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Trapp · August 10, 2007, 05:27 PM

I have a bunch of 223 brass that I am going to start loading. It is a mix of LC-00,02,04,07 Winchester, PMC, FC-. I am going to load some 65gr SBT (sierra gamekings) with Varget.

It will be shot through an AR-15 with a 1 in 9" 16" bbl. The purpose of this load will be for deer hunting. Very controlled shots to the base of the head (spine connection). My distances will be no further than 75yds (I know, the boattail wasn't necessary).

The question I have is about the brass itself. How much deviation at 75yds or shorter am I going to see between the different pieces? Are we talking major differences in FPS? pressure? POI?

I am going to use Winchester brass as my hunting load, as I have the most of it. I just don't really see a need to get rid of the other if it not going to make a noticable difference...

August 10, 2007, 05:27 PM	#1
Trapp Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: KTN Posts: 1,221	223 brass I have a bunch of 223 brass that I am going to start loading. It is a mix of LC-00,02,04,07 Winchester, PMC, FC-. I am going to load some 65gr SBT (sierra gamekings) with Varget. It will be shot through an AR-15 with a 1 in 9" 16" bbl. The purpose of this load will be for deer hunting. Very controlled shots to the base of the head (spine connection). My distances will be no further than 75yds (I know, the boattail wasn't necessary). The question I have is about the brass itself. How much deviation at 75yds or shorter am I going to see between the different pieces? Are we talking major differences in FPS? pressure? POI? I am going to use Winchester brass as my hunting load, as I have the most of it. I just don't really see a need to get rid of the other if it not going to make a noticable difference...