1: OSA Buffalo River 55gr Sierra Game King 223. BTHP Hornady projo's. Looking in the 9th edition Hornady 223 data only goes to 60 gr. Powders include Winchester, Accurate, IMR, Hodgdon, Alliant, Vihtavuori I just bought my third pound of it. The author used bullets weighing from 150 to 190 grains for this report. Dont know about the Canada made or the new lots ADI (AR2215 ) made in Australia. then next page says service rifle data. If you find this helpful, let us know! Accuracy Load IMR-4198 23.0 3500 1088 Hunting Load H335 29.1 3700 1216. Maximum cartridge length is the same 2.26 inches as the 5.56/.223, allowing it to fit in AR-type magazines and rifles. Bullets will have diameters from .308 to .312. IMR 4198 is a GREAT powder for the 223.. bullet weights of 65 grains and under.. if it isn't accurate in your gun ( I'm a bolt action guy).. its not the powder.. its your gun or the shooter. Overall lengths for your LC 55 fmj bullets usually are loaded to around 2.250". The load data says a min of 18.8 grains up to a maximum of 20.4. I believe, I am what is keeping it from its full potential. Decried by detractors as a gimmick and heralded by others as revolutionary, the heavy-barreled MVP . Groups 0.6" at 200 yds in 27" Savage PacNor, LC Brass. About 25.2 gr of IMR 4198, the velocity will vary a little from lot to lot of powder. Chart based on max velocities (by bullet type) in Sierra Bullets' Load Manual for bolt-action .223 Remingtons. And unlike some of the big boomers, the 7.62x39 is a lot of fun to shoot. Only show this user. Click on LoadID to show all the details for the given load. It was in the Hornady manual and the power was available so I picked it up. 3: Winchester Super-X Ammunition 223 Remington 55 Grain Pointed Soft Point. Idaho, USA. match bullet. Just dont want to mess up. The kernels were shortened to improve metering and necessary elements were added to make it insensitive to hot or cold temperatures. Now you're talking. Known for its ability to deliver heavy subsonic bullets for standard AR magazines while cycling the action in suppressed applications, it also works well with lighter . I am using a 55 grain Hornady FMJ bullet with Sellier and Bellot small rifle primers. comes factory loaded with three different bullets: Full Metal Jacket - read more about the FMJ bullet here . With Vihtavuori N135 falling between H335 and AA2230. IMR4198 and a 52gr. Old Dupont IMR 4198 can be loaded to 21.5 gr with 55gr bullets. 223's were designed for automatic rifles so would suggest the 222Rem Mag with the longer neck, particularly if you want to shoot heavier 70 to 80 gn projectiles. That 21.5 load in my mind is as much of a "gold standard" for the .223 as 60./H4831/130 grainer is in the .270. 25. The .223 Rem. Gun Review: Mossberg MVP Predator. .223 Remington - 55 GR (Speer Reloading Manual #14) reloading data with 30 loads. Varmint shooters with small-bore cartridges love it. Proven metering and necessary elements were added to make it extremely insensitive to hot/cold temperatures. Trail Boss Reduced Rifle Load. Most other manufacturers list it only up to 52 grain bullets. The bolt-action design affords the handloader a bit more latitude in powder selection than a gas-operated system. . The company is currently run by Joyce Hornady's son, Steve Hornady, who took over after his father's death in a plane crash on January 15, 1981. #29/35. IMR 4895: 24.5: CCI BR4: 75 A-Max: 2911 fps: Techshooter Load. I am using a 55 grain Hornady FMJ bullet with Sellier and Bellot small rifle primers. This is an interesting little cartridge that is applicable to single-shot, long-barrel pistols. This combination has proven to be very good from a number of rifles, not only mine. 1950 in their Model 722 bolt-action rifle. #1789892 - 01/10/11 11:59 PM Re: 55 v-max and varget in bolt action .223 [Re: SShooterZ] DoubleUp Die Hard Member III . IMR POWDERS (In Stock) - 4.9 (6) . z - prop. Hornady makes target shooting and hunting rounds . The 308 Winchester handloader has a lot of component bullets to choose from. Another one is IMR 4198 (21.6gr.) I bought IMR 4198 powder because it was listed on Hodgdon's website as a Military duplicate load. IMR POWDERS (In Stock) - 5.0 (2) IMR 4895 POWDERS. Precision manufactured in the USA, each Model 2020 is built to deliver the accuracy and performance expected from a custom grade rifle. We hope this will be a helpful resource as you put together new loads. IMR-8208XBR or CFE223. For varmint . indicates maximum load use with caution rifle data 60-62 grain bullets sectional density: 0.171-0.177 diameter: 0.224" 60 gr. Only get about 285 rounds per pound using 23.5g. . Features Standard Features Sculpted Bolt 3 large-sized locking lugs, 60 degree bolt throw. 