Thread: 223 Sierra 65 gn Gameking -anyone loading these?

Hi, just recently brought a Cz 527 in .223, 1:9 twist & am looking at using the Sierra 65 gn gameking projectiles & ADI 2208 powder. Anyone out there doing loads using these? Any help would be appreciated.

You want someone to give you a load ?

That's kinda crazy - each rifle is different. Start at the min load, work your way up and see what works in your particular rifle, with your particular brass etc.

Rifle - ADI World Class Powders and Ammunition

I use BM2 for the 65 GameKings. Other option is 2206H, that is a bit faster burning than 2208 - more of a 308 type case power in my opinion.

I've used them with 2206h worked ok but too spendy for bulk shooting.

Ive just started using them in a 9 twist model 7. As above 2206H is more suitable than 2208.

I use them with 2206h.

Have shot them in 7, 8 and 9" twists.
Great .223 hunting projectiles.

Had good results with these with both 2206H and 2208, top end charges, COAL 2.26". Magic on goats.

Originally Posted by Beavis

Had good results with these with both 2206H and 2208, top end charges, COAL 2.26". Magic on goats.

Unbelievable on deer. My son has racked up over 600 deer with them 24gr BM2.

Originally Posted by TeRei

Unbelievable on deer. My son has racked up over 600 deer with them 24gr BM2.

I'd believe it. Only shot one deer myself with them.

Originally Posted by ebf

You want someone to give you a load ?

That's kinda crazy - each rifle is different. Start at the min load, work your way up and see what works in your particular rifle, with your particular brass etc.

Rifle - ADI World Class Powders and Ammunition

I use BM2 for the 65 GameKings. Other option is 2206H, that is a bit faster burning than 2208 - more of a 308 type case power in my opinion.

With all due respect & no offence intended ebf I know how to work up loads & understand the issues involved so just to be clear I'm not looking for a load.
I'm really interested in hearing other peoples opinions based on there experiences with these components - drawing from the collective wisdom of those who have experimented with them before I do. I thought that's what forums like this were for.

What sort of groups are you getting with BM2 & 65 gamekings if you don't' mind me asking?

Originally Posted by GWH

Ive just started using them in a 9 twist model 7. As above 2206H is more suitable than 2208.

Hi GWH, what are the groups like with 2206H?

Originally Posted by Beavis

I'd believe it. Only shot one deer myself with them.

Hi TeRei & Beavis, what are your groups like with you loads?

Originally Posted by dogmatix

I use them with 2206h.

Have shot them in 7, 8 and 9" twists.
Great .223 hunting projectiles.

Hi Dogmatix, what are the groups like with your load in the 1:9 twist using 2206h?

I use 26.5 of 2208 behind a 69 Sierra hp by in LC brass in a t3 loaded to mag length. Use normal precautions. Start at 25 and work up in half grains.

Originally Posted by Shorty

Hi TeRei & Beavis, what are your groups like with you loads?

I haven't shot them in years tbh. I had a 2208 load that shot well out of an AR15, at about 2700fps, and a 2206H load I shot out of a bolt action at about 2900fps. Both very accurate.

Use them behind BM2 in a 1:8 17" tikka
Got around 2750 fps groups 1" or less
Has a few red stags now but bullet placement is key for big animals, do prefer 55 vmax for rabbits etc.....