223 62 gr FMJBT Load Data

[Mesa]

I bought some bulk 62gr FMJBT's the other day and out of 11 reloading manuals not one had data using VARGET, and only one had data for H4895. Anybody got data for either of these powders? I found a few with 748 but I really don't want a bunch of different powders to buy. I buy H4895 and VARGET in bulk so that's what I'd like to use. Thanks!

-Mesa

 

[ocabj]

The reason why there isn't any commercial data is because 62gr FMJBT isn't a common commercial bullet.

You could try adapting 63gr data which should be plentiful. Just start on the low-end as a safety precaution.

 

[BsChoy]

60 or 63 grain bullet load ups should be fine...start there and work up slowly.

 

[icausX]

24 gr. h335

 

[snuffy19608]

I tried 24.0gr IMR4895 under 62 gr, worked well. Your rifle may be different,start low and work up.

 

[armoredman]

Under a 60gr Hornady SP, 25gr of H-4895 worked well in my Mini-14.

 

[Mr White]

I shoot 25.0 gr of H4895 under 60 gr Sierra HP Varminters for my 100 & 200 yd match loads. No signs of pressure and they are extremly accurate in my 1:8 barrel.

 

[RustyFN]

MY Speer #13 manual says H4895 22 grains start and 24 grains max for a 62 grain FMJ-BT. They didn't have Varget listed.
Rusty