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October 30, 2008, 05:56 PM
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223 TAC and 55gr FMJBT
The Ramshot site doesn't list a FMJBT in their TAC loadings, nor do they list an OAL for a Hornady FMJBT. Their starting load for a 55gr bullet is 22.7gr, and my loading manual that has tons of other powders listed lists an OAL of 2.200 for Hornady FMJBT. Is that a reasonable starting point, or should I start a little lower? I'm loading for an AR-15 with a .223 match chamber.
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October 30, 2008, 07:55 PM
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Hornady's manual shows the 55 grain FMJBT with TAC at 21.5-24.7 grains and an OAL of 2.20".
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October 31, 2008, 12:24 AM
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Thanks much for the info - I've got the one book/one caliber from Scheels for .223 and they don't list TAC for Hornady, and I couldn't find any newer hornady load guides. I'll start off on the low end and work up - hopefully the light charges will cycle my AR.
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