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sasquatch
05-27-2012, 01:52 PM
Post your 223 Rem loads here.

Here's a couple of my favorite 223 loads.

Bullet: Hornady 55gr FMJBT w/c , .224dia, #2267
Powder: 25.1grs of H335, Lee Auto Disk, double disk .88cc+.71cc
Primer: CCI No.400 Small Rifle
Case: Remington RP 1.750" length, once fired
OAL: 2.200"
Lee factory crimp
AVG Velocity: 3200fps

Test Firing
Firearm: Stag Arms M4, 20" bbl, 1:9RH, Tasco 3-9x40 scope
# of Shots: 5
Firing position: Bench Rest
Range: 50yds
Grouping: .397"
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx190/jrwsasquatch76/My%20Photos/55grM1932ndfiring.jpg
This is one of my best grouping reloads to date. Very noticeable recoil and report, but no signs of over pressure on case or primer.


Bullet: Sierra 55gr SBT , .224dia, #1356
Powder: 25.3grs of H335, Lee Auto Disk, double disk .88cc+.71cc
Primer: CCI No.400 Small Rifle
Case: Remington RP 1.750" length, twice fired
OAL: 2.200"
Lee factory crimp
AVG Velocity: 2950fps

Test Firing
Firearm: Stag Arms M4, 20" bbl, 1:9RH, Tasco 3-9x40 scope
# of Shots: 5
Firing position: Bench Rest
Range: 50yds
Grouping: .470"
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