Thread: 223 load

Originally Posted by mikee

Be careful, I started with 1 and now have 4!!

My load was 23.3gns of IMR 8208XBR with muron SR primer and 69g Nosler Custom Competition Bullet

However I tried 10 55g Hornady Varmint (lead tipped) projectiles with 24.4gns XBR8208 and result was............................................... ...Shotgun groups. Sure didn't like them

Barrel is 1-7 twist

I will be fine. I was considering a 7.62 x 39 or .300 in a bolt gun, but a semi would be handier for sure. It will be useful out of the machine for a start.

Sniper 80 I would like to try amaxs so would like to try your load for 75grn
Thanks nathan

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26gr 2206h and 69gr targex do this

I found bm2 to give the accuracy edge and shrunk.groups further again to under .2

Originally Posted by Ohutumeats

Sniper 80 I would like to try amaxs so would like to try your load for 75grn
Thanks nathan

It would pay to start a grain or so lower and check the load is ok in your rifle. Also check the COAL in your rifle as the throats could be different. Its only a 10min job to cut the back out of a short T3 mag....and so worth doing to get the extra velocity and accuracy.

PM me if you have any ques

Sounds good sniper80 will do

Where are the target projectiles from DS

anyone tried cfe223 in comparison to 2206h?

Originally Posted by R93

Jeez Tahr, did you get that surplus from some old Vietnam supplys? Does it burn as dirty as some claim, (not that it matters in a sporter) or is it all good? Cant say I have seen it around lately. I want to try some and maybe 8208 after I run out of BM2.

Apologies to the OP. I dont use projectiles any heavier than 55 grn in my .223 so no help with your question.

I had some from the 222 days so tried it, and it worked. It seems to duplicate W748.
People say its dirty, but I have never struck a clean powder so its hard to tell.

I bought a new can of BLC2 the other day, so you can still get it. Regret I did though 'cos I should have tried 2206 which seems to have a bit more fizz to it.

With the BLC2 I'm getting 2900 fps with 69 grn Targex and 20" barrel.

Hell that's not bad for 50 yr old powder!!
I will try some if I can get it easily.
Cheers for that T

Originally Posted by R93

Hell that's not bad for 50 yr old powder!!
I will try some if I can get it easily.
Cheers for that T

I will PM you my load.

http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...er-loads-4288/

Originally Posted by Ohutumeats

Where are the target projectiles from DS

Targex projectiles are usually listed on trade me (search targex). I think hes also a member here