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three-fifty-seven · November 28, 2012, 01:18 AM

Howdy guys,

I am looking for a .223 load that gives me velocities about 1800-2200 fps with a 55 grain bullet. All the load data I have found is either way too fast (3000 fps+) or extremely slow (titegroup loads @ 1100fps). I did find some load data with Bluedot that would meet my needs but all the data supplied was from online reloaders and I would prefer to use data from the powder companies.

The main reason why I want this load is because I want a .22 WMR/.22 Hornet out of .223 without me having to buy a gun chambered in either of those cartridges. Another reason is that I want something more powerful than my .22LR but not overkill for rabbits and grouse.

Thanks for the advice.

November 28, 2012, 01:18 AM	#1
three-fifty-seven Member Join Date: August 9, 2012 Posts: 56	Low Velocity .223 Loads Howdy guys, I am looking for a .223 load that gives me velocities about 1800-2200 fps with a 55 grain bullet. All the load data I have found is either way too fast (3000 fps+) or extremely slow (titegroup loads @ 1100fps). I did find some load data with Bluedot that would meet my needs but all the data supplied was from online reloaders and I would prefer to use data from the powder companies. The main reason why I want this load is because I want a .22 WMR/.22 Hornet out of .223 without me having to buy a gun chambered in either of those cartridges. Another reason is that I want something more powerful than my .22LR but not overkill for rabbits and grouse. Thanks for the advice.