""--..Load Data for .223 Nosler ballistic tip varmint 55 grain..--""

wdallis · October 7, 2017, 11:23 AM

I have purchased some Nosler ballistic tip (Varmint) 55 grain. I have the Hornady 8th edition reloading manual which shows no load data for this particular ammo. I have Hodgdon Varget and Hodgdon H335 powder. I was hoping someone might have some load data for this ammo/powder? Thank you

ajandrs · October 7, 2017, 11:57 AM

Both Nosler and Hodgdon provide load data online, so I would start there before taking people's loads from the interwebs. My data is below, but I do not guarantee its success or safety in your rifle!

My best load with that bullet and varget is 23.6gr, but I've had sub .5 MOA groups up to 24.8gr.

25gr is probably one of the most popular loads for H335 and has served me well.

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**Unclenick** · October 7, 2017, 12:51 PM

Go here and select 50-55 grain bullet weight from the weight tabs at the top of the load listings.

Note that manuals published by bullet makers will cover only their bullets, but have a lot of different maker's powders. Manuals published by powder makers have only their powders, but typically cover a variety of bullets. It's all a matter of which side your bread is buttered on.

Don Fischer · October 7, 2017, 12:57 PM

I've got Nosler fifth edition right here and the data is in there.

jpx2rk · October 8, 2017, 09:12 AM

I have found the Nosler load data to be accurate in terms of their "most accurate" load is a good starting point or close to it and work up to it if the most accurate load is "max". Load to their specs (OAL) and you'll be close and fine tune from there.

October 7, 2017, 11:23 AM	#1
wdallis Member Join Date: September 26, 2011 Posts: 18	""--..Load Data for .223 Nosler ballistic tip varmint 55 grain..--"" I have purchased some Nosler ballistic tip (Varmint) 55 grain. I have the Hornady 8th edition reloading manual which shows no load data for this particular ammo. I have Hodgdon Varget and Hodgdon H335 powder. I was hoping someone might have some load data for this ammo/powder? Thank you Last edited by wdallis; October 7, 2017 at 11:42 AM.

October 7, 2017, 12:51 PM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	Go here and select 50-55 grain bullet weight from the weight tabs at the top of the load listings. Note that manuals published by bullet makers will cover only their bullets, but have a lot of different maker's powders. Manuals published by powder makers have only their powders, but typically cover a variety of bullets. It's all a matter of which side your bread is buttered on. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 7, 2017, 11:57 AM	#2
ajandrs Member Join Date: February 17, 2017 Posts: 24	Both Nosler and Hodgdon provide load data online, so I would start there before taking people's loads from the interwebs. My data is below, but I do not guarantee its success or safety in your rifle! My best load with that bullet and varget is 23.6gr, but I've had sub .5 MOA groups up to 24.8gr. 25gr is probably one of the most popular loads for H335 and has served me well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

October 7, 2017, 12:57 PM	#4
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	I've got Nosler fifth edition right here and the data is in there.

October 8, 2017, 09:12 AM	#5
jpx2rk Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2015 Posts: 387	I have found the Nosler load data to be accurate in terms of their "most accurate" load is a good starting point or close to it and work up to it if the most accurate load is "max". Load to their specs (OAL) and you'll be close and fine tune from there.