AA2200 and .223 Rem

Scratch · November 1, 1999, 10:35 PM

Can I get input for pet loads for this powder with 55 gr. Bullets and LC brass. I'm using 20 inch 1-9 twist barrel. I'd like to use these for comparison as there is not a whole lot of published data on this powder.
Thanks
Scratch

WalterGAII · November 7, 1999, 07:09 PM

I'm using 2200 exclusively now with my Bush Shorty carbine. I'm using 23gr. pushing 55gr. fmjbt. I'm getting good accuracy and no problems. I changed my gas rings to the McFarland one-piece ring, and that's reduced my groups a little and my ejected cases come out a lot cleaner, indicating that I'm getting a lot better gas seal.

I've read where others are going up to 23.5 gr., with no problems.

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Shoot to kill; they'll stop when they're dead!

bradleyt · November 12, 1999, 05:45 PM

Where does one get this one piece gas ring?

WalterGAII · November 12, 1999, 11:01 PM

Rick McDowell, @ Competition Specialties

515-342-2011. $1.75, delivered. I called Rick, he mailed me one of the rings, before he even got my check. Says he's never been ripped off by a gun person. If you buy three or more, the price is less. Mine works great. You just worm the helical ring (kind of like puttin a key on a keyring) on the gas-ring groove on your bolt. You'll notice that the bolt carrier is a little tighter when working the action.

November 1, 1999, 10:35 PM	#1
Scratch Member Join Date: October 21, 1999 Location: Bakersfield, Ca, Posts: 86	Can I get input for pet loads for this powder with 55 gr. Bullets and LC brass. I'm using 20 inch 1-9 twist barrel. I'd like to use these for comparison as there is not a whole lot of published data on this powder. Thanks Scratch

November 7, 1999, 07:09 PM	#2
WalterGAII Junior member Join Date: November 7, 1999 Posts: 1,516	I'm using 2200 exclusively now with my Bush Shorty carbine. I'm using 23gr. pushing 55gr. fmjbt. I'm getting good accuracy and no problems. I changed my gas rings to the McFarland one-piece ring, and that's reduced my groups a little and my ejected cases come out a lot cleaner, indicating that I'm getting a lot better gas seal. I've read where others are going up to 23.5 gr., with no problems. ------------------ Shoot to kill; they'll stop when they're dead!

November 12, 1999, 05:45 PM	#3
bradleyt Member Join Date: April 2, 1999 Posts: 35	Where does one get this one piece gas ring?

November 12, 1999, 11:01 PM	#4
WalterGAII Junior member Join Date: November 7, 1999 Posts: 1,516	Rick McDowell, @ Competition Specialties 515-342-2011. $1.75, delivered. I called Rick, he mailed me one of the rings, before he even got my check. Says he's never been ripped off by a gun person. If you buy three or more, the price is less. Mine works great. You just worm the helical ring (kind of like puttin a key on a keyring) on the gas-ring groove on your bolt. You'll notice that the bolt carrier is a little tighter when working the action.