.223 60gr Nosler Partition

[ArchAngelCD]

While I use a ball powder when loading .223 ammo for my AR style rifle I usually use Varget when loading for a bolt action .223.

I have been loading 25.0gr Varget under a 60gr Partition with a CCI400 primer and it's been accurate but me being me I'm always interested in finding a more accurate load.

I know every rifle is different but usually an accurate load is an accurate load. Anyone out there with an exceptionally accurate .223 load using a 60gr Nosler Partition. Any powder is fine except for VV powders because I just can't get them where I live.

Thank you in advance.

 

[redbullitt]

Varget here... so probably not going to be much help lol. I have also had good luck with w748 fwiw, though varget seemed a bit better.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

BTW, Midway USA has them on sale right now so if you need any...

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/6...liber-224-diameter-60-grain-spitzer-box-of-50

 

[JimKirk]

I have been loading Reloder 15 under the Nosler Partition 60 gr ... Works really well in my AR 16" . ... Not sure how it would shoot in a bolt gun .... My opinion says it would ...

 

[MtnCreek]

Have you tried working up Varget to a higher node? I don't use that bullet, but with 55gr N BT and 70gr Speer, I have best accuracy at higher pressures with Varget.

 

[spitballer]

A max load of Varget is just the ticket for 55 grain v-max in my varmint rifle with 12" twist, but anything heavier than 55's will test regular primers, I found that out.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Have you tried working up Varget to a higher node? I don't use that bullet, but with 55gr N BT and 70gr Speer, I have best accuracy at higher pressures with Varget.

I went up to 27.0gr but it seems the data is all over the place with this combination. Hodgdon is over 27.0gr, Nosler has lower max charge and Hornady data is even lower. Unfortunately I have not had a chance to send them over a chrono yet but will soon.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Anyone else using the 60gr Partition in a .223?

 

[Varminterror]

Anyone else using the 60gr Partition in a .223?

I do for hogs and deer. Over varget or h335. Been shooting it for about 8yrs now, done load work ups for about 20 different rifles in that time. Any given barrel I can coax to shoot 1/2-3/4moa groups with 50-55 vmax's and 69smk's will typically only do 1.25moa with the partition. I'm happy when I get it down to 1-1.25moa. I've messed with seating depths, high charges, low charges, crimp, no crimp, powders... Nothing seems to really help get it under 1moa. But, then I remember it's a deer bullet in a .223rem, and 1.5moa gets me past 300yrds, which is too far for me to care to shoot a deer with a .223rem anyway. Love the bullet, but I have to write a note to myself every day to remind me it's really ok it doesn't shoot any better.

 

[Hardtarget]

I've loaded the Nosler 60 gr partition for my son. He said it shoots fine ( I guess that's good) but I don't know the real info for you. The area we hunt is "tight"...60 or 70 yards, max. My load is Tac @ 24.5, (max-24.8), CCI #41 primer, col is 2.225. His gun has a 1:7, 16" barrel. I plan to try these. My gun is a 20", 1:9 twist. We'll do a side by side one day just to see the performance.

Mark

 

[Peakbagger46]

Haven't loaded the partition, but after extensive testing in my Savage, reloader 15 proved more accurate with 69g bullets. Burn rate is about the same with both powders.

 

[GooseGestapo]

I'm not sure you're going to find some "Special" load that shoots one hole groups. The Nosler Partition isn't a target bullet. With its three piece construction it's amazing they are as accurate as they are. Three shots inside 1.5" @100yds is sufficient for their purpose.

