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2ndtimer · May 6, 2013, 01:14 AM

I haven't loaded the 50 gr Z-Max specifically, but I have loaded a lot of 50 gr Nosler Ballistic Tips and Hornady 50 gr SP and SX bullets with Accurate 2015. My records indicate I loaded up to 25.5 gr, although it appeared that I settled on 25.0 gr for my pet load. Currrent load manuals show lower charges as maximum, except for the current Sierra manual, which still shows up to 25.7 gr as maximum for an AR-15 load with a 50 gr bullet. I had no issues with a Savage bolt gun nor a Remington 700 SPS Varmint with the 25.0 gr load. Both had a 1 in 12" twist. Velocity was around 3400 fps out of the long barrel and 3350 out of the 24" barrel, if I recall correctly. I load more Ramshot TAC now, but still have some 2015 on hand. It is a very good powder for accuracy and velocity in the .223 Rem with bullets 55 gr and under, in my experience.

May 6, 2013, 01:14 AM	#4
2ndtimer Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2004 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 293	I haven't loaded the 50 gr Z-Max specifically, but I have loaded a lot of 50 gr Nosler Ballistic Tips and Hornady 50 gr SP and SX bullets with Accurate 2015. My records indicate I loaded up to 25.5 gr, although it appeared that I settled on 25.0 gr for my pet load. Currrent load manuals show lower charges as maximum, except for the current Sierra manual, which still shows up to 25.7 gr as maximum for an AR-15 load with a 50 gr bullet. I had no issues with a Savage bolt gun nor a Remington 700 SPS Varmint with the 25.0 gr load. Both had a 1 in 12" twist. Velocity was around 3400 fps out of the long barrel and 3350 out of the 24" barrel, if I recall correctly. I load more Ramshot TAC now, but still have some 2015 on hand. It is a very good powder for accuracy and velocity in the .223 Rem with bullets 55 gr and under, in my experience. __________________ NRA Endowment Member