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March 28, 2011, 05:18 PM
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another 223 question
Hello everyone,
Ok im sure this has been asked before but im looking for a load for my 223. I want to use ether varget or imr 4895. Which one would be the best for the 223. The bullet im using is a winchester 55g FMJ. I cant find data for just a FMJ but the lyman book im using has a load for a 55g soft point and have loads for both the varget and the 4895. It has a OAL of 2.260. So can i use that load data or would i need something else. It will be shot out of a savage model 12fv. Any guidance would be great. thanks for all the help. |
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March 28, 2011, 06:50 PM
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Sierra's #1355 FMJBT manual is,
H4895 start-23.1 FPS-2800 to 26.1 FPS-3300 MAX Varget start-23.7 FPS-2800 to 26.9 FPS-3200 MAX Hornady # 2267 FMJBT manual is, IMR4895 start-22.7 FPS-2800 to 25.1 FPS-3100 MAX Varget start-22.8 FPS-2800 to 26.4 FPS-3200 MAX Hodgdon's reload manual only shows W748 26.2 FPS-3170 MAX show a Winchesters FMJ As always start low and work your way up and I hope this helps. |
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March 28, 2011, 06:53 PM
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yes you can use the data for the 55gn bullet.but remember that they are two different bullets that will give two different signs of pressure.so load with caution.or just use a ladder test to work up the load.this is a proven way to work up a load for a rifel.
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March 28, 2011, 07:27 PM
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Thanks for the info and the help!
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March 28, 2011, 08:45 PM
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Cartridge : .223 Rem.
Bullet : .224, 55, Hornady FMJ-BT w/c 2267 Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.260 inch or 57.40 mm Barrel Length : 18.0 inch or 457.2 mm Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders. Matching Maximum Pressure: 55000 psi, or 379 MPa or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 105 % These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window. C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations. USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON ! 58 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 80%. These powders have been skipped. Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time % Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms --------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- IMR 3031 105.0 26.5 1.71 3178 98.8 53878 13839 0.830 ! Near Maximum ! Winchester 748 98.9 28.0 1.82 3157 95.6 55000 14049 0.825 ! Near Maximum ! Accurate No.2520 101.0 28.4 1.84 3139 96.5 55000 13913 0.840 ! Near Maximum ! Hodgdon H322 96.6 25.5 1.65 3134 98.2 55000 13075 0.825 ! Near Maximum ! Hodgdon H335 96.0 27.5 1.78 3123 96.4 55000 13561 0.830 ! Near Maximum ! Hodgdon BL-C2 99.5 28.5 1.85 3121 94.5 55000 13949 0.837 ! Near Maximum ! Ramshot X-Terminator 94.4 25.8 1.67 3116 98.0 55000 13069 0.834 ! Near Maximum ! Alliant Reloder-10x 91.5 24.1 1.56 3115 99.8 55000 12428 0.839 ! Near Maximum ! Ramshot TAC 99.5 27.5 1.78 3112 94.6 55000 13565 0.832 ! Near Maximum !
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