223 Berger loads

[NurseMike87]

I am looking to develop a heavy-grain load using 80.5gr berger fullbore or 80gr VLD. My issue is that using the .223 accuratemags that I have, my max OAL is somewhere around 2.35". Does anybody have any experiences with either and/or suggestions for which I should look at first? I'm currently using 77gr SMK with pretty good results, but I am looking to try something different.

 

[spife7980]

If you have accurate mags just file or sand the top front lip down and you can load to 2.550

 

[forrestgump01]

^^^^ this . once u cut the lip out , they work flawless. When I get a chance I will try to take some pics of mine showing where to cut them out

 

[El Cid 92]

Exactly...

Knock the bottom off the mag. Pull the plastic sleeve inserts. Cut out the front lip.

Simple.

Andrew

 

[NurseMike87]

Awesome, I appreciate it. Any preferences between types of Berger projectiles? I was thinking either the 80.5 fullbore or the 80 VLD. I have only ever used Hornady and Sierra before, so I'm just looking to try something new.

 

[forrestgump01]

Awesome, I appreciate it. Any preferences between types of Berger projectiles? I was thinking either the 80.5 fullbore or the 80 VLD. I have only ever used Hornady and Sierra before, so I'm just looking to try something new.

I've been using the 80.5 and they have done well . I'm currently working up a load with the 85.5. The berger's may cost more ,but it's worth it. if you weigh hornady's you may have a spread of 1 to 1 1/2 grns difference. You won't get more than .2 grns difference with the bergers.

 

[El Cid 92]

Berger 80.5gr FB Match
23.5gr XBR 8208
LC Case
CCI BR4

MV 2990 with average SD 5

On low value wind, I have taken this round to 1200 yds. And used it in PRS Matches.

Andrew

 

[forrestgump01]

I am looking to develop a heavy-grain load using 80.5gr berger fullbore View attachment 7212713 My issue is that using the .223 accuratemags that I have, my max OAL is somewhere around 2.35".

it doesn't take much of a cut , just a nice v cut where the tip of the bullet is.

 

[Jabot]

Yep file front of mag
80.5 Berger fullbore
24.5 varget
Br-4
2.503 oal