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Cricket · Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 3:34 pm Post subject: Need 5.56/.223 Load Data

I'm going to work up a load for a 5.56/.223. Anyone willing to give me a head start by sharing what they have been successful with? Appreciate any help.

MakoJJ · Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:28 am Post subject:

I loaded some .223 with 60gr sierra hp's. Accurate 2200 powder is the best. Winchester primer. I forgot the charge since its been a while, I'll see if I can find it... Very accurate and powerful overall.

**Best charge 22.8 gr of AA 2200
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cdhknives · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 03 Aug 2012 Posts: 297

data.hodgdon.com

I don't trust internet forum load data without checking it against reliable sources. The load books from Noalser, Hornady, Sierra, etc. are also good but not free. Nosler has some load data on their web site.

My best 223 accuracy (and I'm not alone based on my conversations on hunting and reloading forums) has been with Varget and the new CFE223, but there are several good powders around for this cartridge.

Without knowing your intended use (target, varmint, medium game, self defense, plinking, etc.), bullet weight, and rifle twist rate, we can't really recommend much.
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rawlbay · Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:38 pm Post subject:

Times 2 on Varget. Versatile stuff too. Kind of expensive tho.

Cricket · Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:32 pm Post subject:

Mainly going to use it for varmint and hogs. Thanks.

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Cricket · Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:26 am Post subject:

Thanks CDKnives. I guess that I should have explained that I knew I was looking at two different loads: one in the 55 grain bullet and one with something heavier. I'm not familiar with the second powder that you mentioned. Who manufacturers it?

cdhknives · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 03 Aug 2012 Posts: 297

CFE223 is a relatively new powder from Hodgdon, designed for the 223 and includes an ingredient (likely tin) to reduce copper fouling.

http://www.hodgdon.com/rifle.html
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MakoJJ · Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:00 pm Post subject:

I too have a nosler load book, VERY helpful.
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gunbuyer · Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:55 am Post subject:

24.0 varget with 77SMK loaded OAL 2.260. I have shot this load in many 1-8 barrels and it shoots sub MOA all the way to 500 yards in all of them.