Reloading .223

[BigFrank]

.223 1:10 twist. Currently using 53gr V Max on 22gr N130. Sub 1/2” moa at 100yds. Just for fun..bought some Sierra gameking 50gr…any suggestions for starting loads etc…obviously I have access to the data…just wondered what some of you were doing…happy to try other bullets….I also have N140. Thanks. Frank.

 

[plumber01]

a 1in 10 will let you go to 69gn bullets, n140 and lapua scenar 69 gn, around the 24-5 to 25-5 gns might give you a pleasant surprise, standard length as per manual, not up to lands( at least to start with)
55gn vmax , N135 , sort of top end of velocity, very good. very destructive !
Work up to above loads etc checking for pressure as you go, and use your common sense,.
good luck

 

[the prowler]

N140 is what I currently use. Its been excellent 50g nosler ballistic tip

 

[malmick]

I've got loads for N130, N135 and N140 that all work as well as each other for 50g to 55g Sierra bullets in my .223 1:10 rifle. I did this to overcome supply problems over the last couple of years and all give consistent sub-moa groups.

 

[25 Sharps]

a 1in 10 will let you go to 69gn bullets, n140 and lapua scenar 69 gn, around the 24-5 to 25-5 gns might give you a pleasant surprise, standard length as per manual, not up to lands( at least to start with)
55gn vmax , N135 , sort of top end of velocity, very good. very destructive !
Work up to above loads etc checking for pressure as you go, and use your common sense,.
good luck

Common sense is to just follow the load data available. ….

 

[User00044]

Unfortunately , there are no shortcuts when it comes to load development .