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Posted: 5/4/2011 9:48:32 PM EDT
Please use the following post format. Fill in what you can when you post, then fill in the rest later when possible. Intended use: Training\practice, , plinking, hunting, tactical, etc. Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: Case manufacturer: Case length: Bullet manufacturer: Bullet weight and type: Powder type: Powder charge weight: OAL: Primer: Firearm tested in: Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): |
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Posted: 5/4/2011 9:49:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AeroE]
[#1]
Load #1
Intended use: training, plinking, varmint killin', and reduced course Highpower competition Notes\Comments: Reloder 15 is slow for this combination of bullet weight and case capacity, hence the 27.0 grains fills a Winchester case to the bottom of the neck. More gunpowder to 27.4 grains is safe, but spills before the bullet is seated as it fills the case to the top of the neck. In my experience 26.8 grains produces too little pressure to seal the case well, resulting in excess soot on the case shoulders. Cases are generally sized with a 0.245 inside diameter bushing through three loads, then 0.244 after that. Cartridge headspace is set 0.0015 to 0.002 inches, or about 1.7XX from the case head to the 0.330 inch diameter datum on the shoulder. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: Winchester Case length: 1.75 to 1.76 inches Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 52 grain MatchKing Powder type: Reloder 15 Powder charge weight: 27.0 to 27.4 grains OAL: 2.25 to 2.26 inches Primer: Remington 7 1/2 Firearm tested in: AR based across the course rifle, Lilja 7 twist 3 groove barrel 24 inches long Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): 3200+ fps Load #2 Intended use: training, plinking, varmint killin', and Highpower competition Notes\Comments: Reloder 15 is just about optimum for bullets in the 69 grain weight range. This load is warm, don't load 25.0 grains in your rifle without testing lighter charges first. Once safety has been established you will likely find that this is an accurate load in your rifle. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: Winchester Case length: 1.75 to 1.76 inches Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 69 grain MatchKing Powder type: Reloder 15 Powder charge weight: 25.0 to 25.2 grains OAL: 2.26 inches Primer: Remington 7 1/2 Firearm tested in: AR based across the course rifle, Lilja 7 twist 3 groove barrel 24 inches long Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): ~2800 fps |
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Posted: 5/4/2011 10:35:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ruin]
[#2]
Intended use: Training/Practice
Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Remington Case manufacturer: Lake City 08 Case length: SAAMI Minimum Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 55 grain FMJ With Cannelure Powder type: H335 Powder charge weight: 25.0 grains OAL: 2.25 Primer: CCI 400 Firearm tested in: BCM M16A4 Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): Unknown (But it does track well with the BDC on my TA31F-G out to 400 meters, haven't tried the load any further out) NOTES: Safe load, easy on brass. For best results, use the CCI450 primer. The CCI 400 has a rather thin cup and flattens easily, giving the impression of high pressure signs when in reality, its a very safe load. The load is from the Speer Reloading Manual. |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2011 9:54:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: stevelish]
[#3]
Intended use: plinking, paper punching
Notes\Comments: Works in my setup, YMMV Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: LC 09 Case length: 1.74 Bullet manufacturer: Sie MK Bullet weight and type: 69 hpbt Powder type: Varget Powder charge weight: 26.0 slightly compressed OAL: 2.26 Primer: Wolf SRM Firearm tested in: AR-15 HBAR 1:9 Generic A2 20" Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD):2966,20,6 Intended use: plinking, cooking barrels Notes\Comments: Blasting ammo, progressive powder drop Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: FC Case length: 1.74 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 55 fmjbt Powder type: H335 Powder charge weight: 26.0 OAL: 2.26 Primer: Wolf SRM Firearm tested in: AR-15 Pencil bbl 1:9 Retro upper Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD):3171,37,10 Intended use: plinking, paper punching Notes\Comments: This is the first run, second wasn't as tight (2834,43,17) Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: LC 09 Case length: 1.74 Bullet manufacturer: Sie MK Bullet weight and type: 69 hpbt Powder type: TAC Powder charge weight: 24.0 OAL: 2.26 Primer: Wolf SRM Firearm tested in: AR-15 HBAR 1:9 Generic A2 20" Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD):2873,12,5 |
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Posted: 5/10/2011 12:50:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: KB7DX]
[#4]
Load 1 .223 40g V-Max
