Thread: 223, fmj ADI load data question

Originally Posted by Rn-85

Hey guys,

This may be a dumb question but I can't find load data for adi 2206h or benchmark 2 or any other more common powder for hornady 223 55gr fmj-bt, on the adi website.

Can any one explain why that would be? I'm a newbie and was planning to start safe with a similar projectile with a heavier pill and go from there but I found it odd that ADI had data on that pill but not for the expected powders.

Cheers

Looking on the ADI website Data – Rifle – ADI World Class Powders and Ammunition for a .223 with a 55 gr projectile there was a Benchmark 2 load listed.

Start low and work your way up.

When I was loading for a .223 with 2208 my load was higher than the recommended ADI max (for an 80gr projectile) but it was safe and competitive in my rifle - but I worked my way up to that load.