loading for rem. sps varmint .223 ?

YOUNGS · January 19, 2009, 04:23 PM

Just bought a sps .223 looking to narrow down choices of powders and bullets, mainly using it for bench work not hunting.What do you guys use that own this gun.Thanks

SavageMOA · January 19, 2009, 04:43 PM

I use Varget and 68 grain Hornady BTHPM bullets to great effect. I like the Hornady's because they are as accurate as Sierra's but cost a decent bit less.

What is the twist rate of your barrel?

YOUNGS · January 19, 2009, 05:41 PM

My gun has a 1and12 twist.

Shoney · January 19, 2009, 07:07 PM

YOUNGS
The 1/12 twist is ideal for 50-60 grain bullets. It may or may not shoot bullets of heavier or lighter weight.

Generally, I use extruded powder for bolt weapons, and sherical powders for semi-auto. There are surplus powders available that were developed for the 223.

Some canister powder that do well in 223 are:
H322, H335, Win 748, Ramshot TAC, BL-C2, AA2230, and either H or IMR 4895

January 19, 2009, 04:23 PM	#1
YOUNGS Junior Member Join Date: January 15, 2009 Posts: 3	loading for rem. sps varmint .223 ? Just bought a sps .223 looking to narrow down choices of powders and bullets, mainly using it for bench work not hunting.What do you guys use that own this gun.Thanks

January 19, 2009, 07:07 PM	#4
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	YOUNGS The 1/12 twist is ideal for 50-60 grain bullets. It may or may not shoot bullets of heavier or lighter weight. Generally, I use extruded powder for bolt weapons, and sherical powders for semi-auto. There are surplus powders available that were developed for the 223. Some canister powder that do well in 223 are: H322, H335, Win 748, Ramshot TAC, BL-C2, AA2230, and either H or IMR 4895 __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111 Last edited by Shoney; January 19, 2009 at 07:14 PM.

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January 19, 2009, 04:43 PM	#2
SavageMOA Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2008 Posts: 368	I use Varget and 68 grain Hornady BTHPM bullets to great effect. I like the Hornady's because they are as accurate as Sierra's but cost a decent bit less. What is the twist rate of your barrel?

January 19, 2009, 05:41 PM	#3
YOUNGS Junior Member Join Date: January 15, 2009 Posts: 3	My gun has a 1and12 twist.