Intended use hunting varmint Notes: Shot a bit over one inch at 100 yards, 10 shot groups. Devistating on jackrabbits 1) Caliber .223 Remington 2) Case manufacturer LC 05 3) Case length 1.755 4) Bullet manufacturer Hornady 5) Bullet weight and type 40g V-max 6) Powder type Hodgdon H-335 7) Powder charge weight 27.3g 8) OAL 2.20 in. 9) Primer CCI 450 10) Firearm tested in Remington 700, 24in barrel 11) Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD) Avg 3202 ES sorry SD 37.93 Load 2 Intended use: Match Notes\Comments: This load shoots the best groups in my 14.5in carbine. I developed this load specifically for shorter ranges out to 300 yards so chrony data wasn't considered or taken. This load will shoot 28 rounds into about 2 inches at 100 yards in my factory M4-gery. A lee factory crimp die was used and moderately crimped mid cannalure. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Remington Case manufacturer: R-P Case length: 1.755 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 55g FMJ #2267 Powder type: Hodgdon H335 Powder charge weight: 24.0g OAL: 2.23 Primer: CCI 450 Firearm: Bushmaster 14.5 in carbine Chrono data N/A Load 3 Intended use: Blasting / CQB Notes\Comments: This is an economical load for blasting. This load was developed for a 14.5in carbine, it may not cycle a rifle length gas system. A lee factory crimp die was used and moderately crimped mid cannalure. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Remington Case manufacturer: any Case length: 1.755 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 55g FMJ #2267 Powder type: Hodgdon H335 Powder charge weight: 22.4g OAL: 2.23 Primer: CCI 400 Firearm: Bushmaster 14.5 in carbine Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): Avg, 2553 ES, sorry, SD, 32.06 ETA –– load data |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 5/10/2011 1:40:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: stesch_s10]
[#5]
Intended use: Practice/Hunting
Notes\Comments: No Problems for my set up. No Crimp Added. No Pressure Signs Cartridge/Caliber: .223/5.56 Case manufacturer: Lake City (LC) 07 Case length: 1.758-1.5755 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type 60 gr V-Max: Powder type: Hodgdon Varget Powder charge weight: 25.5 gr. OAL: 2.250 Primer: CCI 400 Small Rifle Firearm tested in: DPMS Lite 16, 1 in 9 twist. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/10/2011 1:21:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Barthanatos]
[#6]
Intended use: Tactical
Notes\Comments: No crimp was used for this set. Worked up from 22.6 gn of powder. No overpressure signs observed. Did not load past max listed for .223 Remington in various manuals. Chrono data is from a 7-shot group. This is a compressed load. All cases were trimmed to uniform length. Cartridges were individually measured for COAL and powder weight. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Remington Case manufacturer: Remington (new) Case length: 1.750" Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 77 gn Match King (OTM), no cannelure Powder type: Varget Powder charge weight: 23.9 OAL: 2.260" (magazine length) Primer: CCI 400 Firearm tested in: Noveske 14.5" upper, 1-in-7 twist Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): 2445, 41, 13 |
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Posted: 5/10/2011 3:34:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: NightHawkIX]
[#7]
Intended use: Highpower Competition
Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .223 REM Case manufacturer: LC (02, NATO) Case length: 1.7505 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 75gr HPBT MATCH Powder type: IMR 8208 XBR Powder charge weight: 20.9 GR OAL: 2.26 +/- 0.002 Primer: Remington 7 1/2 Firearm tested in: DPMS 20" 1:8 DCM/CMP A2 Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): 2625 FPS |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 5/10/2011 5:12:59 PM EDT
[#8]
Intended use: Training\practice, , plinking,
Notes\Comments: got this load from aeroe and dryflash3. this is my most accurate round. .499 inch at 100 yards. no crimp on this load produces the best results for me. Cartridge/Caliber: 223/5.56 Case manufacturer: LC 07 Case length: 1.750 Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 52gn hpbt Powder type: RE-15 Powder charge weight: 26.7gn OAL: 2.26 Primer: cci 400 Firearm tested in: LMT CQB MRP 16" 5.56 1/7 twist Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): see below RE15 26.7gn 52gn hpbt sierra 1)2861 2)2874 3)2820 4)2813 High:2874 Low:2813 E.S.:61 Ave.:2842 S.D.:26 the group on left was light crimp with lee factory crimp die. group on right was no crimp 
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DEU
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Posted: 5/11/2011 7:37:04 AM EDT
[Last Edit: daybreak619]
[#9]
Intended use: Training\practice, competition
(100m distance) Notes\Comments: This is a rather hot, but also very accurate load! I've tested this load with 52gr SMKs, too, and got similar results. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 REM Case manufacturer: R-P Case length: 1.7598" (44.7mm) Bullet manufacturer: Nosler Bullet weight and type: 52gr HPBT Powder type: Vihtavuori N130 Powder charge weight: 24.0gr OAL: 2.252" (57.2mm) Primer: CCI400 Firearm tested in: Hesse Arms Omega Match (24" HB, 1:10" twist) & Sabre Defence XR-15 M5 (16.75" standard, 1:9" twist) Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD):~3310fps (~1010m/s) & ~3080fps (~940m/s); n/a; n/a |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2011 10:49:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: d_striker]
[#10]
Intended use: Training\practice, Plinking
Notes\Comments: Very accurate for a plinking load Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: RP, PMC, LC, & Winchester Case length: 1.740 (Run on X-Die) Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 55 gr FMJ-BT Powder type: Ramshot TAC Powder charge weight: 23.4 gr OAL: 2.225 Primer: Wolf Firearm tested in: 16" Heavy barrel AR 1:9" Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): 2800 fps @ 6600' |
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Posted: 5/11/2011 12:47:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Eric802]
[#11]
Intended use: Training\practice, plinking, etc
