.223 Reloading Powder and Primers Advise

[quiteman]

25 Sharps i got about 5000 here before they change it all, thank you

 

[Strongman]

Ramshot TAC and CCI primers on a 53gn Vmax works very well for me.

 

[iain b]

try cfe223. Works well in mine. Tac And wild boar as well.

 

[mt-hunting]

Thanks I think i will start with the below

BULLET WEIGHT
55 GR. SPR SP


MANUFACTURER
Hodgdon
POWDER
CFE 223
BULLET DIAM.
.224"
C.O.L.
2.200"

STARTING LOADS​

GRS.	VEL.(FT/S)	PRESS.
26.0	3,133	43,300 PSI

MAXIMUM LOADS​

GRS.	VEL.(FT/S)	PRESS.
27.8	3329	51,300 PSI

 

[Alanapone]

I used N135 with Hornady A-Max for a few years now with fantastic results. Clover leaf groups at Bangor Tunnel a few years ago and the WMS steel shot challenge I did saw it reach out to 600yds with no major issues as well.

I've run out of stock so just upped to 75gr Hornady HPBT's and Vhit N140. First load was okay but COAL needs tweaking a bit to tune the groups a bit but sub-MOA on my first go was okay in my book.

 

[Coddy]

Just done a load up of Berger Vamint 55gr HP, Viht 130 with 23.2gr. CBTO of 1.840".

 

[scrumbag]

I have had some good results with Ramshot X-terminator in 55-60gr bullets.

I liked TAC for 65gr Sierra GameKings but found it didn't do so well with lighter loads.

Currently load 55gr FMJBT and 55gr Nosler E-Tip with S&B Cases, Ramshot X-Terminator and Magtech Small Rifle Primers. Really want to try 60gr Sierra TMKs

Scrummy

 

[pimmy]

55grn vmax 25grn vitt 133 in rem 700 vssf 1\4 group all day could get it tighter but how often do u shoot vermin 1\4 in size lol

 

[Gunner223]

Caution, this is above maximum load

As pimmy 55g nosler Bts vitt 133 25.5g pushing 3350 fps out of my Tikka T3 light,
and its very accurate , accounted for hundreds of foxes.

 

[pimmy]

As pimmy 55g nosler Bts vitt 133 25.5g pushing 3350 fps out of my Tikka T3 light,
and its very accurate , accounted for hundreds of foxes.

223 is a great round to play with a mate of mine was sniper in royal marines he had tikka 223 set up for 1000 yrds we a deban scope no problem

 

[DVS1]

I've been told the 69gr stmk will get you out to 1k so the heavier bullets should be good also

 

[JTO]

22.1 grns of N140, Murom primers and 80grn A-max bullets gave me about 50% V-bulls at 300 yrds on and F-class target when I tried it.Tikka with 24" Varmint barrel and DPT moderator.
I've been trying N133 with 63grn Sierra Varminter, but am going to try N135 instead.

 

[NP435]

does a .223 rem use a .224 bullet head ?

yes

 

[mt-hunting]

Finally tested different rounds in the .223 results as follows (Best in Bold)

CFE-223, 26.6g Load, 55g-bullet Sierra SBT = shot group was dispersed approximate 1.5"
CFE-223, 26.7g Load, 55g-bullet Sierra SBT = shot group dispersed approximate 3/4"
CFE-223, 26.8g Load, 55g-bullet Sierra SBT = shot group very tight and seemed to be the ideal Load @ashray thanks
CFE-223, 27.0g Load, 55g-bullet Sierra SBT = shot group very dispersed and unpredictable.

These are at 100yds from a tikka .223 Finlite Anniversary 1in8" twist, Federal Primers

Will test 69g next

 

[NullMac]

You too need to buy a reloading book for your own safety

 

[User00044]

As pimmy 55g nosler Bts vitt 133 25.5g pushing 3350 fps out of my Tikka T3 light,
and its very accurate , accounted for hundreds of foxes.

This is above VV max load of 25 grains , which they claim gives 3222 fps from a 25 inch tube and this is for the comparable 55g V-max , as neither VV or Nosler list data for that combo.

Posting data that is above the recommended maximum published data is at best irresponsible and at worst dangerous. Anyone new to reloading could be easily mislead into believing this is safe in their rifle , as they read it on the forum .

N133 is an excellent choice.

You too need to buy a reloading book for your own safety

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[Namman]

You too need to buy a reloading book for your own safety

Agree, but you are wasting your time on this forum.

 

[25 Sharps]

25 Sharps i got about 5000 here before they change it all, thank you

But they didn’t make a 52 grain v-max, so what are they??

 

[25 Sharps]

I've been told the 69gr stmk will get you out to 1k so the heavier bullets should be good also

You were told wrong, they’ll likely be subsonic by 850/900

 

[Gunner223]

This is above VV max load of 25 grains , which they claim gives 3222 fps from a 25 inch tube and this is for the comparable 55g V-max , as neither VV or Nosler list data for that combo.

Posting data that is above the recommended maximum published data is at best irresponsible and at worst dangerous. Anyone new to reloading could be easily mislead into believing this is safe in their rifle , as they read it on the forum .

N133 is an excellent choice.




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I dident know it was above any data out there, but i know it works very well with my Tikka , no pressure signs and no primer problems,
MT asked what are loads were and that is mine.