hornady load data
 

i am wating to load 75 grain hpbt with varget in .223 remcan someone tell me what the hornady manual says???

RE: hornady load data
 

Try looking here, straight from the horse's mouth. http://www.hodgdon.com

RE: hornady load data
 

yes i already read that it isnt clear what manufacturers bullet they are using i was just hoping somebody had a hornady manual handy...

RE: hornady load data
 

The load given in the new Hornady manual is for the 75 Gr bulletto be shot inthe AR-15 service rifle.
Varget 19.4 gr = 2200 fps
20.4 gr = 2300
21.5 gr = 2400
22.5 gr = 2500
23.5 gr = 2600 fps which the show as max .

RE: hornady load data
 

thanks that is what i was looking for. hodgdon lists the 22.5 load as a minimum so there is a little difference. so far the 22.5 load has shown no signs of pressure hopefully this weekend my new gun will be in and i will get to shoot some groups.

RE: hornady load data
 

MY Lyman 48th Edition Reloading handbook lists the 75 gr. Hornady A-Max #22792 bullet. With Varget powder, suggested starting grains is 23.0 @ 2606 fps and max @ 25.6 gr. @ 2843 fps. It also indicates Varget as the most potentially accurate powder for this bullet. I don't know what twist rate you are shooting, but if you have a slow twist (i.e. 12"-14") barrel, there is a chance this bullet may not stabilize well. A faster twist ( 7"-9") is usually recommended.

RE: hornady load data
 

its actually a stag 6L with a 24 inch bbl 1 in 8 twist cant wait to test it out. the 75 grain hpbt is what shot the best out of the one guns and ammo tested last month...