Notes\Comments: Pretty hot but no pressure signs for me, and I settled on this because it was the most accurate load I tested. Not crimped. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: Mixed Case length: 1.750 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 55gr FMJ Powder type: TAC Powder charge weight: 25.7gr OAL: 2.225 Primer: Wolf .223 Firearm tested in: Frankenrifles w/ 16" DPMS 5.56 upper, LaRue DMR-16 upper Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): Not available, but the POI is very close to XM193. |
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MA, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2011 2:47:45 PM EDT
[#12]
Current Load
Intended use: Practice/200-yd CMP matches Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Remington Case manufacturer: Lake City 08 (no NATO cross) Case length: SAAMI Minimum Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 55 grain FMJ With Cannelure Powder type: Benchmark Powder charge weight: 25.0 grains OAL: 2.25" Primer: CCI 400 and Rem 7.5 Firearm tested in: 20" HBAR, 1/8 twist Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): Unknown Slightly better groups with the Rem 7.5's, but they're not always available. CCI's flatten out, Rem's do not. Old Load Intended use: Practice/200-yd CMP matches Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Remington Case manufacturer: Lake City 02 (from XM855 w/ NATO cross) Case length: SAAMI Minimum Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 55 grain FMJ With Cannelure Powder type: Varget Powder charge weight: 27.2 grains OAL: 2.25" Primer: Rem 7.5 Firearm tested in: 20" HBAR, 1/8 twist Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): N/A Good grouping load, replaced with the easier-metering Benchmark load above. 55_grain |
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Posted: 5/13/2011 8:50:47 AM EDT
[#13]
Intended use: Service Rifle Match at 200 Yd. Range
Notes\Comments: Very accurate and consistent, feeds flawlessly from mag Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: Hornady and Fiocchi Case length: 1.749 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 60 Gr. V-Max Powder type: H335 Powder charge weight: 23.5 OAL: 2.260 Primer: Winchester SR Firearm tested in: DPMS A2 20" HBAR Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): N/A |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2011 7:54:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AeroE]
[#14]
Intended use: Training\practice, Plinking
Notes\Comments: Nice accurate and easy on brass. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: RP, PMC, LC, & Winchester Case length: 1.745 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 55 gr spt w/cannelure Powder type: Ramshot Xterminator Powder charge weight: 23.2 gr OAL: 2.22 Primer: CCI 400 SRP Firearm tested in: S&W M&P15 16" Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): ' |
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Posted: 5/13/2011 8:44:20 PM EDT
[#15]
Intended use: XTC (Across The Course. Precision from 200yd to 600yd and also 100yd "walk & paste" matches)
Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Remington Case manufacturer: LC (Lake City). Yrs 01 to 07. Not sorted. Case length: 1.750 Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 77 Sierra Match King Powder type: IMR XBR-8208 Powder charge weight: 23.2 grains Loaded using Lee Perfect Powder Measure yields 0.0 to +0.1 grns of accuracy OAL: 2.245 when using a bullet that is itself 0.994in long. Primer: Wolf SRM Firearm tested in: Rock River Arms National Match A2. Wilson stainless barrel, 1:8 twist, 20in, Wylde chamber Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): Unknown |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2011 11:08:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: lsxc1078]
[#16]
Load #1
Intended use: Hunting,Target shooting Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: LC 09 Case length: 1.755 Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 77 gr matchking with cannelure Powder type: Ramshot tac Powder charge weight: 23.6 OAL: 2.255 Primer: Remington 7 1/2 Firearm tested in: Spikes midlength upper 1/7 16'' Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): Load #2 Intended use: Hunting,Target shooting Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: Remington Case length: 1.75 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 75 gr bthp Powder type: Varget Powder charge weight: 23.5 OAL: 2.255 Primer: Remington 7 1/2 Firearm tested in: Spikes midlength upper 1/7 16 '' Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): Load #3 Intended use: Hunting, Target shooting Notes\Comments: Shoots extremely well in both my rifles. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: Remington Case length: 1.75 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 60 gr v-max Powder type: Varget Powder charge weight: 25.0 OAL: 2.25 Primer: Remington 7 1/2 Firearm tested in: Spikes midlength upper 1/7, SW M&P 15 1/9 16'' Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): Load #4 Intended use: Hunting Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: LC 09 Case length: 1.755 Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 55 gr gameking bthp Powder type: Ramshot tac Powder charge weight: 25.0 OAL: 2.25 Primer: Remington 7 1/2 Firearm tested in: SW M&P 15 1/9 16'' Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): Load #5 Intended use: Hunting Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: LC 09 Case length: 1.755 Bullet manufacturer: Winchester Bullet weight and type: 64 gr power point Powder type: Reloader 15 Powder charge weight: 24.5 OAL: 2.24 Primer: Remington 7 1/2 Firearm tested in: SW M&P 15 1/9 16'' Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): Load # 6 Intended use: Hunting Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: LC 09 Case length: 1.755 Bullet manufacturer: Barnes Bullet weight and type: 50 gr tsx fb Powder type: Ramshot tac Powder charge weight: 25.0 OAL: 2.22 Primer: Rem 7 1/2 Firearm tested in: SW M&P 15 1/9 16'' Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): |
