need help with .223 load

nickl405 · April 13, 2008, 05:34 PM

I just bought 65 grain seirra spitzer boat tail bullets for my .223 bolt action and I cant seem to find load data anywhere. I'm using varget powder and was wondering if anyone new the starting grains and max grains. Thanks in advance.

schnarrgj · April 13, 2008, 09:28 PM

This doesn't give stating and max, but it will be a start. Be sure to start low and work up slowly.

http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=206

moose fat · April 14, 2008, 04:07 AM

That is what I'm loading, Sierra Game King and Varget only for my Bushmaster. I had the same question and ended up e-mailing Sierra. They said to use the 63gr loading data and so thats what I've been using.

Check their web site and you can download/print out the data, I think. They e-mailed me the data.

tom234 · April 14, 2008, 12:54 PM

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Check their web site and you can download/print out the data, I think. They e-mailed me the data.

Sierra has been pretty good about emailing you a PDF file for specific cartridge data in response to email inquiries. However, I don't think you can donwload from their site. Obviously Sierra wants to sell their reloading manuals.....

Bullet94 · April 14, 2008, 03:26 PM

Lots of 223 info here including Sierra data for AR‘s and separate data for bolt guns -

http://www.6mmbr.com/223Rem.html

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crowbeaner · April 14, 2008, 06:55 PM

Use the data for 63 grainers and back it down at least 1/2 grain to 1 full grain for maximum. Stick with H335 or WW 748 or similar powders and all should be fine.

amamnn · April 15, 2008, 10:44 PM

That's odd- I had no trouble finding it in the Sierra manual--page 220

April 13, 2008, 05:34 PM	#1
nickl405 Member Join Date: March 6, 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 21	need help with .223 load I just bought 65 grain seirra spitzer boat tail bullets for my .223 bolt action and I cant seem to find load data anywhere. I'm using varget powder and was wondering if anyone new the starting grains and max grains. Thanks in advance.

April 14, 2008, 03:26 PM	#5
Bullet94 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 723	Lots of 223 info here including Sierra data for AR‘s and separate data for bolt guns - http://www.6mmbr.com/223Rem.html . __________________ PRO-SECOND AMENDMENT - Live Free or Die

April 14, 2008, 06:55 PM	#6
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	Use the data for 63 grainers and back it down at least 1/2 grain to 1 full grain for maximum. Stick with H335 or WW 748 or similar powders and all should be fine. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

April 15, 2008, 10:44 PM	#7
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	That's odd- I had no trouble finding it in the Sierra manual--page 220 __________________ "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal

April 13, 2008, 09:28 PM	#2
schnarrgj Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2001 Location: St Louis, Missouri Posts: 167	This doesn't give stating and max, but it will be a start. Be sure to start low and work up slowly. http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=206

April 14, 2008, 04:07 AM	#3
moose fat Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Alaska, Yukon R. delta Posts: 421	That is what I'm loading, Sierra Game King and Varget only for my Bushmaster. I had the same question and ended up e-mailing Sierra. They said to use the 63gr loading data and so thats what I've been using. Check their web site and you can download/print out the data, I think. They e-mailed me the data.