i am looking for some proven loads for a few different purposes. im looking for something to run from an AR for varmints and long range. first let me make this clear so i dont get harped on... i am not looking to replace the load development process by posting this. i am just asking for what some of you have had success with so i can try it for myself since there are thousands of .223 load combos out there. let me know what you all have found to be your most accurate .223 load for distance that could also take down a groundhog, coyote, fox or other varmints. i also hunt deer on a crop damage permit and am making shots on deer out to 200 yards. anyone have an accurate load that produces headshot groups at 200 yards? if so, share em'! thanks
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Here you can find a nice baseline for some match winning loads...
http://accurateshooter.net/Downloads/sierra223ar.pdf
This is also a quick yet nice read. Data is true and well sorted out..
223 Rem + 223 AI Cartridge Guide
For some hot hunting stuff refer to Accurate reloading manual under the 5.56 section. Some good powders and bullet options there assuming you have a compatible chamber.
I hope this helps.
http://accurateshooter.net/Downloads/sierra223ar.pdf
This is also a quick yet nice read. Data is true and well sorted out..
223 Rem + 223 AI Cartridge Guide
For some hot hunting stuff refer to Accurate reloading manual under the 5.56 section. Some good powders and bullet options there assuming you have a compatible chamber.
I hope this helps.
75gr BTHP / 77gr SMK
24gr Ramshot TAC
CCI-400's
Any .223/5.56 Brass
2.255" OAL
This load shoots MOA or better through my match barreled AR's.
24gr Ramshot TAC
CCI-400's
Any .223/5.56 Brass
2.255" OAL
This load shoots MOA or better through my match barreled AR's.
23.4gr of varget under hornady 75gr HPBT has given me excellent results in my 20" BCM. It's consistently shot right at MOA and has excellent terminal effects on coyotes out to around 300yds. I've never shot anything other than coyotes, paper, and steel with this load, so I can't vouch for it on deer.
75gr Hornady HPBT
23.4gr Varget
2.255" OAL
CCI Small rifle primer
LC Brass
75gr Hornady HPBT
23.4gr Varget
2.255" OAL
CCI Small rifle primer
LC Brass
Two long range loads have worked very well for me with a 18" 1/8 twist barrel, 556 chamber.
77 gr SMK
23.3 grs of IMR 8208 XBR or 24.0 gr of Ramshot TAC
Wolf 223 primers
LC OFB Brass
2.255 OAL
1.750 Trim
Light Lee Factory Crimp, approximate half a turn.
77 gr SMK
23.3 grs of IMR 8208 XBR or 24.0 gr of Ramshot TAC
Wolf 223 primers
LC OFB Brass
2.255 OAL
1.750 Trim
Light Lee Factory Crimp, approximate half a turn.
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