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Old 01-04-2016 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepkid
They are 500-600 fps slower then a .223, correct? I doubt you will find a published load that is that slow for a .223.
Speer actually lists a reduced load with 11.0 -12.0 grains of AA 5744 powder that is projected at 1,900 - 2,000 fps so I believe it could be done. That is slower than most Hornet loads. Accuracy might be a problem, or not.

I have not tried this load.
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