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    Captain Finlander
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    .223 AI 35-45 grain bullet loads.


    I have a 223 AI with a 1 in 14 twist that I built to shoot the 35-45 grain bullets to 3800+

    Anyone out there playing with one of these or something close. Looking for some base line loadings.

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    dcloco
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    Re: .223 AI 35-45 grain bullet loads.

    Of note, I have never tried to find the top velocity or accuracy loads for any bullets lighter than 50 gr. Imagine you will need to find a faster powder than Benchmark, H4895, etc....not enough case capacity, even in the AI.

    Bullets were coated with WS2/Danzac.....
    STRING 07 1.250 1:12 bbl 28.5"
    SHOT VELOCITY
    1 3713.6 27.4 BM cci 450 40 vmax
    2 3774.4 27.5
    3 3775.7 27.6
    4 3766.7 27.7
    5 3789.9 27.8

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    Junfan
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    Re: .223 AI 35-45 grain bullet loads.

    I have a great article Steve Timm sent me regarding the 223AI and loading for lighter bullets. He was able to get 3900-3960 with a 1:12 22" tube using 40gr BT and H335(the powder for lighter bullets in this caliber IMHO). I had a similarly configured rifle and was able to duplicate his results. Shoot me your email and I will forward you the info.

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    Re: .223 AI 35-45 grain bullet loads.

    my email is messed up, but I'd like to c the article: barto1@ltdkate.com

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    Re: .223 AI 35-45 grain bullet loads.

    I shoot a reduced load w/ my 223AI 14 twist w/ the Horn 35gr. vmax, 12.5gr. blue dot right at 3100fps. It makes a loud pop and is very accurate if the wind isnt' too strong

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