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    223 reduced loads


    Does anyone have a reduced load for a 223, that is accurate? Looking for a hopeful max of 2500-2800fps with a varmint bullet, preferably 55gr or under.

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    25gr of W748 with a Nosler Balltip V 55 is quite mild and accurate I many rifles.
    LC case and CCI small rifle primer.

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    H4895 is the best powder for reduced loads, you can reduce down to 60% of max load, so for your application a 223 holds 28gr of powder so you can go down to 17gr so 17 to 20 grains of H 4895 will put you in the 2500 to 2800 FPS range.

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    Trail boss but it probably wont make the velocities you mentioned..

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    Google search for James Calhoun reduced .223 loads.

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    I have tried the H4895, and can indeed get the velocities I desired, but accuracy was poor in my rifles. Will look into the other loads mentioned. Thanks

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    I've used Blue Dot with good success. I'll have to check my notes when I get home, but I believe I was using very light bullets, like 36 Starkes. From what I recall, it was very accurate at reasonable ranges.

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    +1 for Blue Dot...but BE CAREFUL and watch for double-charges.

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    Looked at my notes, was for a 222, sorry. FWIW, the 222 load was 8.0 of BD, 2190 fps. At 100 yards it shot 2.5" under my normal load, or about 1" low from POA. About 150-175 yd gun, plenty accurate for that. Just used it for yard vermin.......

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    I'm gonna have to get some Blue Dot. Unless 22LR miraculously becomes available. That's my purpose for these loads, to replace my 22 ammo, or sub for my 22 WMR. I have both, but am almost afraid to use them cause I can't find ammo (that I can afford) to replace them.

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    Been using 17 gr RL 7 on 55,s . Little goes along way. It's worked for me. Gotta be careful though. Faster burn rate.

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    I don't have a load for55s. I have loaded Sierra 40 gr HPs w/ RED DOT 6 grains. Don't ask where I got that info but at 50 yrds out of a Ruger 77-it will keep em all in nickel size off the bench. I have them marked velocity about 1700. Check my box of ammo and I better load some more these cold days.

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