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223 rem load data

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#1 ·
Looking for load data for bullets from 52 gr up to 60 or so.
What ever works for you trying different loads.
Thanks..
 
#3 ·
For my Sierra #1400 53gr Flat based MATCH KING I use 25.9 grains of Vihta N135 for a muzzle velocity of 2890 with an Extreme spread of 9 and a standard deviation of 11 in a ten shot group over my Oehler 35p. This load when lit by a Remington 7 1/2 in a LC case consistently produces 1 inch groups from irons at 100yds and is perfect for reduced course 200yd events. I tried the 52gr BT SMK but the results varied on the paper. HTH
 
#4 ·
Of course quite a bit depends on your barrel length and twist. I don't load anything less than 60 grains and have had good performance with Varget, RL-15, and N140 in my ARs. I have some friends who regularily load for the 52 and 53 grain stuff and have good success with Benchmark and H335 powders.
 
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