starting load for 223 rem ?

rebs · May 12, 2013, 08:15 AM

I have some 68 gr Hornady match FMJBT bullets and my Lyman manual doesn't show this bullet. Could anyone tell me the starting and max load using H335 powder ?

ruger357w · May 12, 2013, 08:25 AM

The hornady 9th edition book list a 68 gr BTHP with h335 Starting load at 21.3gr and max load at 23.8gr with a c.o.l at 2.250.I use these bullets in my ar's with IMR-4895 With awesome results.

capbuster · May 12, 2013, 08:25 AM

you might check out Hodgdons data page. They show a listing for a 69 grain bullet.

rg1 · May 12, 2013, 08:30 AM

For comparison to other data for 68-69 grain bullets:
Hornady 9th Edition---.223 Rem Service Rifle section
Win case-Win SR primer--AR 15 20" 1/9 twist
Hornady 68 BTHP
H335 powder----start 21.3--2500fps---22.6-2600----max 23.8-2700

rebs · May 12, 2013, 08:46 AM

Thank you guys, I will start loading at 21.3 and go up in 2/10th increments.
My ar is a 16" 1 in 8 twist barrel and shows a sweet spot for OAL of 2.230 with 55 gr bullets. Should I load the 68 gr to the same OAL or try the 2.250 OAL ?

rg1 · May 12, 2013, 01:03 PM

Check out this thread for a view of Hornady's 9th 68 bthp page:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/39...THP_loads.html

rebs · May 12, 2013, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Check out this thread for a view of Hornady's 9th 68 bthp page:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/39...THP_loads.html

thank you rg1

hooligan1 · May 14, 2013, 04:59 PM

Rebs, bullets that we try are usually found in a manual printed by same company.. Call Grand Island Neb. and talk with someone that made that bullet..

May 12, 2013, 08:15 AM	#1
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	starting load for 223 rem ? I have some 68 gr Hornady match FMJBT bullets and my Lyman manual doesn't show this bullet. Could anyone tell me the starting and max load using H335 powder ?

May 12, 2013, 08:25 AM	#3
capbuster Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 1999 Location: Bessemer,Alabama Posts: 302	you might check out Hodgdons data page. They show a listing for a 69 grain bullet. __________________ cliff

May 14, 2013, 04:59 PM	#8
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	Rebs, bullets that we try are usually found in a manual printed by same company.. Call Grand Island Neb. and talk with someone that made that bullet.. __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

May 12, 2013, 08:25 AM	#2
ruger357w Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 158	The hornady 9th edition book list a 68 gr BTHP with h335 Starting load at 21.3gr and max load at 23.8gr with a c.o.l at 2.250.I use these bullets in my ar's with IMR-4895 With awesome results.

May 12, 2013, 08:30 AM	#4
rg1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Posts: 1,125	For comparison to other data for 68-69 grain bullets: Hornady 9th Edition---.223 Rem Service Rifle section Win case-Win SR primer--AR 15 20" 1/9 twist Hornady 68 BTHP H335 powder----start 21.3--2500fps---22.6-2600----max 23.8-2700

May 12, 2013, 08:46 AM	#5
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	Thank you guys, I will start loading at 21.3 and go up in 2/10th increments. My ar is a 16" 1 in 8 twist barrel and shows a sweet spot for OAL of 2.230 with 55 gr bullets. Should I load the 68 gr to the same OAL or try the 2.250 OAL ?

May 12, 2013, 01:03 PM	#6
rg1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Posts: 1,125	Check out this thread for a view of Hornady's 9th 68 bthp page: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/39...THP_loads.html