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.223 loads
- Thread starter Kuiper
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Accurate's manual lists bullet weights from a Nosler 45 SP to SRA 80 HPBT. I'm hesitant to say more unless I knew what you were going to use. Their website is at www.amfire.com/gunsites/accurate/accuratehome.html
There is no reloading information at this site but there is an 800 number for customer service if I recall correctly.
There is no reloading information at this site but there is an 800 number for customer service if I recall correctly.
Test components include a Rem 7 1/2 primer, Rem case, 24" barrel, and the gun is listed as Wilson(I assume it is a Wilson test barrel). The load listed for the Sierra 69 gr HPBT using 2230 starts at 22.1 @ 2578 up to 24.5 @ 2929 with 51300 c.u.p. with cartridge length of 2.250". They don't list the Vmax per se but they do list a Hornady 53 HP 'Match' starting 23.4 @ 2862 up to 26.0 @ 3252 with 49900 c.u.p. with a cartridge length of 2.225". Nolser 55 SPBT loading starting at 23.4 @ 2830 up to 26.0 @ 3216 with 50300 c.u.p. with a cartridge length of 2.230". HTH
Slim Chance
New member
Greetings,
I have used 2230 in the 223, but with Nosler
55gr Ballistic Tips. I use 25.5 gr and seat the bullet just short of the rifling.
This load is very accurate in my Remington,
but the bullet is fragile and destructive.
I wouldn't use it on anything I wanted to save the pelt from.
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I have used 2230 in the 223, but with Nosler
55gr Ballistic Tips. I use 25.5 gr and seat the bullet just short of the rifling.
This load is very accurate in my Remington,
but the bullet is fragile and destructive.
I wouldn't use it on anything I wanted to save the pelt from.
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Walt Welch
New member
I suggest the Accurate Arms Reloading web site, which does have loads for the powder in which you are interested. URL:
http://www.accuratearms.com/rdata1.html#anchor1420056
fal 308's info seems remarkably similar to the data found there, but remember, don't take anyone's word for it; find the data yourself, in print, from a reliable source.
If you haven't tried the Lee Collet crimper die for the .223, you really should, especially if using a semi auto. Walt
http://www.accuratearms.com/rdata1.html#anchor1420056
fal 308's info seems remarkably similar to the data found there, but remember, don't take anyone's word for it; find the data yourself, in print, from a reliable source.
If you haven't tried the Lee Collet crimper die for the .223, you really should, especially if using a semi auto. Walt
Slim Chance
New member
Kuiper,
It is indeed a Varmint Synthetic M700. (short action Sendero) If you can find it, there was a run of Accurate powder released called 2200 Data powder that is slightly faster than 2230. It may give better velocity in your short barrel. I have the AA manual if you need any more data for their powders.
Chris
It is indeed a Varmint Synthetic M700. (short action Sendero) If you can find it, there was a run of Accurate powder released called 2200 Data powder that is slightly faster than 2230. It may give better velocity in your short barrel. I have the AA manual if you need any more data for their powders.
Chris