1886 LEVER ACTION WINCHESTER OR REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK. Since you are already at max, I would back down to around 21.0 grains. 1 yr. ago Sierra lists it for up to 55grain bullets. handloads, and faster-burning powders like HP38 and Trail Boss can be used for low-velocity specialty loads. The cartridge is available in bullet weights of 36 to 80 grains. Joined: Jan 2001. May 13, 2015. (Sorted by Bullet and then by Bullet weight) LoadID : Bullet : Bullet weight : Velocity : 9619: Barnes Vaminator: 50 grs: First time reloading 223 and I bought 55 grain and 68 gr. Overall lengths for your LC 55 fmj bullets usually are loaded to around 2.250". v-max item no. Winchester Smokeless Ball Powder. And unlike some of the big boomers, the 7.62x39 is a lot of fun to shoot. IMR Extreme IMR 4198 941981 for sale from Snake Creek Shooting Sports . (Accuracy Guarantee is for rifles built on blueprinted actions.) Guns will have groove diameters from .308-.311. Last year I prepared a review on reloading the 223 Remington for a typical bolt action and an AR rifle. It shoots good groups and cycles fine with my AR but after I'm done I'll go back to TAC level 1 textbooknarco IMR 4198 for .223 / 5.56 questions. The .223 Remington was developed as a varmint cartridge. Alliant Powder Smokeless Powders. Find you a 22-250 for that 380. Re: Favorite Powder for .223. of IMR4198 and 52gr bullets. with a 55gr. Your lengths at 2.225-2.244 should be ok. Good luck with your loads. from the 20" barrel of a Winchester . I was using a Lee double disk set up with the H335 and I'm . All the accompanying data was developed using Winchester Small Rifle primers. Below is an interactive data table for reloading 223 Rem / 5.56 NATO based on Hodgon's reloading data. The kernels were shortened to improve metering and necessary elements were added to make it insensitive to hot or cold temperatures. I've had friends that couldn't get a gun to shoot good groups,and ran this load in them,and got great results. 2: Hornady 223 REM 55 GR SP. The only draw back is the V-Max 53's need a 1-9 or 1-10 to shoot accurately in the 223s'. Alexander Arms, Federal, Hornady, Prvi Partizan and Wolfe sell 6.5 Grendel ammunition loaded with 90- to 130-grain bullets. : 2.250" Posts: 27,035. Burn rates range from IMR 4198 (fastest) to CFE 223 (slowest). I shoot the new lot of powder over the chronograph and adjust the charge a few tenths, untill the average velocity is 2850 fps. Handgun Magazines Rifle Magazines . Try a Hart barrel 1 in 14 twist, loading 4198 powder with 50 to 55 gn projectiles for best accuracy. My barrel is BCM with 1x7 twist rate so I shouldnt have any problems with 68 gr and wanted to give them a try. z - prop. 1: OSA Buffalo River 55gr Sierra Game King 223. The .223 is inexpensive, easy to use well, low recoil and often very accurate even with military ball-type ammunition. Not sure why your rifle would show symptoms of not sealing but I . The 7.62x39 can be found chambered in the sleek little CZ 527 bolt action (top) or in any number of foreign surplus SKS carbines (above). If you prefer an action other than the Remington 700 I can build your rifle on any custom action you want. Since reloading for my Mini-14 starting back in the mid 80's I've had excellent results with H335, BLC-2, Win 748, Acc 2230. 12 loads available in .223 Remington with powder equal "IMR 4198". cartridge. Select your gauge from the drop-down list. Click on LoadID to show all the details for the given load. Because the .30-06 is a heavier round, the N550 is ideal for accuracy. .725" MOA groups consistently in my 23.0" Stainless X-Bolt with 180gr Hornady Interbonds. [ 10-02-2003, 06:12: Message edited by: seafire/ B17G ] Known for its ability to deliver heavy subsonic bullets for standard AR magazines while cycling the action in suppressed applications, it also works well with lighter supersonic loads, offering a similar external ballistic performance to the 7.62x39mm Russian (check out my 300 AAC Blackout . 225 V RIFLE RELOADING DATA . The combination of great accuracy, low cost, mild report and absence of recoil made the M722 in .222 very popular. An historic powder still delivering results. 