Reduced noise/power loads for .223???

[tango2echo]

Anyone have a couple of reduced velocity, light bullet loads for the .223? Is it possible to down load the .223 to .22 magnum rimfire levels?

 

[Kernel]

I've been bookmarking sites with info on reduced loads. Here's a couple I've found for the .223 Rem (though they both contain, basically, the same info).

http://www.jamescalhoon.com/bee.php

http://www.jamescalhoon.com/tobee2.php

I'd be interested to read any addition info you might find.

 

[indoorsoccerfrea]

random question, but what size bullets should i cast if i want to stock up on bullets for when i get into reloading? .223? or .225

 

[Kernel]

Cast bullet info for the .223 Rem.

http://www.castpics.net/memberarticles/Cast in the .223.htm

http://www.castpics.net/memberarticles/Cast in the .223, Part II.htm

http://www.castpics.net/memberarticles/Cast in the .223, Part III.htm

http://www.castpics.net/

 

[bullseye308]

I believe cast in a 223 would be .224 diameter most likely with a gas check. Keep in mind the velocity you expect to shoot them at when deciding on your source of lead.

If anyone has any info on cast subsonic loads in 223 to go through a silencer I'd be interested. Of course if that is even feasable.

 

[adobewalls]

Its not for lead, but I thought this interesting...

Search the Hodgdon site for .223 55 gr. Hornaday FMJ's using either Titegroup or Clays; subsonic.

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

Also, for low report (but not subsonic,) I have used 15 to 13 gr. of Blue Dot with 52 gr. and 60 gr. bullets respectively. I have not done much work with these two loads, but I think there is some potential there.

 

[Hairballusmaximus]

Will these reduced loads still cycle?

Hairball

 

[deacon8]

I doubt a .223, reduced down that far would cycle. I am 99.9% sure of it.

 

[Historian]

I have been experimenting with 22g of H335 behind a 60g Nosler balistic tip spitzer in my AR. This is a fairly quiet, low recoil load but till has enough punch to work the action cleanly.

Historian