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February 7, 2011, 09:18 PM
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.223 Varget load for 55gr. V-Max???
hodgdon lists speer's 55gr. but wanting to get input for loading varget under hornady's 55 gr. V-Max. OAL suggestions would be helpful too. thanks in advance.
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February 7, 2011, 09:37 PM
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Load the same powder for both bullets. Use the starting load and work your way up until you get the same velocity and accuracy results watching for pressure signs.
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February 8, 2011, 03:31 AM
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or go to hornadys loaddata site
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February 8, 2011, 08:17 AM
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Or go to hodgdon's website for data with their powder. That's where I usually start if it isn't specifically listed in my manual.
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February 8, 2011, 07:11 PM
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only one problem with both those suggestions (which is why i'm posting here) hornady doesn't have an online load data site (thats free) and hodgdon doesn't list the 55gr v-max. if anyone out there has the latest hornady manual they could maybe just help me out till i can drive the 2 hours to town to buy one. thanks gentlemen.
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February 8, 2011, 08:13 PM
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sent pm
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February 8, 2011, 08:36 PM
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Quote:
http://www.hornady.com/support/downloads/load-data
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February 8, 2011, 10:05 PM
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I use 25.5 grain Varget with Nosler 55 grain BT. I started at 25 and when I got to 25.5 my stag 4l was shooting 3/4" at 100 yards at 2700 fps.
2.255 OAL with a lee factory crimp on the heavy side. Last edited by 20thru45; February 9, 2011 at 02:15 AM. |
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February 9, 2011, 12:08 AM
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what is your OAL?
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February 9, 2011, 08:26 PM
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thanks xfire, but yeah, that data is for the "ftx" bullets only. i just ordered the 8th edition yesterday, probably be here in a week or so, guess i'll just have to wait.
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February 9, 2011, 08:30 PM
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O.A.L. Over All Length..... also, COL, COAL,
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February 9, 2011, 09:56 PM
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very accurate load for the 55 V-Max
.223 1-9 twist AR-15 or the Bolt guns 25.0 Varget Lake city brass full length sized any primer prefer the 450 CCI 55 .224 dia V-Max 2.260 COL 1/2" to 3/4" most all weather conditions from a Bi-pod
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