Thread: .223 load

2219 for anything 50 grains or under.

BM2 or 8208 for anything up to 60 grains.

8208 or 2206H for up to 77 grains.

2208 for anything heavier.

Plenty of deer have been shot with plain 55gr soft points. Heavier stuff works better though - gamekings, tmk's etc... Have a look at the "223 on deer" thread.

Pick your bullet, powder, primer, one type of brass, do a work up. You'll find something that works more than well enough very quickly.

Edit: Go to ADI for your actual data. Don't be tempted to use anything given to you from here or found on any other forum, without first cross referencing it and working up from starting loads.