Personally, RL15, BLC2, or H4895 would be my powder choices. Either of these three will get 3,000fps, as will Varget.
Take your pick, load-em up, sight in, GO HUNT...
At almost a dollar a pop, I can think of a LOT better plinking or target shooting bullets...
As good of performance I get from the 60gr Hornady Spt, or Sierra 63gr Smpt, I can't justify the expense of the Noslers.
From about 100 deer I've taken with the two, I've recovered just one 60gr Hornady. I shot a doe in my backyard at 41yds. I intentionally put it in the near shoulder. I recovered it from under the hide on the opposite ham. About 28" penetration, and weighs 38gr, perfect mushroom. They are "blems" and cost me $38 for 500. 1/10th the cost of some Nosler.
And btw, it was base first, imbedded in the skin. Had shot been at~100+yds, would likely have expanded a little less, and exited.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I'm not sure you're going to find some "Special" load that shoots one hole groups. The Nosler Partition isn't a target bullet. With its three piece construction it's amazing they are as accurate as they are. Three shots inside 1.5" @100yds is sufficient for their purpose.

Personally, RL15, BLC2, or H4895 would be my powder choices. Either of these three will get 3,000fps, as will Varget.
Take your pick, load-em up, sight in, GO HUNT...
At almost a dollar a pop, I can think of a LOT better plinking or target shooting bullets...
As good of performance I get from the 60gr Hornady Spt, or Sierra 63gr Smpt, I can't justify the expense of the Noslers.
From about 100 deer I've taken with the two, I've recovered just one 60gr Hornady. I shot a doe in my backyard at 41yds. I intentionally put it in the near shoulder. I recovered it from under the hide on the opposite ham. About 28" penetration, and weighs 38gr, perfect mushroom. They are "blems" and cost me $38 for 500. 1/10th the cost of some Nosler.
And btw, it was base first, imbedded in the skin. Had shot been at~100+yds, would likely have expanded a little less, and exited.

Where did you see me say the Partition is a target bullet or that I was using it as one? Where did I say I was looking for a m
Special load? Your post comes off a little nasty but I didn't say anything to cause your response. I also didn't ask you about Hornady bullets or ask you to buy the Bowler bullets, did I?

Not that it should mater but this load will be used for a young hunter on his first deer hunt so I wanted to know if my co-loaders could help me try and find the best chance for success for the young one. I see no reason why I should get a nasty reply telling me I'm a fool for using an expensive hunting bullet for plinking when I was not.

I try to be nothing but helpful here to everyone and do not deserve a reply like this. If you don't want to help, fine, but don't come at me for no good reason. That kind of help I can do without. Really man, what did I ever do to you???

 

[horsey300]

I gotta ask, I figured someone woulda brought it up by now, have you given benchmark a try?

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I gotta ask, I figured someone woulda brought it up by now, have you given benchmark a try?

No Sir, I have not. Just have a lot of powder choice available to me but Benchmark isn't one of them.

Thanks to those who tried to help but I'm just going to stick with what I already have. Thanks again.

 

[Laphroaig]

At almost a dollar a pop

Check your math. The sale price in post #3 is $0.43 ea. Less the 0.50 full price. I bought some last year at the sale price hoping to take a doe with my AR, but since PA didn't pass the semiauto law haven't tried them yet. I'd probably use Varget like I do for most of my other .223 loads.

Definitely not a plinking bullet but a fine choice for hunting for those of us who like partitions.

 

[GooseGestapo]

ArchAngel, you totally misread and misunderstood what I was saying. However, With your 20,000+ postings, I've seen you do it before...
so, I should have kept my mouth shut.
Sorry you got your feelings hurt...
Sorry, I'm not a Nosler fan-boy.

 

[Itzdapig]

I have very good results with xterminator/2230 with nosler 60g bt.

 

[KansasSasquatch]

Benchmark. You want accurate .223, Benchmark. Varget is great because it seems to not be as sensitive with slight charge weight variance, and it produces more velocity. But Benchmark is awesome when you want to shoot tiny little groups.

 

[spanky1968]

I load for my bolt gun Savage 12FV in .223. I shoot 55gr and 60 gr sierra FBHP's over 22 grains of IMR 3031. Blows up prairie dogs real nice!

 

[flashhole]

If you can, try H-4895. I use a lot of Varget but with every cartridge I use Varget it performs better with H-4895. Same accuracy but more punch.