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Posted: 5/19/2011 2:47:15 PM EDT
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current purposed load for my 223
27g of H335 behind a 34g HP (midway dogtown) no crimp I am having issues on col the load data says 2.20 But with the cases coming in at 1.753 and the round lenght is .516 that gives a total length of 2.269 that only leaves .069 to go into the neck. What would be a good col to start with. or is that enough to hold the bullet in? |
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Quoted: 223 on a squirrel? So! It's the perfect round if you don't plan on eating 'em, or you hit 'em in the head. Either way. Are you using data from Hodgdon? If so, I believe it's for the Barnes 36gr Fran Bullet Grenade. (sounds fun) I wonder how long that bullet is... I'm sure I don't know the answer, but .06 ain't much. |
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Im looking for a mini explosion when I hit them. I dont care about the meat this is all out war. They already attacked and won the first battle with 2 trucks down (1 for wires and 1 for hoses) 1 car trailer without lights and they are trying to break into the house. So there will be no mercy given at this point.
^Yes that is the closest data I can find |
| I never got the 34gr DT to shoot well enough to hit the tree the squirrel is in. This bullet and the .223 case were not made for each other. Its a great little bullet for the 22-250, Hornet, etc. Getting enough bullet into the case neck was the ultimate problem. I test fired them in un-trimmed LC cases at 1.77". |
| I suppose it matters whether you come from a state where people regard them as tree rats / varmints or whether you come from a state where people actually eat them. If eating or skinning them for their itty bitty pelts in in order then a sub sonic 55 gr FMJ is just the ticket. If you want to blow them up like a prairie dog then a fast,light jacketed bullet that fragments on impact will give the desired red cloud of blood and bits effect very nicely. |
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I never got the 34gr DT to shoot well enough to hit the tree the squirrel is in. This bullet and the .223 case were not made for each other. Its a great little bullet for the 22-250, Hornet, etc. Getting enough bullet into the case neck was the ultimate problem. I test fired them in un-trimmed LC cases at 1.77". This is kinda what I suspected. GUess Ill stick with the 40-50gr vmax. Def not worried about meat or pelts just looking to stop the damage they are doing to the property/ vehicles. Thanks for the info |
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I shoot squirrels with my .223, but I use Trail Boss and 55gr FMJ bullets. I think the load is 4.0grs. When I chrono'ed them, they were around 1050fps...they are quieter...but they don't move the bolt at all. It's like a pissed-off pellet gun.  Something like the above...using a patch of dryer lint to keep the powder covering the primer inside. Could also load FMJs backwards... or use cast lead projos... |
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Dryer lint is a cool idea - very green and planet friendly.
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I shoot squirrels with my .223, but I use Trail Boss and 55gr FMJ bullets. I think the load is 4.0grs. When I chrono'ed them, they were around 1050fps...they are quieter...but they don't move the bolt at all. It's like a pissed-off pellet gun. Something like the above...using a patch of dryer lint to keep the powder covering the primer inside. Could also load FMJs backwards... or use cast lead projos... I've always used bqult batting for light loads and to fill a case when making blanks. A bag of it from a craft store is cheap and lasts forever - but dryer lint is free. |
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Im looking for a mini explosion when I hit them. I dont care about the meat this is all out war. They already attacked and won the first battle with 2 trucks down (1 for wires and 1 for hoses) 1 car trailer without lights and they are trying to break into the house. So there will be no mercy given at this point. ^Yes that is the closest data I can find If you're looking for an explosion, get some Barnes Varmint Grenades. I'm thinking that using this bullet would also offer less chance of collateral damage compared to a fmj. Varmint Grenade In Action |
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