.223 Varget load for 55gr. V-Max???

MauiMontana · February 7, 2011, 08:18 PM

hodgdon lists speer's 55gr. but wanting to get input for loading varget under hornady's 55 gr. V-Max. OAL suggestions would be helpful too. thanks in advance.

kraigwy · February 7, 2011, 08:37 PM

Load the same powder for both bullets. Use the starting load and work your way up until you get the same velocity and accuracy results watching for pressure signs.

M.O.A. · February 8, 2011, 02:31 AM

or go to hornadys loaddata site

Qtiphky · February 8, 2011, 07:17 AM

Or go to hodgdon's website for data with their powder. That's where I usually start if it isn't specifically listed in my manual.

MauiMontana · February 8, 2011, 06:11 PM

only one problem with both those suggestions (which is why i'm posting here) hornady doesn't have an online load data site (thats free) and hodgdon doesn't list the 55gr v-max. if anyone out there has the latest hornady manual they could maybe just help me out till i can drive the 2 hours to town to buy one. thanks gentlemen.

dozernomore · February 8, 2011, 07:13 PM

sent pm

Xfire68 · February 8, 2011, 07:36 PM

Quote:

hornady doesn't have an online load data site

That is not exactly true. They do have some data for free on their website but...it's not the data your looking for.

http://www.hornady.com/support/downloads/load-data

20thru45 · February 8, 2011, 09:05 PM

I use 25.5 grain Varget with Nosler 55 grain BT. I started at 25 and when I got to 25.5 my stag 4l was shooting 3/4" at 100 yards at 2700 fps.

2.255 OAL with a lee factory crimp on the heavy side.

LarryFlew · February 8, 2011, 11:08 PM

what is your OAL?

MauiMontana · February 9, 2011, 07:26 PM

thanks xfire, but yeah, that data is for the "ftx" bullets only. i just ordered the 8th edition yesterday, probably be here in a week or so, guess i'll just have to wait.

MauiMontana · February 9, 2011, 07:30 PM

O.A.L. Over All Length..... also, COL, COAL,

A_Gamehog · February 9, 2011, 08:56 PM

very accurate load for the 55 V-Max

.223 1-9 twist AR-15 or the Bolt guns

25.0 Varget
Lake city brass full length sized
any primer prefer the 450 CCI
55 .224 dia V-Max
2.260 COL

1/2" to 3/4" most all weather conditions from a Bi-pod

February 7, 2011, 08:18 PM	#1
MauiMontana Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Montana backwoods Posts: 22	.223 Varget load for 55gr. V-Max??? hodgdon lists speer's 55gr. but wanting to get input for loading varget under hornady's 55 gr. V-Max. OAL suggestions would be helpful too. thanks in advance.

February 7, 2011, 08:37 PM	#2
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Load the same powder for both bullets. Use the starting load and work your way up until you get the same velocity and accuracy results watching for pressure signs. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

February 8, 2011, 09:05 PM	#8
20thru45 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2011 Location: In the first foothills of the Cascade mountains outside Portland OR Posts: 156	I use 25.5 grain Varget with Nosler 55 grain BT. I started at 25 and when I got to 25.5 my stag 4l was shooting 3/4" at 100 yards at 2700 fps. 2.255 OAL with a lee factory crimp on the heavy side. Last edited by 20thru45; February 9, 2011 at 01:15 AM.

February 8, 2011, 11:08 PM	#9
LarryFlew Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2009 Location: Minnesota CZ fan Posts: 902	what is your OAL? Last edited by LarryFlew; February 10, 2011 at 04:46 PM.

February 9, 2011, 08:56 PM	#12
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	very accurate load for the 55 V-Max .223 1-9 twist AR-15 or the Bolt guns 25.0 Varget Lake city brass full length sized any primer prefer the 450 CCI 55 .224 dia V-Max 2.260 COL 1/2" to 3/4" most all weather conditions from a Bi-pod __________________ "Happiness is knowing the Barred Owl is Eating the Spotted Owl and environmentalists are watching Nature take it's course"

February 8, 2011, 02:31 AM	#3
M.O.A. Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: south indiana Posts: 555	or go to hornadys loaddata site

February 8, 2011, 07:17 AM	#4
Qtiphky Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2008 Location: Upper Michigan, above the Mackinac Bridge Posts: 568	Or go to hodgdon's website for data with their powder. That's where I usually start if it isn't specifically listed in my manual.

February 8, 2011, 06:11 PM	#5
MauiMontana Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Montana backwoods Posts: 22	only one problem with both those suggestions (which is why i'm posting here) hornady doesn't have an online load data site (thats free) and hodgdon doesn't list the 55gr v-max. if anyone out there has the latest hornady manual they could maybe just help me out till i can drive the 2 hours to town to buy one. thanks gentlemen.

February 8, 2011, 07:13 PM	#6
dozernomore Member Join Date: December 14, 2008 Posts: 25	sent pm

February 9, 2011, 07:26 PM	#10
MauiMontana Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Montana backwoods Posts: 22	thanks xfire, but yeah, that data is for the "ftx" bullets only. i just ordered the 8th edition yesterday, probably be here in a week or so, guess i'll just have to wait.

February 9, 2011, 07:30 PM	#11
MauiMontana Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Montana backwoods Posts: 22	O.A.L. Over All Length..... also, COL, COAL,

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