DPMS load using 55gr. VMAX

wksinatl · May 8, 2002, 02:42 PM

I have a DPMS "SWEET 16" (16", 1-9"). I am looking for some suggestions for accurate loads using the 55gr VMAX. I have some 748, Varget, H322, AA2520, and a few others. For primers I have WSR's, CCI BR4's and Federal 205M's. Most ranges will be less than 300 yards. I know different rifles like different loads but I am looking for info that works for you in your .223. Thanks for your time and experience, Keith

ms1200 · May 8, 2002, 09:25 PM

in my model 700 i get great groups using 23.0gr of H322, wsr primer, topped off with the 55gr v-max. this load also works well with the sierra 55 blitz king.

spleenandideal · May 8, 2002, 11:53 PM

With the 55grVMax out of a 24"BM Vmatch upper.....
H322 @ 23.0gr
COL=2.253"
primer=CCI BR1 primer
Remington cases trimmed to 1.75"
Lee factory crimp.
Clover-leaf groups @ 100yds.

For a 16" heavy-bbl upper, the only change I make is
H322 @ 22.5gr. For 16" I usually prefer 52grSP

May 8, 2002, 02:42 PM	#1
wksinatl Junior Member Join Date: May 8, 2002 Posts: 14	DPMS load using 55gr. VMAX I have a DPMS "SWEET 16" (16", 1-9"). I am looking for some suggestions for accurate loads using the 55gr VMAX. I have some 748, Varget, H322, AA2520, and a few others. For primers I have WSR's, CCI BR4's and Federal 205M's. Most ranges will be less than 300 yards. I know different rifles like different loads but I am looking for info that works for you in your .223. Thanks for your time and experience, Keith

May 8, 2002, 11:53 PM	#3
spleenandideal Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 1998 Location: I-77, USA Posts: 522	All reloading data warnings apply.... With the 55grVMax out of a 24"BM Vmatch upper..... H322 @ 23.0gr COL=2.253" primer=CCI BR1 primer Remington cases trimmed to 1.75" Lee factory crimp. Clover-leaf groups @ 100yds. For a 16" heavy-bbl upper, the only change I make is H322 @ 22.5gr. For 16" I usually prefer 52grSP

May 8, 2002, 09:25 PM	#2
ms1200 Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2002 Posts: 133	in my model 700 i get great groups using 23.0gr of H322, wsr primer, topped off with the 55gr v-max. this load also works well with the sierra 55 blitz king.