Thread: 223 load needed

Originally Posted by 223nut

Am contimplating reloading for my baikal 223 anyone know of a good projectile and powder charge to run through it? Has had the barrel shortened considerable to Mae it the same length as the stock, will put a tape on it tonight.

Or is it not going to be worth the hassle of reloading a 223 and if not can you recommend a good factory brand? Running hornady through my other 223 so does make sense to start reloading for both

We have a Savage Model 12 VLP DBM 223 1:7 twist 26" barrel.
24.7 gr 2208 for 80 gr A-Max projectiles in Norma cases, shoots well out to 800 yards, out to 1000 in light airs, used for target shooting.

What is your barrel length and twist rate?