Nosler Varmageddon load data needed

mohr308 · June 18, 2012, 09:49 AM

I am looking for the load data for Nosler Varmageddon .224 dia (223 rem). I was unable to find it on Nosler's website, they listed different bullets. I am trying to find that data using varget and CFE223. Thanks.

mrawesome22 · June 18, 2012, 11:01 AM

If it's a lead core, copper jacket bullet you can use data from any bullet with the same basic design and weight.

Start low and work up slow.

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mohr308 · June 18, 2012, 02:01 PM

will try, thanks

**Unclenick** · June 18, 2012, 02:22 PM

CFE223 is a new powder and hasn't had time to work its way into general load data, so Hodgdon is going to be your data source for now. For the 40 grain Varmageddon use the Hodgdon data for the 40 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip. Just be sure you don't skip beginning with the starting load and working up in no more than 2% increments toward the listed maximum while watching for pressure signs. For the 55 grain Varmageddon, follow the same approach using the Hodgdon data for the 55 grain Speer Spire Point.

If you are looking for accuracy loads, you'll want to use even smaller steps, like 0.2 grain steps.

moxie · June 18, 2012, 02:24 PM

You might call Nosler and ask:

http://www.nosler.com/Contact-Us.aspx

mohr308 · June 19, 2012, 02:09 AM

both are good ideas! thanks

mohr308 · June 20, 2012, 01:59 AM

Spoke to a Rep from Nosler, he said to start the load at 25 gr using CFE223, the rest is up to me!

**Unclenick** · June 22, 2012, 03:31 PM

You might take an interest in my pressure signs list, then.

mohr308 · June 23, 2012, 11:45 PM

any ideas on a starting point using IMR4064 for 55gr Nosler Varmageddon .224 dia as .223 Remington?

**Brian Pfleuger** · June 23, 2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mohr308

any ideas on a starting point using IMR4064 for 55gr Nosler Varmageddon .224 dia as .223 Remington?

These guys have a pretty good idea...

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

You don't need bullet specific data unless the bullet is of "special" construction, such as pure copper.

mohr308 · June 24, 2012, 12:04 AM

I use that as a reference every so often, but I was having a hard time on which bullet to choose from as a starting point.

mrawesome22 · June 24, 2012, 12:19 AM

Same deal.

Use the Speer SP data. :thumbup:

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June 18, 2012, 09:49 AM	#1
mohr308 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2012 Location: Western New York Posts: 340	Nosler Varmageddon load data needed I am looking for the load data for Nosler Varmageddon .224 dia (223 rem). I was unable to find it on Nosler's website, they listed different bullets. I am trying to find that data using varget and CFE223. Thanks.

June 18, 2012, 02:22 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,153	CFE223 is a new powder and hasn't had time to work its way into general load data, so Hodgdon is going to be your data source for now. For the 40 grain Varmageddon use the Hodgdon data for the 40 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip. Just be sure you don't skip beginning with the starting load and working up in no more than 2% increments toward the listed maximum while watching for pressure signs. For the 55 grain Varmageddon, follow the same approach using the Hodgdon data for the 55 grain Speer Spire Point. If you are looking for accuracy loads, you'll want to use even smaller steps, like 0.2 grain steps. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Patron Member Last edited by Unclenick; June 19, 2012 at 12:31 PM. Reason: typo fix

June 18, 2012, 02:24 PM	#5
moxie Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2006 Location: TX Posts: 513	You might call Nosler and ask: http://www.nosler.com/Contact-Us.aspx __________________ If you want to shoot...shoot...don't talk! Tuco USAF Munitions 1969-1992 RVN 1972-1973

June 22, 2012, 03:31 PM	#8
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,153	You might take an interest in my pressure signs list, then. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Patron Member

June 24, 2012, 12:04 AM	#11
mohr308 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2012 Location: Western New York Posts: 340	Brian I use that as a reference every so often, but I was having a hard time on which bullet to choose from as a starting point.

June 18, 2012, 11:01 AM	#2
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	If it's a lead core, copper jacket bullet you can use data from any bullet with the same basic design and weight. Start low and work up slow. Sent from HenseMod6.

June 18, 2012, 02:01 PM	#3
mohr308 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2012 Location: Western New York Posts: 340	will try, thanks

June 19, 2012, 02:09 AM	#6
mohr308 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2012 Location: Western New York Posts: 340	both are good ideas! thanks

June 20, 2012, 01:59 AM	#7
mohr308 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2012 Location: Western New York Posts: 340	Spoke to a Rep from Nosler, he said to start the load at 25 gr using CFE223, the rest is up to me!

June 23, 2012, 11:45 PM	#9
mohr308 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2012 Location: Western New York Posts: 340	any ideas on a starting point using IMR4064 for 55gr Nosler Varmageddon .224 dia as .223 Remington?

June 24, 2012, 12:19 AM	#12
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	Same deal. Use the Speer SP data. :thumbup: Sent from HenseMod6.