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December 11, 2009, 01:34 AM | #1 |
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new to reloading... 223 help
i'm just going to get into reloading for my Ar-15 and need suggestions on a good power for 60-75 gr loads. Looks like Varget is a good powder to use. I'm planing on making 75 bthp loads for the accurate long range shots and then 62gr fmj for plinking. The problem is i haven't been able to find good load data for the 62gr.
I'm guessing that if i get a book it will answer the bullet questions but i still want suggestions on the powder. Also brass recommendations would be appreciated. Just trying to get your guy's opinions. i know you probably have years of experience on me. thanks FYI: gun is a 1:8" twist rate so it should stabilize anything under 80gr. |
December 11, 2009, 02:29 PM | #2 |
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Welcome to the forum
Powder choices in order,
Varget Reloader-15 Ramshot Tac AA2230 online sierra load book for you..ar-15 with fast twist loads. http://accurateshooter.net/Downloads/sierra223ar.pdf Lake City Brass CCI Primers Varget and reloader-15 for the 75's Tac and AA2230 for the 62's Be safe.
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December 11, 2009, 03:38 PM | #3 |
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hog - why do you rate 2230 at the bottom?
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December 11, 2009, 04:08 PM | #4 |
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i use ram-tac @26grains
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December 11, 2009, 06:50 PM | #5 |
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Just my observation in my AR-15
The powder (AA2230) is dirty when burned at a min. loads. The others are clean when used at lower velocity accuracy loads. I would have listed W-748 but I have trouble finding it available.
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December 11, 2009, 07:05 PM | #6 |
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Use a cartridge gage to set up your sizing die, to make sure you set the shoulder back properly. You may find it necessary to crimp to stop bullet movement while chambering (and it might be pushed back into the case, or move forward in the case) since both can occur.
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December 11, 2009, 08:15 PM | #7 |
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I use RL-15 and Varget.....75gr Hornady BTHP Match
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December 12, 2009, 05:47 PM | #8 |
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I have had good luck with Varget and 69gr Sierra BTHPMKS. I am currently working on a 2230 load as well.
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December 12, 2009, 07:26 PM | #9 |
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I've reloaded thousands of rounds of 9, 40 and 45 for handguns but have been out of the rifle business (and hunting) for quite a few years due work and a shoulder problem. After shooting a friend's AR and finding it very pleasant to shoot with my bum shoulder and, because Nancy Pelosi doesn't want me to have one, I bought a Bushmaster Carbine.
So, I'm new to reloading for my Bushmaster carbine and checked out all of the powder's suitable but, when it came to finding powder, the only thing on the shelf was Ramshot TAC so I bought it (disadvantage to living in a sparsely populated area). I loaded up various grains behind both the Hornady 60gr hp and 52gr HPBT. My most accurate load was with the 52gr bullet and 25.2 grains of TAC. TAC measures very accurately. The little carbine will group under 1" from the bench which is plenty good for me.
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December 14, 2009, 01:08 AM | #10 |
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I'm also a little confused on what dies to get.. there are so many choices. But for an AR15 i am thinking of the Lee Pacesetter 3 die kit, because it gives me the full length sizer and a factory crimp which is good for auto loading guns..
Am i missing anything? or is that a good choice for the AR.. |
December 14, 2009, 06:48 PM | #11 |
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As for dies.... I used the RCBS Small base dies to begin with. They worked fine. I also bought the Hornady regular FL dies. They worked just as well without working the brass as much. The seating die also has the floating bullet alignment sleeve. As for crimping since it is an semiauto, I would suggest you get a taper crimp die if you are loading bullets with no cannelure. Other than that the factory roll crimp will do fine.
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December 14, 2009, 07:24 PM | #12 |
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no one has suggested RL 7... works great with a 55gr V-max
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