53gr vmax in a 223?

[Bullet Pusher]

What powder are u guys using would like to know if anyone is using varget in a 223 if so how does it perform i have the sps tac. 20'' bar.THANKS

 

[zacii]

I'm using a 55 grain Ballistic Tip, which I believe is similar to the Vmax.

Using 24.4 grains of Benchmark I can get 1" groups at 100 yards in a Stevens 200, 22" barrel, 1/9 twist.

It's good enough for me, but not so good for the local jackrabbits.

What's the twist rate of your barrel?


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[Raider Power]

I've had the best results with 8208 xbr and benchmark shot out of a couple of ARs. The 53 grain vmax is the most accurate bullet I've shot in both of those rifles. I can't quote charge weights off the top of my head, but they were close to book max.

 

[insight3b]

I've used AA 2230 with Sierra's 53gr HP Match King with good results. It meters like water through my powder measure too

 

[Paulyr450]

I have had the best luck with heavy bullets in 223 using varget like 69 matchkings or 68 hornadys. You will find out the velocity sucks with light bullets.

 

[capreppy]

I shoot the 50gr Z-Max (V-Max equivalent) using Fed 205M and H322 (23.8gr out of a 24" 1/9 twist Savage). I get sub 1/2 MOA. I could probably get 1/4 MOA if I tweaked the load, but 1/2 MOA is good enough for my needs.

 

[Redleg84]

53gr VMAX with 24gr of TAC is the best shooting load so far in my AR

 

[fireEMT5]

My 16" S&W MP15 AR (1 in 9 twist) loves 60 gr. V-max over 25.3 gr. H335. Am planning on doing a complete OCW test here shortly, but 25.3 worked pretty well. Sorry, haven't tried the lighter 53 gr. V-max.

 

[capreppy]

My 16" S&W MP15 AR (1 in 9 twist) loves 60 gr. V-max over 25.3 gr. H335. Am planning on doing a complete OCW test here shortly, but 25.3 worked pretty well. Sorry, haven't tried the lighter 53 gr. V-max.

I shot the Nosler version of the V-Max using a similar charge and it was definitely an accurate round. When I do my part, I could get 1/2 MOA out of my DPMS 24" 1-8 bull. I could occassionally get 1/4 MOA, but the stars had to align just right.

 

[Bullet Pusher]

Well if i can find some 8208 i want to use it, like a dumbass i found some at BassPros a few week's back and didn't buy it so i guess the search is on.

 

[Big Z]

H335 and Win748...varget takes up a bit much space but is up to the task.

 

[Bullet Pusher]

Found some imr 8208 on line and ordered 5 pounds of it heck even after haz mat. and shipping fees its still cheaper than driving to S.A. or Buda.Thans fellas.

 

[bjay]

heres my groupson my sako 75 using 1:17 twist 53 vmax and 52 smk.im setled on 52 smk.i did tried 50 52 53 55 vmax.all in varget powder started load 26.60
53 vmax.

52 smk

52 gr smk @ 200 yard

 

[IDHNTR]

Just working up a load in my savage 10 Max 1. So far I've hit 1/2 moa with 26.7 gr bl-c(2) as its what I had around. 2230 has been giving reasonable accuracy at 100 but poor velocity spread. I suspect faster burn powder may improve things. I ran one load with varget at just under 3/4 moa, but that was my very first load with the 53's. I will keep u posted if I come up with a good combo.

 

[goose_boy]

Redleg84 had similar results to my tests. 16" light profile AR, similar charge of TAC, and the 53 vmax got me down to a .288" group with a mil spec trigger. I was very impressed. Don't have my notes in front of me,but I remember it liked being pushed hard.

 

[Bullet Pusher]

I got enough bullets,powder,and brass now for my 223 all i need now are some small rifle primers so if you fellas have a line on some that would be great i swear i won't buy them all.Thanks to the folks that help me find the stuff i needed.