Thread: 223 handloads

Originally Posted by foxhound

Just got into reloading the 223 to start with. Using AR2206H and murom primers with hornady 55grain #2260. Shooting thru my Remington m700. Great results 3/4'' @ 100 with 23.5grains. Less than 1/2'' with 24grains but have noticed the bolt a bit hard to open the last bit of the opening stroke? Should I knock the powder load back a bit to 23.7? I full length size each case and set COAL to under 2.260 and crimp each load. The rifle has a trueflight premium target 1-12 twist if that's any help.

I don't bother crimping .223 loads in my AR or higher recoiling loads in my .308 Vepr semi.
Especially when loading a few hundred rounds at a go!

It does help with more consistent neck tension, but if its part of your reloading procedure and you like doing it, feel free to carry on!

As mentioned I would use 25.0gn to 26.0gn of 2206h as the range, so 24 is under and you have an under recommended load.