What is THE .223 load?

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01-11-2002 | 06:50 AM

Webcicle

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What is THE .223 load?

I just got a Tikka (Sako) .223 bolt gun with a heavy barrel (1 in 12" twist?) and looking forward to smacking some 'yotes and groundhogs. I have never reloaded for a .223 before and am looking for some pet recipes. What is THE .223 load?

01-12-2002 | 09:35 PM

Okdave

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RE: What is THE .223 load?

My Contender Carbine loves this load, 28.3 gr Win 748 Rem 7 1/2 primer Sierra 40gr hollowpoint 2.14 OAL.Hodgdon Benchmark shot pretty well with 55gr bullets.

01-16-2002 | 08:07 PM

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RE: What is THE .223 load?

Both my AR-15's like the same load: Federal case, Federal primers, 27.5 grains of Hodgdon BLC-2 powder, and Seirra 55gr HPBT's.

01-17-2002 | 04:39 PM

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RE: What is THE .223 load?

Webcicle,
One of my favorite 223 loads is 40gr. Sierra Blitzking, 27grs. AA2230., Rem. 71/2 primer. This load would consistantly shoot groups in the .3moa range. I was shooting a Savage 10FLP with a 1-9" twist barrel.

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