Quote Originally Posted by scope eye View Post
I shoot Vmax's in 50s 52s 53s and 55s and can't really tell the difference, they all get 1/2 groups and better, and they all get the same load, my 223AI with 30gr of varget will get you in round numbers 3800FPS in a 12 twist 26"barrel, my 22-250 will produce 4100FPS with 40gr varget in a 14 twist 26" barrel, and my take no prisoners 220 swift, with 44gr of varget catapults them to 4400FPS 16 twist 26" barrel, when income tax refund season comes around, I will be turning the 22-250 and the 220 swift into AI versions can't wait. funny although I can't tell a difference between the 50gr to 55gr Vmax's, there is a world of difference between the 35gr and the 40gr Vmax's,

Tanks Dean
are you using a drop tube to load that much powder in your 223AI? SORRY i MISSED YOU WERE USING THE SHORTER BULLETS....Hope I did not offend you in anyway.If so I am very sorry...