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what is the proper load to use in a .223?
here you go a very helpful link to IMR's reloading data online. http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp Read More »
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What is the load does every one like in a 223 ?
most people like 55 grain, 62 grain, 70 grain, and 76 grain bullets. military and most popular is 55 and 70 grain rounds. Read More »
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What is the best .223 load for personal defense?
A rifle would be a poor choice for personal defense because of its range and the bullet's ability to penetrate walls. Of course, if you've pissed off the local Crips and Bloods, be sure to have plenty of M855 ball ammo available, or at leas... Read More »
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Quotes excerpted from the article sourced below. Best Choices for Self-Defense Ammunition http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id… "... Black Hills or Hornady 75 gr OTM Black Hills or Federal 77 gr OTM Black Hills or Federal 69 gr OTM Blac...
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You can go to Hornasy's loading tables on the Net and get your answer,it ll depends on the bullet design and weight. www.hornady.com/reloads
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The FMJ bullets will never give you much accuracy, particularly at longer distances. Steer clear of any open base bullets. A 1:9" twist in a 20" AR barrel will spin 69 SIE's easily enough. One load that worked real well for me was 25.5-26.0...
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I haven't shot cast boolits in my Mini Mark X but it is deadly accurate with the Winchester 55 gr. JSP, 24.5 grains H335, Winchester SRP and a R-P case. I have no problem shooting under an inch at 100 yards. I have had more loads go closer ...
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Apart from Graymist's .223 AI page , and Reloaders' Nest , there is limited online load info for the .223 Rem AI. Sierra plans to add a .223 AI section to its reloading manual, but that is still months away. Jason Baney has acquired a .223 ...
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Source: http://www.6mmbr.com/223rem.html
I like Varget, its a Hodgdon Extreme powder, and very accurate in .223 and .308. I just recommended TAC because it's cheaper, meters easier, and rocks for the heavier (longer) bullets in .223 where case space is very limited. I don't get of...
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Dave I have never used the 223 Lapua but I do use the 6mmBR brass. I will say its the best brass I have ever used. That said I am not so sure it is worth the expense. Its very consistent in weight. The flash hole is smaller so you need to h...
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