223 Remington, and 222 Remington Magnum. PUT A BEAD ON SHOTGUN RELOADING DATA. Eagle-I said: Hornady is already making 35gr 223 factory ammo that has a 4,000fps Muzzle Velocity. IMR 4198 and H4198 are two of the go to powders, for years, in the 222 bench crowd. Mostly with the 52 grain bullets. #17. Bolt Parts Books & Videos . bullet of your choice. The 300 AAC Blackout (300 BLK) is a popular alternative cartridge in the AR-15/M16 M4 (AR) community. I'm not too deep on mini 30 mags, so really interested in your thoughts on this Howa 1500 after some good use. 4895 can work real well with 55grain and heavier slugs in .223/5.56. This Extreme series extruded propellant has gone through some changes since its inception while maintaining the identical burning speed of the past. containers. I use IMR-4198 for my .30BR and 7.62x39 accuracy loads, and will be trying it out using pulled bullets from x39 ammo in x54R reduced recoil loads for my 110lb Granddaughter's scoped M-N 91/30. In 2011, Mossberg released a modified version of its bolt action 44 rifle called the MVP Varmint. Bolt Action Rifles: Yes- 5/8 x 24 threads: Yes: 46.625" 7.1 lbs: Specifications and prices are subject to change without notice. All best all round is the OSA Buffalo River 55gr Sierra Game King 223. more than 40 years ago, my hunting load was Sierra 150-gr. I have come to the conclusion that if this doesn't shoot accurately in your rifle, nothing will. If we extrapolate that with a linear fit (which we all know is NOT REAL WORLD, but it works for very small changes in powder charge), then the difference is BASICALLY this: ALL Accurate 2200 Accurate 2230 Accurate 2460 Accurate 2520 Accurate LT-30 Accurate LT-32 Hodgdon Benchmark Hodgdon H322 Hodgdon H335 Hodgdon H4198 Improved Military Rifle IMR 4198 Improved Military Rifle IMR 8208 XBR Ramshot TAC Ramshot X-Terminator VihtaVuori N130 VihtaVuori N133 VihtaVuori N135 VihtaVuori N140 VihtaVuori N150 VihtaVuori N530 VihtaVuori N540 These five became the core of DuPont's line through the next 85 years and . I have found the 7.62x39mm cartridge quite intriguing over the years, however, I never spent time with much serious reloading for two reasons: First, steel-cased, non-reloadable FMJ rounds are so cheap, and secondly, the ejection of . I am new to reloading the .223 round. WW 748: 25.0: CCI BR4: Berger 80 VLD: 2843 fps: Techshooter Load. The most accurate load I use for both of my bolt rifles (1/12 & 1/9 twist) is 20-21gr. 12 loads available in .223 Remington with powder equal IMR 4198 .223 Remington. The neck on a 223 is long enough for these projectiles so you could stay with a 223 . H4198 is outstanding in cartridges like the 222 Remington . Custom Rifle Guarantee - Every custom built rifle comes with an accuracy guarantee of .500, three shot groups at 100 yards for all rifles 30 caliber and under, over 30 caliber the guarantee is .750. Wolfe even sells steel-case cartridges for about $6 for a box of 20. I lucked out and bought 4lbs of IMR 4198 for $10lb and I'm using 18.5g per round. Receiver & Action Parts Sights Stock & Forend Parts Trigger Group Parts Magazines. H4198 is outstanding in cartridges like the 222 Remington, 444 Marlin and the 7.62 X 39. Click the Sierra icons here Hodgdon MSDS on the new powder. I wouldn't venture to guess how much 380 I've smoked through 22-250s over the years. X-Terminator and Accurate 2230 are both specifically designed for 55 grain pills in .223. 09-10-2014, 10:25 PM #6 marshall623 Boolit Master Join Date Jan 2011 Location Va. Posts 611 Its the most accurate powder I've used in my 14" contender with 55gr. Its a compromise powder. 3: Winchester Super-X Ammunition 223 Remington 55 Grain Pointed Soft Point. 5g less powder is a lot less with powder as scarce as it is right now. What I've found. IMR 4198 POWDER. For targets beyond 600 m, practical matches, varmint or small game, Lapua offers the perfect .223 Rem. 300 BLK load development: 125, 135, 175 and 220 SMK with H110 and IMR 4227. Vihtavuori - N550 High Energy Smokeless Rifle Powder. respective bolt-action designs in the 223 Remington. the TOP 3 i would use for a REM 700 - .223 / 5.56 NATO ; Twist Rate 1 in 9. Available in 1 lb. Dupont IMR 4198: 34.5: 400 to 500: Hodgdon H 4198: 34.5: 420 to 560: Dupont IMR 3031: 36.0: USE POWDER MEASURE 167: . If you wanted a longer range varmint load use the 53 V-max and 8208. I bought IMR 4198 powder because it was listed on Hodgdon's website as a Military duplicate load. . .223/5.56 - Cleaned, Deprimed & Swaged - LC Only - 500 Pieces $59.00 free shipping. This combination has proven to be very good from a number of rifles, not only mine. I have used 21.5 grains of IMR-4198 with 55 grain bullets since forever in the .223. FN bullets fired by IMR 4320 at approximately 2100 f.p.s. IMR 4320 is a sleeper With the current powder availability I've decided to get rid of all old stock, partial cans etc Hodgdon's 2013 Annual Manual lists H-380 as falling between BL-C(2), CFE 223 and LEVERevolution on the faster side and IMR-4007 SSC, Ramshot Big Game and Vihtavuori N540 on the slower Production of IMR powders dates back over .