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Typically, if one is seeking accuracy in his handloads, FMJ bullets are not a good choice. A-max bullets, Sierra match bullets, Nosler match bullets all will produce superior results to FMJs. The difference in price is insignificant, the accuracy difference is considerable.
Sierra's 52 or 53 gr match bullets + 23.5 gr of Viht N133, is Sierra's accuracy load for the .223.

Roger