Ammunition & Hand Loading > Cartridge and Shotshell reloading
I am finally handloading .223
bkoenig:
Here's my recipe:
55 Grain Vmax
25.5 grains Varget
Winchester brass trimmed using Lee case trimmer (don't recall length, but it's set by the length of the trimmer and can't be adjusted)
Federal SR primer
COAL 2.26
Roll crimped using Hornady bullet seating die.
Unfortunately I'm out of Varget so I need to try something new. I have about 75 rounds left that I loaded this spring and I've been hoarding them.
In my Savage 12FV with a 26" barrel and 6-18 Swift scope I can put 5 shots into a half inch at 100 yards. I haven't done much shooting with that rifle since buying it so I haven't gotten it out further than that. I mean to take it to one of the 300 yard benchrest days at the Ikes some time and see what it can do. I've also done some work to the gun that helps accuracy - filled the flimsy factory forend with epoxy to stiffen it, floated the barrel, and bedded around the recoil lug and action pillars.
Dan W:
There is a 300 yard informal shoot at the Lincoln Ike's this Saturday...
I will be at the Ike's, but I am shooting the Rock your Glock match with my son for his birthday.
Rich B:
Work up a load, you'll probably be between 23 and 25.5 grains of H335. I'm around 23.8-24.2, IIRC. I was running hotter, but it wasn't giving me better results. I don't want to go too low, since I want enough gas to cycle the gun.
Those Match Kings might work better with Varget, RL15, or 4064.
For 55gr FMJBTs, pick up some Hornadys. They're reputed to be the best and I've always had good results with them. Your experience with the Armscor stuff reflects what I've heard elsewhere.
Dan W:
I just received notice that my back-order from Powder Valley has shipped. So I will be GTG with powder and primers for some time.
Anyone have any thoughts about using flat based bullets vs boat tailed? I see many flat based available when lookin for the other. I they harder to load or just different?
Rich B:
Boat tails are slightly easier to load since they slip into the case mouth a little more easily.
I *think* they're more accurate too. IIRC, most match bullets have boat tails.
BTW, when did you place that order with Powder Valley? I have an order from April I'm waiting on...
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