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Posted: 5/15/2011 11:43:09 AM EDT
[#17]
Intended use: Target/varmints
Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: Winchester or Lake City Case length: Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 52 grain MatchKing BTHP Powder type: Winchester 748 Powder charge weight: 26.3 grains OAL: 2.250 Primer: CCI 41 Firearm tested in: M16A4/SAM-R clone but with 1-9 twist, chrome lined gov't profile barrel. Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): |
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Posted: 5/15/2011 12:15:36 PM EDT
[#18]
Intended use: Training\practice, plinking
Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: LC (not sorted) Case length: 1.752 Bullet manufacturer: LC? Bullet weight and type: SS109 Pulled Powder type: WC844 Powder charge weight: 24.4 OAL: Primer: CCI400 Firearm tested in: 16" M4gery Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): |
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Posted: 5/15/2011 11:38:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ws-6]
[#19]
Intended use: Training\practice, , plinking
Notes\Comments: lost original chrono data. this chrono data is off sample from a mass run on progressive. light crimp with Lee FCD Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: LC Case length: 1.750 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 55 gr FMJ w/ cannule Powder type: H335 Powder charge weight: 24.7 gr OAL: seat to mid cannule Primer: CCI #41 Firearm tested in: CMMG 16" 1:9 WASP coated Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD, AD): 2771, 99.1, 28.6, 20.4 - 10 shot group Intended use: tactical, hunting, SHTF Notes\Comments: Load is above SAAMI spec but below mil. USE WITH CATION! SAAMI max is 25 gr. light crimp with Lee FCD Cartridge/Caliber: 5.56 Case manufacturer: LC once fired Case length: 1.750 Bullet manufacturer: Nosler Bullet weight and type: 60 gr JSP Partition Powder type: H335 Powder charge weight: 25.8 gr OAL: 2.260, ogive measure: 1.923 Primer: CCI #41 Firearm tested in: CMMG 16" 1:9 WASP coated Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD, AD): 2946, 44.9, 34.3, 22.1 - 5 shot group |
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Posted: 7/7/2011 4:09:51 PM EDT
[#20]
i) Intended use: Training, practice, competition (3-gun)
ii) NotesComments: General purpose load for 3-gun on close paper and out to 200 yards. 1) Cartridge/Caliber: .223 2) Case manufacturer: Single head stamp per batch, but use varied head stamps. 3) Case length: 1.750 4) Bullet manufacturer: Hornady 5) Bullet weight and type: 55grn FMJBT 6) Powder type: Ramshot TAC 7) Powder charge weight: 24.5 8) OAL: 2.235 9) Primer: CCI Small Rifle 10) Firearm tested in: Various ARs 11) Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): |
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Posted: 7/7/2011 5:29:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ch0wd3r]
[#21]
Intended use: Target load
Notes\Comments: Very accurate out of my Wilson 1 in 8 barrel Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: LC Case length: 1.755 Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 60 gr Varminter Powder type: H4895 Powder charge weight: 24.8 OAL: 2.250 Primer:Wolf SRM Firearm tested in: RRA Predator Persuit Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD):n/a |
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Posted: 7/7/2011 7:51:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Gatorcountry]
[#22]
Load #1
Intended use: Highpower competition Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: WCC Case length: 1.75" Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 69 grain MatchKing BTHP Powder type: Reloader 15 Powder charge weight: 24.7 grains OAL: 2.260" Primer: CCI BR4 Firearm tested in: CLE AR Service Rifle, Douglas 1/7 twist barrel Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): 2869, 27, 10 |
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Posted: 7/7/2011 8:01:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Gatorcountry]
[#23]
Load #2
Intended use: Highpower competition Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: WCC Case length: 1.75" Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 69 grain MatchKing BTHP Powder type: Reloader 15 Powder charge weight: 25.3 grains OAL: 2.260" Primer: CCI BR4 Firearm tested in: CLE AR Service Rifle, Douglas 1/7 twist barrel Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): 2918, 18, 8 |
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Posted: 7/8/2011 10:36:01 PM EDT
[#24]
My SS-109 loads
I developed these loads by working up from the start load from Speer's 62 gr FMJ bullet data. Speer #12 and on up. I worked up past these loads until I got pressure signs and then dropped my load back 1/2 grain. This is what you see here. No pressure signs in my rifle, be sure to drop these loads 10% to start your work up. I consider these Maximum loads in my AR. Notes: These are 2 moa loads at 100 yds, because of the bullet. I use heavily marked pulled bullets and see very little difference between these and unmarked bullets. Intended use: Practice, and blasting. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: LC Nato cross, I don't sort by year. Case length: 1.750 Bullet manufacturer: Pulled Military bullet. I get them from Wideners, and Hitech. Both are listed up in Links. Bullet weight and type: 62 gr FMJBTSC (steel core) Powder type: BLC2 Powder charge weight: 26.0 grs OAL: Seated to mid cannelure, light crimp with Lee FCD (factory crimp die) Primer: Win SR or Wolf SRM. I re-worked up these loads when I switched from Win SR to Wolf SRM. Either primer is GTG in my AR. Firearm tested in: Home built AR, 16 inch heavy barrel, 1 in 9 twist. Chrono data: don't know |
