Alliant Load Data - Is this the max charge?

DaveInPA · December 12, 2008, 09:04 AM

In my search for data for the Nosler 50gr bullets in .223, I looked at the data offered by Alliant on their website. They have data for this bullet with Reloader 10X, but this is how it's listed:

Case - Winchester
Minimum OAL - 2.2
Powder - Reloader 10X
Charge Weight - 24.2 grains
Velocity - 3,389fps

They call it a "reciple". Is that charge they list the max charge? I would like to be able to figure out a range and intervals to load rather than just being given a "recipe".

ZeSpectre · December 12, 2008, 10:23 AM

when compared to other data it does seem to be max loads. I've been downgrading their loads by 10% and it seems to work fine for me.

DaveInPA · December 12, 2008, 10:27 AM

What data are you comparing it to? I haven't been able to find any min/max data for 10X.

ZeSpectre · December 12, 2008, 10:51 AM

I'm just saying "comparison in general".
When I compare any Alliant listed load (.45ACP, 30-30win, etc) to one from another source the Alliant load is almost always sitting right at the MAX from the other source.

So I've just been assuming that holds true across the board.

Loader9 · December 12, 2008, 11:36 AM

If you want to try a load that works in every 223 I've put it in, try 25.0 grs AA 2230 under a 50 gr pill. It's not a barrel burner but it ain't no sleeper either. The largest group out of my 223's is 1/2" and that's over 10 rifles. Might give it a try. The loads listed on Alliants website are max loads.

tom234 · December 12, 2008, 01:55 PM

The warning page, before you enter Alliant's online Reloader's Guide, states "REDUCE RIFLE AND HANDGUN CHARGE WEIGHTS BY 10% TO ESTABLISH A STARTING LOAD."
Clearly this indicates the listed load data are max loads. It pays to read all the fine print, even when it is capitalized......

December 12, 2008, 09:04 AM	#1
DaveInPA Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 1,106	Alliant Load Data - Is this the max charge? In my search for data for the Nosler 50gr bullets in .223, I looked at the data offered by Alliant on their website. They have data for this bullet with Reloader 10X, but this is how it's listed: Case - Winchester Minimum OAL - 2.2 Powder - Reloader 10X Charge Weight - 24.2 grains Velocity - 3,389fps They call it a "reciple". Is that charge they list the max charge? I would like to be able to figure out a range and intervals to load rather than just being given a "recipe".

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December 12, 2008, 10:23 AM	#2
ZeSpectre Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Shenandoah Valley Posts: 3,276	when compared to other data it does seem to be max loads. I've been downgrading their loads by 10% and it seems to work fine for me.

December 12, 2008, 10:27 AM	#3
DaveInPA Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 1,106	What data are you comparing it to? I haven't been able to find any min/max data for 10X.

December 12, 2008, 10:51 AM	#4
ZeSpectre Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Shenandoah Valley Posts: 3,276	I'm just saying "comparison in general". When I compare any Alliant listed load (.45ACP, 30-30win, etc) to one from another source the Alliant load is almost always sitting right at the MAX from the other source. So I've just been assuming that holds true across the board.

December 12, 2008, 11:36 AM	#5
Loader9 Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2008 Posts: 949	If you want to try a load that works in every 223 I've put it in, try 25.0 grs AA 2230 under a 50 gr pill. It's not a barrel burner but it ain't no sleeper either. The largest group out of my 223's is 1/2" and that's over 10 rifles. Might give it a try. The loads listed on Alliants website are max loads.

December 12, 2008, 01:55 PM	#6
tom234 Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 753	The warning page, before you enter Alliant's online Reloader's Guide, states "REDUCE RIFLE AND HANDGUN CHARGE WEIGHTS BY 10% TO ESTABLISH A STARTING LOAD." Clearly this indicates the listed load data are max loads. It pays to read all the fine print, even when it is capitalized......