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November 16, 2009, 01:36 PM | #26 |
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Hey Dbar,
Yes, it is original, and I am glad to hear I was correct in thinking it was 20 inches. Best wishes, Dave Wile |
November 16, 2009, 05:14 PM | #27 |
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What about titegroup??
I use it for 9m loads and love it..hodgdons site list it for.223 but doesn't give feet per second. Should I use something else? Thanks for any advice guys.
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November 17, 2009, 10:38 AM | #28 |
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25.0 to 25.4gr of A2230 w/ 55gr Hornady FMJ @ 2.23 OAL.
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November 29, 2009, 12:23 AM | #29 | |
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A Gamehog
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Your load looks to be over max? Are you getting any signs of over pressure at 25gns of AA2230? Thanks, DBAR |
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November 29, 2009, 08:58 AM | #30 |
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I've used H322 for years in my 223's always an accurate load,my second powder for 223 is V133.
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November 30, 2009, 03:54 PM | #31 |
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The 25 grains is under the max load in Sierra's book.
Actually it's just 1/10th over a "max" load suggested by Sierra.
they guide you with <<23.5 - 24.9>> as the recomended load range. 23 grains is going 2700+ FPS 25 grains is going 2900+ FPS http://accurateshooter.net/Downloads/sierra223ar.pdf http://www.accuratepowder.com/loadda...dard_22cal.htm This book reads very conservative in their data. Safe but conservative. I trust Sierra's data more. as it includes a reference to FMJ bullets as well as SP's and HP's With this powder the pressure signs started for me at max load of 25.3 Flat primers.
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December 1, 2009, 10:57 AM | #32 |
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The Modern Reloading 2nd Edition lists the following for 55gr FMJ
A2230 Min: 23.4 2923fps Max: 26.0 3216fps 50300 CUP 2.23 Min OAL |
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