Thread: How much does handloading improve accuracy?

I have reloaded for .223 for three rifles over the years all 1:12, as much as I have liked to use Barnes projectiles (53gr from memory) , I have never had great success. What has always worked well are sierra 55gr HPBT and hornady 55gr SPBT using 25.5gr of benchmark2. When I say worked well I mean touching groups at 100yrds. I do enjoy reloading and playing with powders, seating depths and loads, that's where the enjoyment is once you get the bug.