Load data neded with IMR 8208-XBR in 223

[Southernsorrow]

I managed to score 4 lbs of IMR 8208 XBR "never used it before" and was wondering if anyone has load data "min-max load data" using 60gr. soft points in .223 Rem.

Hodgdon.com load data shows data for 60gr hornady V-max, but I have the 60gr hornady varmint soft points

 

[Reloadron]

IMR 8208 XBR Powder
60 grain SP COL=2.2"
Start 23.0
Maximum 25.3
Source: Hornady 9th Edition

Start with the low end and work up.

Ron

Ron

 

[Southernsorrow]

Ty, sir.

 

[savagemann]

Definitely start low and work up.
I found an extremely accurate node at 23.1gr and 23.4gr
Around 2730fps out of a 16" barrel

 

[Offfhand]

See Hodgdon website, plenty of data for 8208XBR.

 

[Southernsorrow]

hodgdon doesn't list any loads with 60 fmj SP , just v-max/a-max "which are usually much longer bullets"

I should be good to go with data provided above. just waiting for a decent day to test and shoot. it's been extremely windy the last week and/or rainy.