Hodgden data manual and Hornady 75Gr?

[callgood]

If you have the current manual handy, does it have data for the Hornady 75 Grain HPBT? I'd like to load that, but I don't want to order a manual if it isn't covered. I emailed them this question a couple of weeks ago, no answer. Haven't found one locally.

ETA: or the same data from the Hornady manual. I think I was initally looking at Hodgdon because their manual is about 50 bucks less than Hornady. But Hodgdon only has a 75 grain VLD entry IIRC. So I may have to try and find a copy of the Hornady manual.

Thanks,
callgood


SORRY, .223!

 

[pilot teacher]

What caliber?

 

[rbernie]

CAUTION: The following post includes loading data beyond currently published maximums for this cartridge. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The High Road, nor the staff of THR assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information.

I have found the Hodgdon data for the 75gr VLD to be suitable for the Hornady 75gr OTM.

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/rifle/223rem.php

Right now, I'm loading about a half grain over the max shown on the Hodgdon page - this gets me 2700fps from a 20" tube and 2630fps out of a 16" tube.

 

[callgood]

Thanks for the chrono data. I'm getting 2850-2870 from 25.2 grains of Varget with a 69 grain SMK (24" Bushmaster barrel), so that sounds about right. I guessing from the Hodgdon disclaimer at the top of the page 25 grains is max with the VLD.

I was concerned the 25 grains with the VLD might be hotter with the HPBT, different profile and all. I think I'll start a few grains down and work up to 25.