Thread: Loads for .223 using Barnes 62gn TSX and AR2206H Powder

Hi

Thanks for that info, much appreciated, I had read and seen most of it, intreresting to see in the ADI reloading website lists 23 gn max for Swift Scirocco projectiles and yet also ADI lists greater powder loads for projectiles heavier than 62 gn can take more gn of powder than the Barnes, I guess the Barnes must be a lot harder pill than the heavier and more frangilble ones, another reason might be that being made of all copper ( a metal lighter than lead) the Barnes will be a longer pill, the bearing surface thus being greater than a laead pill of the same weight thus more friction / resistance to pressure as it makes its way down the Barrell and therefor higher pressures ?

Ihave read that although the tables say H4895 IS the same as 2206H , there are slight differences that can cause problems, I am not brave enough to try 25gn straight off !

I will load a couple at 23.5 gn , 24 gn and 24.5 and see how that goes.

Your advice is much appreciated

Vince