Shrinkmd
Member
I was at the range and finally fired off my 223 Rem reloads, as well as some Prvi M193 to compare. I was using Wolf 223REM primers, and AA2230, and once fired WCC04 cases. I made up some starting loads at 22.5 gr, and also some more at 0.5 gr intervals up to 24.0 gr. 20" barrel on these numbers.
Funny thing is, my 24.0 gr load had a lower ES and SD than the Prvi factory (although it averaged 2878, whereas the M193 zipped out at 3110) My best SD was 20, and the factory was 29.1 Interestingly, my lower loads had much higher spreads and SD, around 38.
I am assuming that as the powder fills up the case more, you get the more efficient load. But if you go too hot, it causes other problems and reduces accuracy? I don't have good group sizes for these, I really, really need a better rifle rest.
On a related note, do people think you would get more accuracy with a fast powder like Bullseye by seating deeper to get more efficiency (still way above minimum OAL) or trying to seat as close to the lands as possible, for decreased bullet jump?
Funny thing is, my 24.0 gr load had a lower ES and SD than the Prvi factory (although it averaged 2878, whereas the M193 zipped out at 3110) My best SD was 20, and the factory was 29.1 Interestingly, my lower loads had much higher spreads and SD, around 38.
I am assuming that as the powder fills up the case more, you get the more efficient load. But if you go too hot, it causes other problems and reduces accuracy? I don't have good group sizes for these, I really, really need a better rifle rest.
On a related note, do people think you would get more accuracy with a fast powder like Bullseye by seating deeper to get more efficiency (still way above minimum OAL) or trying to seat as close to the lands as possible, for decreased bullet jump?