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banjobart · June 1, 2001, 07:01 PM

Hey, just for fun try this load in the .223 Remington:

13 grains Blue Dot

40 grain bullet, (V-max, Ballistic tip, etc.)

The noise is like a 22 Mag but the velocity will be in the 3,000 FPS range. You can almost leave your ear muffs off. The point of impact will be very near a 50 grain or 55 grain standard load, you don't even need to change scope setting for varmint shooting.

It's a pleasant load, accurate and quiet. You can turn your .223 rifle into a Hornet with this ammo. Just never increase that 13 grains of Blue Dot powder charge in the .223.

June 1, 2001, 07:01 PM	#1
banjobart Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 188	Hey, just for fun try this load in the .223 Remington: 13 grains Blue Dot 40 grain bullet, (V-max, Ballistic tip, etc.) The noise is like a 22 Mag but the velocity will be in the 3,000 FPS range. You can almost leave your ear muffs off. The point of impact will be very near a 50 grain or 55 grain standard load, you don't even need to change scope setting for varmint shooting. It's a pleasant load, accurate and quiet. You can turn your .223 rifle into a Hornet with this ammo. Just never increase that 13 grains of Blue Dot powder charge in the .223.