.223 load data

[RandyLee]

Hello; I'm new at reloading and I am having trouble finding load data for some loads I would like to try. If anyone has any input I would appreciate it. I currently have loaded 55 gr Nosler Ballistic tip with 25 grains of Benchmark with an OAL of 2.200. I also have a load of 40 gr Hornady v-max moly with 26.4 grains Benchmark and an OAL of 2.280. If someone could direct me to a website where I could find proper reloading data (especially the proper OAL for these loads) I would greatly appreciate it. The rifle being used is a Savage model 10 Predator with a twist rate of 1:9.

 

[broham]

Check hogden's web site, lot's of load data there. Get reloading manuals, more than a few.

 

[Walkalong]

Welcome to THR

You really do need a manual or two for load data. Also you can go to the powder makers sites for free data such as Hodgdon as broham mentioned.

Hodgdon

Accurate

Alliant

Vihtavuori

Speer

Lyman

 

[steve4102]

(especially the proper OAL for these loads)

OAL is rifle specific, not manual specific. Here is what Accurate Powder says about OAL.

SPECIAL NOTE ON CARTRIDGE OVERALL LENGTH “COL”
It is important to note that the SAAMI “COL” values are for the firearms and ammunition manufacturers industry and must
be seen as a guideline only.
The individual reloader is free to adjust this dimension to suit their particular firearm-component-weapon combination.
This parameter is determined by various dimensions such as 1) magazine length (space), 2) freebore-lead dimensions of
the barrel, 3) ogive or profile of the projectile and 4) position of cannelure or crimp groove.

 

[Flash Hole]

Try this.
http://www.6mmbr.com/223Rem.html

John

 

[10 Spot Terminator]

Am with steve4102 on the cartrige oal issue and having read your powder and bullet choices vs. bullet weights I have a couple of helpful tips for you. Benchmark is a decent powder but not suited to the really light bullets under 50grs.,,, You would be better suited with AA2230 or H335 and even at that you are on the extreme bottom of the spectrum using a 40gr. pill in a 1 in 9 in. twist . I wont say you cant make it happen only that it will be much more difficult looking for a sweet spot. I personally would not go under 52grs. and 45 grs. would be the extreme limit here. Bullet seating gets a bit tricky here too on the really short bullets that lite and just adds another touchy twist to finding that sweet load . The posted speeds for bullets like this can be tempting but have their trade offs as in poorer down range performance in breezy shooting conditions and increased wear on the barrels throat at that speed . If you are a varmit hunter I can gaurantee you that those varmits wont be able to tell how fast that bullet hit them . Good luck and good shooting .

 

[IndianaBoy]

You really should spend a few bucks and get a proper manual.

There is a wealth of information in most of them.