64 grain PP in .223 rem.

bolt face · December 20, 2008, 07:32 PM

I've been looking all over for data on the winchester 64 grain PP bullet using H4895 in .223 rem. I can't find anything.
Anyone out there have start to max data for this powder/bullet combo in a .223 rem. bolt gun? It's not in my manual or the Hodgdon site...
Thanks.

Loader9 · December 20, 2008, 08:23 PM

From a Winchester handout manual, using IMR4895 and their 64gr spire point bullet, minimum load22.0 grs, max load 25.0 grs and gets about 2850'ps. You can get more speed from 25.0 grs 748 which gets you 2970'ps. That's also out of a Winchester handout. Pressure on the 748 is only 47000. No pressure shown for the IMR4895. I tried this combo in my 223's and it didn't like it apparently as accuracy wasn't there. I ended up with Varget and it shoots fabulous. As with any data, start low and work up.

rn22723 · December 20, 2008, 09:24 PM

Cartridge Information
Case: Winchester Barrel Length: 24"
Twist: 1:12" Trim Length: 1.750"
Primer: WINCHESTER SR

This is from the Hodgdon web site they do not list 64 gr but this 63 gr came up ought to give you some working information to work up a load.
223 Remington
Cartridge Load Data Starting Loads Maximum Loads

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Bullet Weight (Gr.) Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L. Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure
63 GR. SIE SP H4895 .224" 2.200" 23.5 2831 43,300 CUP 25.5 3078 50,000 CUP

December 20, 2008, 07:32 PM	#1
bolt face Member Join Date: December 17, 2008 Posts: 18	64 grain PP in .223 rem. I've been looking all over for data on the winchester 64 grain PP bullet using H4895 in .223 rem. I can't find anything. Anyone out there have start to max data for this powder/bullet combo in a .223 rem. bolt gun? It's not in my manual or the Hodgdon site... Thanks.

December 20, 2008, 08:23 PM	#2
Loader9 Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2008 Posts: 949	From a Winchester handout manual, using IMR4895 and their 64gr spire point bullet, minimum load22.0 grs, max load 25.0 grs and gets about 2850'ps. You can get more speed from 25.0 grs 748 which gets you 2970'ps. That's also out of a Winchester handout. Pressure on the 748 is only 47000. No pressure shown for the IMR4895. I tried this combo in my 223's and it didn't like it apparently as accuracy wasn't there. I ended up with Varget and it shoots fabulous. As with any data, start low and work up.

December 20, 2008, 09:24 PM	#3
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	Cartridge Information Case: Winchester Barrel Length: 24" Twist: 1:12" Trim Length: 1.750" Primer: WINCHESTER SR This is from the Hodgdon web site they do not list 64 gr but this 63 gr came up ought to give you some working information to work up a load. 223 Remington Cartridge Load Data Starting Loads Maximum Loads -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bullet Weight (Gr.) Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L. Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure 63 GR. SIE SP H4895 .224" 2.200" 23.5 2831 43,300 CUP 25.5 3078 50,000 CUP