JWH321
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I have recently started reloading .223 plinking stuff. I'm not a competitive shooter (that means that sometimes I hit the target, I'm never sure how).
I am using H335 and CCI primers. I am reloading Hornady 55 grain FMJBT with cannelure. I'm shooting an Anderson rifle with a Faxon 16 inch 8:1 twist barrel in carbine length.
I can find OAL recommendations anywhere from 2.2 to 2.50 for this combination. Is there a magic length for the cartridge and if not, how does one best determine what optimum length should be? I am familiar with the concept of ogive in pistols, but I have no idea how best to determine the ogive for this round, nor would I know how to relate ogive to OAL for this round.
I'm thoroughly confused at this point. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
I am using H335 and CCI primers. I am reloading Hornady 55 grain FMJBT with cannelure. I'm shooting an Anderson rifle with a Faxon 16 inch 8:1 twist barrel in carbine length.
I can find OAL recommendations anywhere from 2.2 to 2.50 for this combination. Is there a magic length for the cartridge and if not, how does one best determine what optimum length should be? I am familiar with the concept of ogive in pistols, but I have no idea how best to determine the ogive for this round, nor would I know how to relate ogive to OAL for this round.
I'm thoroughly confused at this point. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.