS average
Dan W:
I decided to try out some Ramshot TAC powder with heavier bullets. Today I got my hands on some Hornady 68gr Match HPBT, Hornady 75gr HPBT & Sierra 69gr MatchKing HPBT.
Load work up for the 68 and 69 grain bullets will start at 23.8gr of TAC and COL is 2.260".
The 75 grainers will start at 22.5gr TAC . I found it interesting that the 68 and 75gr Hornady hollow point boat tails are the same length.
Now I just need to wait for the miracle January thaw to occur...anyone know if Ramshot TAC is temperature sensitive ;D
Dan W:
Some recent developments... upgraded equipment.
Bargain bin Redding Model 3 powder measure found at a pawn shop - found the needed mount and a baffle. I saved $100 and it is super precise with the ball powders I am using, TAC and H335
Upgrade to Possum Hollow case trimmer. The Lee setups work, but it is a lot of work...hopin' this cuts some case prep time with equal precision.
Added a Hornady cam type bullet puller and collet for easy bullet removal without damage.
Upgrade? Made up a stuck case remover set...you can guess why. I also decided to try a different (better?) case lube in Imperial Sizing Wax. I have read many good things about this stuff, waiting to try it out.
Added a Daniel Defense Omega Rail to the Rifle. I guess I will see if free floated barrels are a real accuracy improvement.
I also lightened the 2nd stage of my RRA match trigger about a pound, previously it was 3 lbs 1st stage and 3 lbs 2nd stage. Now it is 3 and 1.5 lbs approximately.
Here's to the mythical sub MOA group
dvsboyz:
try some winchester 748 i've been loading my ar15 rounds with it and using a 70 vld bullet by berger and for a gas gun its grouping exellent i
have a 1:9 twist and was thinking about a 60gr v max does anyone know if that will staiblize alright with the barrel twist it takes a couple shots with the vlds to take a coyote down at around 200 yards
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