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  1. 09-09-2016, 02:18 AM #1
    ChrisF
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    AR15 223 loads

    Hi Guys ,

    What are your favourite 223/5.56 loads ?
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  3. 09-09-2016, 07:25 AM #2
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    26.6gns action rifle and 55gn hdy sp,loaded to mag length uncrimped.just under 3000fps in the 18"NEA or 25.4gns and 62gn ADI fmjs
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  4. 09-09-2016, 08:46 AM #3
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    62gn ADI FMJBT with 2206h
    65gn Sierra GK 2206h
    69gn Sierra MK 2206h
    77gn Sierra Tipped MK
    80gn Hornady AMax 2208
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  5. 09-09-2016, 10:55 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by dogmatix View Post
    62gn ADI FMJBT with 2206h
    65gn Sierra GK 2206h
    69gn Sierra MK 2206h
    77gn Sierra Tipped MK
    80gn Hornady AMax 2208
    I have a couple of box's of 80gr AMAX'S. Have not tried in AR. Obviously single feed? What velocity are you getting?
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  6. 09-09-2016, 02:02 PM #5
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    Haha, yep single feed with an added follower I got from Brownells. They were seated so deep you couldn't get much powder in.
    Never chronied them and went for the 77 TMKs instead.
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