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Posted: 2/14/2013 5:05:33 PM EDT
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Excuse this if its a dumb question. I am new to reloading and been doing as much research and reading as possible but have not found any info on this question.
I am reloading .223 rounds. I have hodgens H322 powder, hornady FMJ-BT 55 grain bulletts. When I am on hodgens website looking at load data, there is no combination that matches what I am using. I do think they had a load listed for a 55gr fmj-BT but it was for a spear bullett. I think. Would I just use that data or does the bullet brand need to match also. Does anybody have a recommend load for that combo they would like to share also? Thank you, this website has been a huge help this far. |
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Bullet brand matters, get hornaday's latest manual.
Also there are several books out there on reloading. Look here Remember, read, read, read. If something doesn't feel, look right. STOP! |
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It is perfectly acceptable and safe to use load data of Same Weight bullets of Similar Construction of different bullet manufacturers.
As always start low and work up. If it wasn't, bullets like Montana Gold, Precision Delta, Zero, Rainier, Berry, Midway and Midshouth , etc.etc would be out of business as there is little to no data for these bullets. |
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I am reloading .223 rounds. I have hodgens H322 powder, hornady FMJ-BT 55 grain bulletts. When I am on hodgens website looking at load data, there is no combination that matches what I am using. I do think they had a load listed for a 55gr fmj-BT but it was for a spear bullett. I think. Would I just use that data or does the bullet brand need to match also. Does anybody have a recommend load for that combo they would like to share also? The Hornady 8th Edition shows a starting load of 19.5 grains and max load of 23.1 grains of H322 with 55 grain bullets, including the FMJ-BT. Compare that to Hodgdon's online data for 55 grain bullets (excluding the Barnes TSX) and you'll see the max loads are almost identical. |
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This is one of the reasons we use start loads less than the published maximums. We'll almost never be able to match the components on hand to those in a load manual, so we have to do something or stop shooting. That means using data for similar components and making adjustments to the charge weight to start.
Sierra offers a telephone and email service that is especially helpful for new reloaders; but don't ask them about data for their competitor's bullets, that's just not cool. |
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I am reloading .223 rounds. I have hodgens H322 powder, hornady FMJ-BT 55 grain bulletts. When I am on hodgens website looking at load data, there is no combination that matches what I am using. I do think they had a load listed for a 55gr fmj-BT but it was for a spear bullett. I think. Would I just use that data or does the bullet brand need to match also. Does anybody have a recommend load for that combo they would like to share also? The Hornady 8th Edition shows a starting load of 19.5 grains and max load of 23.1 grains of H322 with 55 grain bullets, including the FMJ-BT. Compare that to Hodgdon's online data for 55 grain bullets (excluding the Barnes TSX) and you'll see the max loads are almost identical. So if I did a load with 19.5 grains I would be good? What would the overall case length be with that? |
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I am reloading .223 rounds. I have hodgens H322 powder, hornady FMJ-BT 55 grain bulletts. When I am on hodgens website looking at load data, there is no combination that matches what I am using. I do think they had a load listed for a 55gr fmj-BT but it was for a spear bullett. I think. Would I just use that data or does the bullet brand need to match also. Does anybody have a recommend load for that combo they would like to share also? The Hornady 8th Edition shows a starting load of 19.5 grains and max load of 23.1 grains of H322 with 55 grain bullets, including the FMJ-BT. Compare that to Hodgdon's online data for 55 grain bullets (excluding the Barnes TSX) and you'll see the max loads are almost identical. So if I did a load with 19.5 grains I would be good? What would the overall case length be with that? Buy the book  , there's lots of good information in there.......
Hornady shows a COL (Cartridge Overall Length) of 2.200" for this bullet, which should put the mouth of the case pretty much in the middle of the cannelure. And yes, this is their recommended starting load so you should be fine, then work up from there if needed. |
I am loading that bullet (Hornady #2267)with that (H322) powder in 16" 1:8 Wylde chamber, and 20" 1:9 Wylde chamber, AR15's. Accuracy loads were for 16": 23.0 Gr, for 20" 22.5 gr. Accuracy was 1 MOA or less at 200yds. Using CCI 400 primers and using 4X scope (I've got old eyes) @ 40 to 60 degrees F. I could not get consistent 1 MOA or less groups using H335. Good luck. I'm moving out to 300 yds. next week (weather permitting). 
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I am reloading .223 rounds. I have hodgens H322 powder, hornady FMJ-BT 55 grain bulletts. When I am on hodgens website looking at load data, there is no combination that matches what I am using. I do think they had a load listed for a 55gr fmj-BT but it was for a spear bullett. I think. Would I just use that data or does the bullet brand need to match also. Does anybody have a recommend load for that combo they would like to share also? The Hornady 8th Edition shows a starting load of 19.5 grains and max load of 23.1 grains of H322 with 55 grain bullets, including the FMJ-BT. Compare that to Hodgdon's online data for 55 grain bullets (excluding the Barnes TSX) and you'll see the max loads are almost identical. So if I did a load with 19.5 grains I would be good? What would the overall case length be with that? Resource FAQ's, The Frequently Asked Questions -- News -- Forum Rules Check here first for FAQ's, Forum Rules, and Suggestions for Posters ----------------------------> Edit 20 Sept 2011 Resource Tutorials Reloading, One Step at a Time ---------------------> Hey! Check it out, we're back in operation 17 Jan 2010! Resource Reloading Tools & Equipment Setup, Use, and Reviews of Reloading Tools --------------------------> Links are Repaired, Click on the Text - 12 Sept 2010 Resource Reloading References Load data from the powder and bullet mfg web sites too. |
| chade: Welcome to the wonderful world of reloading! Given your lack of basic knowledge I wouldn't load anything or try to shoot anything you've loaded without learning a LOT more. I hope I'm not offending you but please understand I want you to be safe. There are a lot of variables of which you are not aware that can dramatically affect performance. My best advice is to contact someone in your area who is knowledgeable and willing to help. Since you're starting with a common caliber this should be pretty easy. Post a thread in your Hometown Forum asking for hands-on help and go from there. Here's a link to the Carolinas forum: http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_8/34_Carolinas.html Good Luck. |
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