Schwing
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I am new to .223 so this is my first load for them. I am using H335 with the Hornady 55 grain FMJBT bullets here:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...iameter-55-grain-full-metal-jacket-boat-tail#
According to my Hornady handbook it lists a range of 20.8 to 23.2
According to my Lyman 49th it is 24.3 to 27 (with a 55gr jacketed spt)
According to the Hodgdon website it is 21.4 to 22.8 for a 55 grain sfire and 23-25.3 for a 55 grain spr sp.
I have been burned by Hornady load data before and ended up with squibs at the starting load data so I don't think 20.8 is ok. On the other hand, I have read all over the internet that people are using 24-27 grains with 25 being the most common.
This will be for my S&W Sport2. If anyone has any thoughts or input, I would appreciate it. I am far from new to reloading but these variations for .223 have me scratching my head. Thanks.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...iameter-55-grain-full-metal-jacket-boat-tail#
According to my Hornady handbook it lists a range of 20.8 to 23.2
According to my Lyman 49th it is 24.3 to 27 (with a 55gr jacketed spt)
According to the Hodgdon website it is 21.4 to 22.8 for a 55 grain sfire and 23-25.3 for a 55 grain spr sp.
I have been burned by Hornady load data before and ended up with squibs at the starting load data so I don't think 20.8 is ok. On the other hand, I have read all over the internet that people are using 24-27 grains with 25 being the most common.
This will be for my S&W Sport2. If anyone has any thoughts or input, I would appreciate it. I am far from new to reloading but these variations for .223 have me scratching my head. Thanks.