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Posted: 7/8/2011 10:37:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dryflash3]
[#25]
My SS-109 loads
I developed these loads by working up from the start load from Speer's 62 gr FMJ bullet data. Speer #12 and on up. I worked up past these loads until I got pressure signs and then dropped my load back 1/2 grain. this is what you see here. No pressure signs in my rifle, be sure to drop these loads 10% to start your work up. I consider these Maximum loads in my AR. Notes: These are 2 moa loads at 100 yds, because of the bullet. I use heavily marked pulled bullets and see very little difference between these and unmarked bullets. This is my favorite load of these I listed. Intended use: Practice, and blasting. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: LC Nato cross, I don't sort by year. Case length: 1.750 Bullet manufacturer: Pulled Military bullet. I get them from Wideners, and Hitech. Both are listed up in Links. Bullet weight and type: 62 gr FMJBTSC (steel core) Powder type: Tac Powder charge weight: 26.0 grs OAL: Seated to mid cannelure, light crimp with Lee FCD (factory crimp die) Primer: Win SR or Wolf SRM. I re-worked up these loads when I switched from Win SR to Wolf SRM. Either primer is GTG in my AR. Firearm tested in: Home built AR, 16 inch heavy barrel, 1 in 9 twist. Chrono data: don't know |
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Posted: 7/8/2011 10:41:35 PM EDT
[#26]
My SS-109 loads
I developed these loads by working up from the start load from Speer's 62 gr FMJ bullet data. Speer #12 and on up. I worked up past these loads until I got pressure signs and then dropped my load back 1/2 grain. this is what you see here. No pressure signs in my rifle, be sure to drop these loads 10% to start your work up. I consider these Maximum loads in my AR. Notes: These are 2 moa loads at 100 yds, because of the bullet. I use heavily marked pulled bullets and see very little difference between these and unmarked bullets. Intended use: Practice, and blasting. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: LC Nato cross, I don't sort by year. Case length: 1.750 Bullet manufacturer: Pulled Military bullet. I get them from Wideners, and Hitech. Both are listed up in Links. Bullet weight and type: 62 gr FMJBTSC (steel core) Powder type: AA-2230 Powder charge weight: 24.5 grs OAL: Seated to mid cannelure, light crimp with Lee FCD (factory crimp die) Primer: Win SR or Wolf SRM. I re-worked up these loads when I switched from Win SR to Wolf SRM. Either primer is GTG in my AR. Firearm tested in: Home built AR, 16 inch heavy barrel, 1 in 9 twist. Chrono data: don't know |
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Posted: 7/8/2011 10:42:22 PM EDT
[#27]
My SS-109 loads
I developed these loads by working up from the start load from Speer's 62 gr FMJ bullet data. Speer #12 and on up. I worked up past these loads until I got pressure signs and then dropped my load back 1/2 grain. this is what you see here. No pressure signs in my rifle, be sure to drop these loads 10% to start your work up. I consider these Maximum loads in my AR. Notes: These are 2 moa loads at 100 yds, because of the bullet. I use heavily marked pulled bullets and see very little difference between these and unmarked bullets. Intended use: Practice, and blasting. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: LC Nato cross, I don't sort by year. Case length: 1.750 Bullet manufacturer: Pulled Military bullet. I get them from Wideners, and Hitech. Both are listed up in Links. Bullet weight and type: 62 gr FMJBTSC (steel core) Powder type: H-335 Powder charge weight: 25.0 grs OAL: Seated to mid cannelure, light crimp with Lee FCD (factory crimp die) Primer: Win SR or Wolf SRM. I re-worked up these loads when I switched from Win SR to Wolf SRM. Either primer is GTG in my AR. Firearm tested in: Home built AR, 16 inch heavy barrel, 1 in 9 twist. Chrono data: don't know |
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Posted: 7/8/2011 10:44:19 PM EDT
[#28]
My SS-109 loads
I developed these loads by working up from the start load from Speer's 62 gr FMJ bullet data. Speer #12 and on up. I worked up past these loads until I got pressure signs and then dropped my load back 1/2 grain. this is what you see here. No pressure signs in my rifle, be sure to drop these loads 10% to start your work up. I consider these Maximum loads in my AR. Notes: These are 2 moa loads at 100 yds, because of the bullet. I use heavily marked pulled bullets and see very little difference between these and unmarked bullets. This was the least accurate load in my AR. I included it because some people get good results with W-748. Intended use: Practice, and blasting. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: LC Nato cross, I don't sort by year. Case length: 1.750 Bullet manufacturer: Pulled Military bullet. I get them from Wideners, and Hitech. Both are listed up in Links. Bullet weight and type: 62 gr FMJBTSC (steel core) Powder type: W-748 Powder charge weight: 25.0 grs OAL: Seated to mid cannelure, light crimp with Lee FCD (factory crimp die) Primer: Win SR or Wolf SRM. I re-worked up these loads when I switched from Win SR to Wolf SRM. Either primer is GTG in my AR. Firearm tested in: Home built AR, 16 inch heavy barrel, 1 in 9 twist. Chrono data: don't know |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 7/9/2011 10:07:05 AM EDT
[#29]
Intended use: Target, hunting, plinking
Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: LC and FC mil brass Case length: 1.75 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 75gr BTHP Powder type: H4895 Powder charge weight: 24.5 OAL: 2.255 Primer: Wolf SRM Firearm tested in: 16" Model 1 barrel with 1/9 twist and DS lower Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): avg velocity 2604,SD 29 (would like it lower) |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/9/2011 10:43:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: fcernese]
[#30]
Intended use: Highpower 600 yard slow fire
Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: Winchester Case length: 1.75 Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 80gr SMK Powder type: Varget Powder charge weight: 24.0 OAL: 2.45 Primer: BR4 Firearm tested in: 20" Service Rifle - 1/8 twist Krieger Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): avg velocity 2700 Intended use: Highpower 200/300 yard fire Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: Winchester Case length: 1.75 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 75gr BTHP Powder type: Varget Powder charge weight: 24.5 OAL: 2.25 Primer: Winchester Firearm tested in: 20" Service Rifle - 1/8 twist Krieger Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): avg velocity 2800 Intended use: Highpower 200/300 yard fire Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Case manufacturer: Winchester Case length: 1.75 Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 69gr BTHP Powder type: Varget Powder charge weight: 25.0 OAL: 2.25 Primer: Winchester Firearm tested in: 20" Service Rifle - 1/8 twist Krieger Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): avg velocity 2850 |
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Posted: 4/4/2012 5:53:56 PM EDT
[#31]
Intended use: <= 500yd precision Notes\Comments: No crimp. Chrono data is from a 10-shot group. 16" barrel. Just under MOA load in my rifleCartridge/Caliber: .223 Remington Case manufacturer: LC (Sorted by weight) Case length: 1.750" Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 77 gn Match King (OTM), no cannelure Powder type: IMR 8208-XBR Powder charge weight: 23.1 OAL: 2.255" Primer: CCI 400 Firearm tested in: Larue 16" Stealth upper, 1-in-8 twist Wylde Chamber Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): 2622, 23, 10 |
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Posted: 4/4/2012 8:25:41 PM EDT
[#32]
Intended use: My "Almost" M193 round powered with Varget for home def.
Notes\Comments: The author considers this a "warm" load Cartridge/Caliber: 55 gn FMJBT / 5.56 x 45 Case manufacturer: Lake City '02, '03 1X, SB FL sized, mod roll crimp Case length: 1.755" Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 55 grain FMJBT w/c Powder type: Varget Powder charge weight: 27.0 grain OAL: 2.22" Primer: CCI#41 Firearm tested in: 20" Chromed Bbl, 1:9 Twist HBAR, Bushmaster AR Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): 3156 FPS Avg at 10 ft , ES 39, SD 13.6 |
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Posted: 4/4/2012 8:38:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CCW]
[#33]
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Posted: 4/8/2012 8:27:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Scott_R]
[#34]
Intended use: Targets Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Remington Case manufacturer: PMC Case length: 1.750" Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 52 gn Match King Powder type: IMR 8208-XBR Powder charge weight: 26.1 OAL: 2.255" Primer: CCI 400 Firearm tested in: Larue 16" Stealth upper, 1:8 twist Wylde Chamber, and M&P 16" 1:9 twist Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): 3013, 20, 7.4 |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/12/2012 5:52:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AeroE]
[#35]
These threads are not to be used for discussion of the loads presented. |
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Posted: 9/23/2012 11:23:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Wils91]
[#36]
Intended use: plinking, varmint, target
Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: Winchester Case length: 1.75 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 50 Grain V-Max Powder type: BLC-2 Powder charge weight: 24.7 Grains OAL: 2.200" Primer: Rem 7 1/2 or Federal 205M Firearm tested in: Remington 700 SPS Tactical 20" 1x9 Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): 2628 , 148.7, 43.90 this load gets me 10-20 shot groups that end up below or just a hair above an inch at 100 Intended use: hunting, tactical Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: Hornady Case length: 1.750 Bullet manufacturer: Barnes Bullet weight and type: 62 Grain TSX Powder type: Varget Powder charge weight: 25.6 Grains OAL: 2.265" Primer: Federal 205M Firearm tested in: Remington 700 SPS Tactical 20" 1x9 Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): 2857, 273.5, 96.14 this load yields me 1 to 1.5" 10 shot groups at 100 yards |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 1/10/2013 3:13:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DEERHEAD]
[#37]
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Please use the following post format. Fill in what you can when you post, then fill in the rest later when possible. Intended use: Training\practice, Notes\Comments: it works fine in my 700 and AR Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: lc09 Case length: 1.75 Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type : SMK 52gr Powder type: h335 Powder charge weight: 26.9 OAL: 2.25 Primer: CCI400 Firearm tested in: rem 700 SPS 20" and DD barrel 16" Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): unknown This load can get .5 moa in 700 and less than 1moa in the AR( 5 shot group for both) |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/10/2013 11:46:32 AM EDT
