.223 69 gr Matchking velocities

[SavageMOA]

Is there a good source for determining the different velocities I can expect from different loads? The book I have (Modern Reloading), only gives one velocity and different loads. I have a Savage 12FV with a 26" barrel. Any help?

[dmickey]

Have you checked any of the other manuals that you have? Surely you must have more that one. That way you can catch any misprints that the other ones have.

[SavageMOA]

I only have the one. Got any suggestions on a manual with better load data?

[Bullet94]

You can get Sierra data here -

http://www.6mmbr.com/223Rem.html

[fourrobert13]

If you are using Hodgdon powder, you could check out their website data.

[SavageMOA]

Thanks for the help. Would you rely on that data?

[Sport45]

Read a little more of the book you have. In the chapter about reduced loads, Lee gives a formula for estimating velocity given charge weight, maximum load and maximum velocity. Actually, his formula is to calculate a load weight based on max velocity and max load given a desired velocity, but the application of a little 10th grade math will convert it.

At least this information is available in the 1st edition of Modern Reloading.

[fourrobert13]

Thanks for the help. Would you rely on that data?

No complaints yet.

[tom234]

Is there a good source for determining the different velocities I can expect from different loads? The book I have (Modern Reloading), only gives one velocity and different loads. I have a Savage 12FV with a 26" barrel. Any help?

Best to initially look online at various powder manufactuer data to establish what powder you want to use then estimate how your conditions [mainly barrel lenght] will vary from listed data. There are many variables that affect resultant FPS. I doubt that 26" barrels are the norm so your FPS may vary significantly. The only way you will know how your particular rifle shoots is to add a chronograph to your equipment.