223 practice loads

[HOLY DIVER]

i'm trying to work up a load strictly for practice,training for tactical rifle matchs. wondering who has the cheapest 55fmj bullets. whats the cheapest powder that will work.

 

[J_McLeod]

Might not be the cheapest, but they are close. Also look at how much powder you'll be using. 1 grain savings adds up after a while.

http://www.shop.rmrbullets.com/product.sc?productId=8&categoryId=7

Another option is to buy a case from Montana Gold.

 

[HOLY DIVER]

thanks those bullets are just what i'm looking for!

 

[RustyFN]

Not sure about bullets but for powder you can't beat WC-844. It's pull down powder that is supposed to be the same as H-335. H-335 is my favorite powder for 55 grain bullets. I have been using WC-844 and been getting the same results as with H-335. You can buy WC-844 for $85 for 8 pounds. Check out http://patsreloading.com/patsrel/prices.aspx?category=Powder.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Not sure about bullets but for powder you can't beat WC-844. It's pull down powder that is supposed to be the same as H-335. H-335 is my favorite powder for 55 grain bullets. I have been using WC-844 and been getting the same results as with H-335. You can buy WC-844 for $85 for 8 pounds. Check out http://patsreloading.com/patsrel/prices.aspx?category=Powder.

I agree WC844 is just about the best surplus bulk powder you will find for the .223/5.56mm.

 

[Wildbillz]

Normaly I would say check Hi-tech ammo, but there out of the 55grn ones now and I don't think you can beat the free shipping.

They do have pull down 62grn bullets 3k for $205.00 + shipping.

http://www.hi-techammo.com/

WB

 

[capreppy]

Normaly I would say check Hi-tech ammo, but there out of the 55grn ones now and I don't think you can beat the free shipping.

They do have pull down 62grn bullets 3k for $205.00 + shipping.

http://www.hi-techammo.com/

WB

That is a pretty awesome price. With that bullet, their WC844 powder and some of their CCI primers, you can make a really cheap practice round.

 

[HOLY DIVER]

thanks for the information guys! that WC844 powder sounds like a great deal.now who has loading data for it? my loading manual does not list it?

 

[RustyFN]

WC-844 uses the same data as H-335, it should say that on the bottle when you get it. Start at the starting charge and work the load up.

 

[mtrmn]

wideners.com has 55 gr bullets pretty cheap.


My pet load right now is 55 gr fmj with 24.5 gr TAC

 

[rromeo]

That is a pretty awesome price. With that bullet, their WC844 powder and some of their CCI primers, you can make a really cheap practice round.

Yes. I have always saved all of my brass, but I've never reloaded 223. I usually trade rifle brass for more pistol brass. I might look into this now, that I realize I can shoot for roughly 1/3 cost.