Looking for info on mid 60gr loads for 223 AI. Anyone using this range of bullets? I have on hand 62,64,65 and 69gr Bergers and Sierra's.
Mine is a 1/8, 22", custom SS, AR.
Mine is a 1/8, 22", custom SS, AR.
223 AI loads
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Re: 223 AI loads
Search function is your friend:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=526213#Post526213
Search function is your friend:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=526213#Post526213
Re: 223 AI loads
bgold
I'm new here and tried the search first but didn't come up with anything. I'll try harder next time. Thanks for the link.
bgold
I'm new here and tried the search first but didn't come up with anything. I'll try harder next time. Thanks for the link.
Re: 223 AI loads
First off, you might have better success with the Google custom search for Sniper's Hide. Click here and bookmark it for the future.
And as far as loads are concerned, I think you just need to settle down on which bullet you WANT to shoot. You've got potentially 100K combinations available with how you've stated your question. The 1:8 twist will handle all of the bullet weights you've listed with the higher grain weights achieving a higher BC if you are attempting to shoot for long distance.
Personally I'd shoot the 69gr Sierra (.301 BC) or the 64gr Berger (.306 BC) of the bullets you've listed. Narrow it down and I can run a couple of scenarios.
First off, you might have better success with the Google custom search for Sniper's Hide. Click here and bookmark it for the future.
And as far as loads are concerned, I think you just need to settle down on which bullet you WANT to shoot. You've got potentially 100K combinations available with how you've stated your question. The 1:8 twist will handle all of the bullet weights you've listed with the higher grain weights achieving a higher BC if you are attempting to shoot for long distance.
Personally I'd shoot the 69gr Sierra (.301 BC) or the 64gr Berger (.306 BC) of the bullets you've listed. Narrow it down and I can run a couple of scenarios.
Re: 223 AI loads
Hazardus
This is coyote hunting rifle. I'm in Colorado so the shots can be long at times but most will be in close and I try to keep it fur friendly. I would prefer to use the 64gr Berger or the 69gr Sierra. I picked the different weights to test for accuracy and performance. I chose the AI just because.
I have a variety of powders on hand and started loading with my first batch being the 64gr Bergers with Varget and Rem 7 1/2 primers. Haven't been able to shoot them yet. Probably load up some with BLC 2 or H4895. I was looking for someone with first hand experience using these weight bullets for a starting load.
Thanks for your help, it's appreciated.
Hazardus
This is coyote hunting rifle. I'm in Colorado so the shots can be long at times but most will be in close and I try to keep it fur friendly. I would prefer to use the 64gr Berger or the 69gr Sierra. I picked the different weights to test for accuracy and performance. I chose the AI just because.
I have a variety of powders on hand and started loading with my first batch being the 64gr Bergers with Varget and Rem 7 1/2 primers. Haven't been able to shoot them yet. Probably load up some with BLC 2 or H4895. I was looking for someone with first hand experience using these weight bullets for a starting load.
Thanks for your help, it's appreciated.
Re: 223 AI loads
I got good accuracy with BLC-2 in a standard .223, but it is very temp. sensitive. I lost over 100 fps in the winter. Thought that might be something to think about for a hunting load.
I got good accuracy with BLC-2 in a standard .223, but it is very temp. sensitive. I lost over 100 fps in the winter. Thought that might be something to think about for a hunting load.
Re: 223 AI loads
Good point. It's starting to cool off here and actually had our first snow this week so developing a load now should be good to go. I used a 204 last winter shooting BLC 2 and 39gr Sierra BK's out to 250 yards or so. Seemed to work just fine, never shoot it when the weather's hot.
Good point. It's starting to cool off here and actually had our first snow this week so developing a load now should be good to go. I used a 204 last winter shooting BLC 2 and 39gr Sierra BK's out to 250 yards or so. Seemed to work just fine, never shoot it when the weather's hot.
Re: 223 AI loads
Dennis, I know longrangedogr, a fellow hider in Colorado shoots and reloads for the 223AI. You could PM him.
Dennis, I know longrangedogr, a fellow hider in Colorado shoots and reloads for the 223AI. You could PM him.
Re: 223 AI loads
Six Five Guy
Thanks, I'll try to contact him.
JCH
H335 is another powder I have and will look at.
Six Five Guy
Thanks, I'll try to contact him.
JCH
H335 is another powder I have and will look at.
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