88 eld-m in .223 bolt gun

[mpwolf]

Got a 21" 1-7" .223 barrel coming for a the Tikka. The idea is to shoot 88 eld-m. Interested to hear from those who have done this, to see what the optimum powder is. I'm thinking H4895 might be pretty great, but I've also got RL15, Varget, N140, N150, 540, 8208, and a few others.

 

[tlsmith22]

Im interested also, just picked up a 22” 7 twist and have 85.5 Bergers and 88 elds ordered to try. I have varget and H4895 to try.

 

[mpwolf]

Im interested also, just picked up a 22” 7 twist and have 85.5 Bergers and 88 elds ordered to try. I have varget and H4895 to try.

what action are you running?

 

[357Max]

Got a 21" 1-7" .223 barrel coming for a the Tikka. The idea is to shoot 88 eld-m. Interested to hear from those who have done this, to see what the optimum powder is. I'm thinking H4895 might be pretty great, but I've also got RL15, Varget, N140, N150, 540, 8208, and a few others.

I had pretty good results with Staball Match for the 88’s in 223 wylde 8T for a temp stable option. AA2520 matched the Staball for speed, but isn’t temp stable. Best speed and SD was with Lever. My Barrel is 26” though.

I would like to give N540 a try.

 

[mpwolf]

I do have Staball 6.5 as well. Just wasn't sure if it was too slow or not. I also have Lever, but am hoping for something a tad more temp stable.

 

[357Max]

I do have Staball 6.5 as well. Just wasn't sure if it was too slow or not. I also have Lever, but am hoping for something a tad more temp stable.

Staball 6.5 is to slow. Staball Match is what I had success with.

 

[Chickentoast]

I use N540, although I found the 80's have the best ballistics for the cartridge - just not enough boiler room to get the 85.5's or 88's to outperform in a 223. Mine is 26".

 

[tlsmith22]

what action are you running?

Impact action

 

[mpwolf]

I'm choosing the 88 because it's a pile driver when it comes to killing critters like white tails. It's definitly on the big and slow side of the ballistic equation, but it makes the .223 punch way above it's weight.

 

[tlsmith22]

Im using it to teach my grand daughter how to shoot PRS. LOL

 

[mpwolf]

I’ve got my kiddos shooting 75 amax @ 2900.

 

[RTH1800]

I use n540 in my .223 AI. Bullets did not penetrate well on deer. Exploded. 7 twist.

 

[mpwolf]

I use n540 in my .223 AI. Bullets did not penetrate well on deer. Exploded. 7 twist.

Which bullet?

 

[IronicTwitch]

88gr with 24.0g of Varget running 2,750fps. Starting to see pressure signs, guessing the brass won't last long. Out of 24" 1:7 twist Proof barrel into Zeus action.

 

[mpwolf]

88gr with 24.0g of Varget running 2,750fps. Starting to see pressure signs, guessing the brass won't last long. Out of 24" 1:7 twist Proof barrel into Zeus action.

that definitely seems on the quick side