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mohr308 · November 5, 2012, 12:40 AM

First thing I would do, is call or email Hornady and ask what the COL is suggested for use in a 5.56mm rifle for that bullet. My guess would be 2.250" or very close.

Second, I load one bullet with CFE223 and my AR likes the lighter load of 25gr. Unfortunately CFE223 seems to be picky in my AR. I started using H335 and my accuracy is WAY better than CFE ever gave me.

Third, I only use CCI41 primers in my AR. Buy a box of 100, its only a few bucks. Duplicate each load step using both primers, try using a .3 grain step between loads.

Last but not least, Print some free targets at www.about-shooting.com and use 1 target for each load step, write the load data on them and save them, I reference mine all the time!

Hope it helps

November 5, 2012, 12:40 AM	#5
mohr308 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2012 Location: Western New York Posts: 466	First thing I would do, is call or email Hornady and ask what the COL is suggested for use in a 5.56mm rifle for that bullet. My guess would be 2.250" or very close. Second, I load one bullet with CFE223 and my AR likes the lighter load of 25gr. Unfortunately CFE223 seems to be picky in my AR. I started using H335 and my accuracy is WAY better than CFE ever gave me. Third, I only use CCI41 primers in my AR. Buy a box of 100, its only a few bucks. Duplicate each load step using both primers, try using a .3 grain step between loads. Last but not least, Print some free targets at www.about-shooting.com and use 1 target for each load step, write the load data on them and save them, I reference mine all the time! Hope it helps __________________ Lock and load, the zombies (democrats) are coming (to take your guns)!