Anybody load the 70 gr Speer in 223

[tammons]

Speer 224 Caliber 70 Grain Semi-Spitzer

Link below.
From what I have read its a sledgehammer for a 224 bullet.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=126472

If so, what is your load and chrono data ??

Thanks

[dcloco]

I do. Use them in a couple of AR's. They shoot accurate as well. Feeding is extremely reliable in the AR platform.

I use H4895 in my reloads.

[tammons]

What is your max for H4895 ??

I was using 23.5 for a max load with the Barnes 70gr TSX but I saw on reloadersnest
one load of 25 gr which seems like a lot.

[A_Gamehog]

Danger!!! this is one (1) grain over the Speer load book max!!!!

work up to it.

Speer's Load Book # 14 Data= 21.0 min-23.0 max

24.0 Grains AA2230 powder
Lake City brass 08
Fed 205 std Primers
70 Grain semi spitzer sp (219 bc)
COl 2.260" mag length...

Great accuracy from a blunt nosed bullet!

all shots touch from my AR-15 or Savage model 16 @ 100 yards on a good day.

[dcloco]

What is your max for H4895 ??

I was using 23.5 for a max load with the Barnes 70gr TSX but I saw on reloadersnest
one load of 25 gr which seems like a lot.


You have to work up your own loads. Internal case dimension, chamber dimension, etc, etc, etc.

I run 25.0 in my 26" barrel Savage and 24.5 in the AR's.

[tammons]

I always work up. Just wondering what your max is.

You know anybody that has tried RL17 with this bullet in 223 ??

[dcloco]

I do not believe there is enough case capacity in the 223 case for RL17. RL15 would work well with this bullet though. RL15 is a rather accurate and speedy powder in 223 with heavier bullets. I run RL15 in "Super Duece" - 222 Magnum AI with 80 gr AMax's at 3100 fps. Easy 1000 yard caliber.