[#38]
Intended use: Highpower Competition
Notes\Comments: Over SAAMI spec, work up accordingly Cartridge/Caliber: .223 REM Case manufacturer: LC (NATO) Case length: 1.750 (to -.010) Bullet manufacturer: Nosler Bullet weight and type: 77gr HPBT Custom Competition Powder type: IMR 8208 XBR Powder charge weight: 23.2 GR (+.05 to -.1gr) OAL: 2.26 +/- 0.005 Primer: Wolff .223 primer Firearm tested in: WOA, Wylde chamber, 1:7 20" SS Wilson Barrel. Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): None Intended use: Highpower Competition Notes\Comments: Over SAAMI spec, work up accordingly. The 80gr Nosler CC WILL fit to mag length no problem, and with 8208 it is not a compressed powder load. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 REM Case manufacturer: LC (NATO) Case length: 1.750 (to -.010) Bullet manufacturer: Nosler Bullet weight and type: 80gr HPBT Custom Competition Powder type: IMR 8208 XBR Powder charge weight: 23.2 GR (+.05 to -.1gr) OAL: 2.26 +/- 0.005 Primer: Wolff .223 primer Firearm tested in: WOA, Wylde chamber, 1:7 20" SS Wilson Barrel. Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): None |
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Posted: 4/10/2013 1:09:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ZA206]
[#39]
Intended use: Hunting/Practice
Notes\Comments: Sub 1" 100 yard 5-shot groups from both a 16" 1:9 and a 16" 1:7 AR rifles. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: LC Case length: 1.75 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type : 55 grain VMAX (flat base with cann) Powder type: TAC Powder charge weight: 24.0 grains OAL: 2.250" Primer: CCI-41 Firearm tested in: 16" Bushmaster ACR + 16" Noveske N4 Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): unknown Intended use: Hunting/Practice Notes\Comments: Sub 1" 100 yard 5-shot groups from both a 16" 1:9 and a 16" 1:7 AR rifles. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: LC Case length: 1.75 Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type : 55 grain BlitzKing Powder type: H335 Powder charge weight: 25.0 grains OAL: 2.250" Primer: REM 7-1/2 Firearm tested in: 16" Bushmaster ACR + 16" Noveske N4 Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): unknown |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 6/18/2013 8:19:15 PM EDT
[#40]
Intended Use: Medium Game Hunting
Notes/Comments: 1/2" 5 shot group at 50yds with 4 MOA Red Dot Sight. Hodgdon's listed max load is 26.4 compressed. This load felt slightly crunchy even after tapping case to settle powder so I didn't feel like going any higher. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem/5.56 NATO Case: LC Case Length: 1.75" Bullet Manufacturer: Sierra Bullet: 65gr SBT Gameking Powder: Varget Charge: 26.0gr OAL: 2.250" Primer: CCI 400 Firearm: PSA 16" 1:7 CHF Upper. New Frontier poly lower with PSA LBK No Chrono Data |
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Posted: 2/23/2014 10:09:49 PM EDT
[#41]
Intended use: hunting, Varmint
Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .224 (223) Case manufacturer: MIX Case length: 1.756 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 50gr Z-MAX Powder type: TAC Powder charge weight: 25.0 OAL: 2.205 Primer: CCI Firearm tested in: Chrono data ( 5 Shot Grp, Hi, Lo, Avg, ES, SD): 2912, 2837, 2878, 75, 36 Intended use: hunting, Varmint Notes\Comments: Cartridge/Caliber: .224 (223) Case manufacturer: MIX Case length: 1.756 Bullet manufacturer: Nosler Ballistic Varmint Bullet weight and type: 55Gr Powder type: TAC Powder charge weight: 24.5 OAL: 2.277 Primer: CCI Firearm tested in: Chrono data ( 10 Shot Grp, Hi, Lo, Avg, ES, SD): 2843, 2788, 2821, 55, 19 |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 2/24/2014 10:16:39 PM EDT
[#42]
Intended use: Training\practice, , plinking, hunting, tactical, etc.
Notes\Comments: Bipod mounted to sling attachment. 100 yards. OCW test around 3/4" after subtracting bullet diameter from widest outside:outside measurement. Cartridge/Caliber: 223 Case manufacturer: mix Case length: 1.75ish Bullet manufacturer: Sierra Bullet weight and type: 69 gr SMK Powder type:H335 Powder charge weight: 23.8 OAL: 2.250 Primer: CCI SRP Firearm tested in: Savage Axis/Edge 1:9 twist pencil barrel. Smoothed Trigger, Spring trimmed 1 coil Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): not available |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/6/2014 5:22:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PopGunner]
[#43]
Load #1 Intended use: Hog population reduction Notes\Comments: This load shot consistent 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 m.o.a. No high pressure signs. No chrony data available. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem. Case manufacturer: FC Case length: 1.750" Bullet manufacturer: Barnes Bullet weight and type: 62 gr. TSX Powder type: Varget Powder charge weight: 25.5 gr. OAL: 2.250" light taper-crimp. Primer: CCI 400 Firearm tested in: RRA 16" mid-length, HBAR, 1:9 twist Load #2 Intended use: Target/Hog population reduction/Coyote medicine Notes\Comments: Nothing but consistent tight groups.....no flyers. 1 m.o.a. all day. No high pressure signs. No chrony data available. Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem. Case manufacturer: FC Case length: 1.750" Bullet manufacturer: Nosler Bullet weight and type: 60 gr. Spitzer Boat Tail (Ballistic Tip) Varminter Powder type: TAC Powder charge weight: 24.5 gr. OAL: 2.260", no crimp. Primer: CCI 400 Firearm tested in: RRA 16" mid-length, HBAR, 1:9 twist |
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Posted: 11/26/2014 10:37:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: boman250]
[#44]
There weren't any loads for the LT-32, so I thought I would share what I just made 1000 rounds of.
