load data for Reloader 7 in .223 loads?
 

out of all my load books I can only find data for 45 grain and lighter bullets when loading with RL7 in the .223 I am curious who might offer data for 50 to 55 grain bullets?? I was givin an 8lbs keg of RL7 and really have nothing to use it in other than .223 and I use nothing lighter than a 50 grain bullet. thanks in advance guys

RE: load data for Reloader 7 in .223 loads?
 

If you have a savage muzzleloader it works good in it.
I have a 45th edition of lyman reloading that has loads for 50,52,55 and 63 gr bullets.But it is listed as RX 7.This is out of a 1970 copyright,so if these will work for you I will be happy to copy and post what lyman has.
I have a older can that was made here in the us dated 97 but since it is made in sweden now I don't know if there is a differance in it now or not.Probably is different from lot to lot anyway.

RE: load data for Reloader 7 in .223 loads?
 

herman,

if ya could post the data that would be awesome!! it would actually be perfect because the keg is new/unopenned but the manufacture date is 1969. I openned it up and the stuff smells fresh so I do plan to use it. I dont know if there is a difference in the old and the new stuff but your data from the 70's should work great if there is a difference.

RE: load data for Reloader 7 in .223 loads?
 

This is from Ken Water's Pet Loads So use at your own discression: Federal brass in all loads:23.5gr/Re7 -50gr bullet @ 3510fps and a CCI400 primer[max load] 52-53gr bullet-21gr Re7@3095FPS WITH cci-br-4 primers{very accurate]..................Good luck.........Harold

RE: load data for Reloader 7 in .223 loads?
 

Lyman 45th edition:
cases= remington
primers= Rem 71/2
Bullets used= 40gr-speer
45gr-sierra spit
50gr-sierra spit
52gr-speer HP
55gr-rem SP
63gr-sierra semi pointed
rifle=colt ar-15
barrel=20 in
twist=1;12
Rx7 start max
40gr- 21.0=3215fps 23.5=3509fps
45gr- 21.0=2985 23.0=3268
50gr- 20.0=2840 22.5=3154
52gr- 20.0=2941 22.3=3076
55gr- 20.0=2770 22.0=3030
63gr- 19.0=264521.5=2890

RE: load data for Reloader 7 in .223 loads?
 

herman,

Excellent!! thank you very much for the data

RE: load data for Reloader 7 in .223 loads?
 

You're welcome,glad to help.

RE: load data for Reloader 7 in .223 loads?
 

Don't waste that powder on a .223. That there is real good 45-70 fodder. Tom.

RE: load data for Reloader 7 in .223 loads?
 

Works pretty good in a savage muzzle loader too.:D

RE: load data for Reloader 7 in .223 loads?
 

unfortunately I dont have my 45-70 anymore. and as old as the stuff is Id like to use it up quickly. so it will have to be used in .223 and 7.62x39 for now. I however am gonna be getting another 45-70 and im sure I will still have some of this powder then.