WonderDavid!
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Hey, me and my dad are new to reloading and he needs a good, cheap .223 round to reload. If anyone has any recipes we would appreciate them.
Thanks.
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24.5g of H335 using a 55g FMJ
I agree, H335 if you can find any.24.5g of H335 using a 55g FMJ
Thanks, I just wanted to know if he could experiment with different loads with something we already had.IMO RL-7 "can" be used in the .223 but only with the lightest bullets because it's on the fast side for that cartridge. I would use a slower powder and jump to at least RL-10x for the .223. The good news is, you can use RL-10x for loading the 45-70 and there is data on the Alliant site and several current manuals.
Why do so many reloaders try to use only 1 powder for several cartridges which are so different? Years ago there were only a handful of powders and we had to make due with what was available. Now days each company has A LOT of different powders so why not try to use the best powders for the job?
I agree, H335 if you can find any.
My standard .223 round is a 55gr FMJ bullet over 25.0gr H335.
Rocky Mountain Reloading has 55 gr FMJ for $79/1000 including shipping and 5% off with THR promo code thehighroad5 (enter THR ID in the order comment box) - http://www.shop.rmrbullets.com/223-...ing-FMJ-BT-1000-Ct-223-55-RMR-FMJ-1000-Ct.htm
You can get down to $72/1000 + 5% off if you buy in larger quantities.
I am not sure if you can find 55 gr FMJ any cheaper than $75/1000 (or $68.40/1000 for quantity) shipped to your door.