Intended use: Training\practice, plinking Notes\Comments: This shot 1.25" at 200 yards. Cartridge/Caliber: 5.56 Case manufacturer: LC/ mixed headstamp Case length: 1.75" Bullet manufacturer: Midsouth shooters varmint nightmare Bullet weight and type: 55g FMJ Powder type: LT-32 Powder charge weight: 22.5g OAL: Primer: CCi#41, Winchester SR Firearm tested in: Palmetto State Armory AR upper, 16" barrel, 1 in 7 twist Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): Unknown. |
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Posted: 5/22/2015 2:24:45 AM EDT
[#45]
Intended use: Reduced course High Power Rifle
Notes\Comments: Easy on the rifle, 0.979 MOA - #1 Service Division in MOA All Day Challenge Cartridge/Caliber: .223 Rem Case manufacturer: RP Case length: 1.740" Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 50gr VMAX Powder type: H4895 (older production) Powder charge weight: 24gr OAL: 2.250" Primer: Winchester Small Rifle Firearm tested in: AR15, RRA S/S 20" 1:8 HBAR Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): NA |
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Posted: 12/27/2015 8:54:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RattleCanAR]
[#46]
Intended use: Practice
Notes\Comments: No Problems for my set up. No Crimp Added. No Pressure Signs Cartridge/Caliber: .223/5.56 Case manufacturer: Federal Case length: nominal once fired Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type 55gr Horn FMJ Powder type: IMR4895 Powder charge weight: 24.5 gr. OAL: 2.250 Primer: CCI 400 Small Rifle Firearm tested in: Home Built Mutt, SAA barrel 5.56 NATO chamber/BCM Bolt 1in9/ 16in Fine for plinking and such, load is .223Rem friendly Intended use: Hunting Notes\Comments: No Problems for my set up. No Crimp Added. No Pressure Signs Cartridge/Caliber: 5.56NATO Case manufacturer: Federal Case length: nominal Bullet manufacturer: Barnes Bullet weight and type 62 gr. TSX Powder type: IMR 4895 Powder charge weight: 24.5 gr. OAL: 2.250 (max that will fit in a P-Mag) Primer: CCI 400 Small Rifle Firearm tested in:Home Built Mutt, SAA barrel 5.56 NATO chamber/BCM Bolt/ 1in9 16in This is loaded to 5.56NATO pressures would not say it was .223Rem (stabilizes fine from my 1in9 barrel) This a LONG bullet so slower twist barrels may not shoot it well if at all. |
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Posted: 5/14/2016 11:37:52 PM EDT
[#47]
Intended use: Anything Vmax is good for
Notes\Comments: This is for 2 rifles with different twist rates. Loads worked up different for them. Cartridge/Caliber: .223/5.56 Case manufacturer: LC Case length: 1.750 Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type 60gr Hornady Vmax Powder type: CFE223 Powder charge weight: 25 gr and 26.7 gr OAL: 2.250 Primer: CCI #41 Small Rifle Firearm tested in: 25g for 16" 556 chamber 1/7 twist AR, 26.7 gr for 18" wylde chamber 1/8 twist AR |
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Posted: 12/4/2017 8:53:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: HighpowerRifleBrony]
[#48]
Intended use: Walk-and-paste High Power, short range precision.
Notes\Comments: Similar load density as M1 Garand loads. Soft recoil - might not operate newer 20" rifles. Cartridge/Caliber: 5.56 NATO Case manufacturer: FC Case length: 1.745" Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 50gr VMAX Powder type: H4198 Powder charge weight: 21.0gr OAL: 2.255" Primer: CCI 450 Firearm tested in: AR15 M4gery Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): I think light conditions interferred, but 2850fps, 150fps, 40fps.  Attached File |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/4/2017 9:13:51 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HighpowerRifleBrony:
Intended use: Walk-and-paste High Power, short range precision. Notes\Comments: Similar load density as M1 Garand loads. Soft recoil - might not operate newer 20" rifles. Cartridge/Caliber: 5.56 NATO Case manufacturer: FC Case length: 1.745" Bullet manufacturer: Hornady Bullet weight and type: 50gr VMAX Powder type: H4198 Powder charge weight: 21.0gr OAL: 2.255" Primer: CCI 450 Firearm tested in: AR15 M4gery Chrono data (Avg, ES, SD): I think light conditions interferred, but 2850fps, 150fps, 40fps. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/379478/20171202_115450-381282.JPG |
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Posted: 12/4/2017 9:25:58 PM EDT
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