Thread: .223 load

Originally Posted by tac a1

Ok, so, after a load of reading. listening, imagining and purchasing bits an bobs I'm finally up and running with my 223 loading.

Initially I have loaded with Ferderal primers, Sako brass, Sierra 65 grn game pro projectiles on top of a spread of BM 2 powder from 23 to 24 grains. LOA of completed rounds is 57.10mm consistently.

I went with Benchmark 2 as I have a shorter barrel and wanted something a bit quicker burning than some of the other powders available. I have some other powder (8208). Might do some development with that later

The projectiles available is the issue. I struggled to find anything over 65 grain in a hunting round. Lots of FMJ stuff. (Not much 223 hunting ammunition to be had either. lots out of stock)

I did find some lighter 55 grain soft points which I will also try thru the new rifle when it finally gets here.

I'm quite excited to run my own reloads and see how they perform.

24gr BM2 with 65gr Sierra GMK.