223 reload

[Skgreen]

THR not responsible / Use at your own risk:

From my Nosler Reloading Guide # 8:

55 gr Varmageddon, both FBHP and FB tipped

2.260"
Nosler brass
REM 7.5 primer
1:12 twist 24" barrel
'Most accurate load tested' with CFE 223 is also the MAX load - 28.0 gr @ 3292 fps
This is also listed as a compressed load @ 103% volume

 

[sifer1]

went with cf223 55gr works great with my kodiak rifle so much so did 200 rounds through the gun

 

[rdnktrkr]

When I went to the CMP range I noticed that at 200 and 300yrds, the heavier 62 and up gr bullets liked the lower powder charges and the 55gr liked the higher range and at 100yrds it didn't matter. I was using H335 and Hornaday sp bullets lightly crimped with the Lee fcd