223copperhead
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Worked up a load 223rem. RE15/Hornady 68BTHP
Started at 22.7grains in 0.2 increments to 23.3 .
23.3 gave best group at 0.400". The rest were about .75" to 0.80".
Made up some more rounds to confirm, and got great results, 4 five shot groups well under 0.50". When I checked drop at 200yards the calculated speed was 2550 ft/second (based on 5.1" drop). The group at 200 yards was 2.75".
Keep in mind I do not shoot alot out to 200 yards so the size may be me.
I was wondering if I should work up a little hotter load to increase velocity and possibly accuracy. My question is can I expect to hit another "sweet spot" if I go hotter?
Thanks!!
Started at 22.7grains in 0.2 increments to 23.3 .
23.3 gave best group at 0.400". The rest were about .75" to 0.80".
Made up some more rounds to confirm, and got great results, 4 five shot groups well under 0.50". When I checked drop at 200yards the calculated speed was 2550 ft/second (based on 5.1" drop). The group at 200 yards was 2.75".
Keep in mind I do not shoot alot out to 200 yards so the size may be me.
I was wondering if I should work up a little hotter load to increase velocity and possibly accuracy. My question is can I expect to hit another "sweet spot" if I go hotter?
Thanks!!