223 relaod help....

[bustedleg]

I used to use ballistic tips (55gr) but switched to a Remington hollow point still 55 grain loading with ADI AR2208 powder (1.6cc) to be just right. Still kills them clean without the blowing them totally to bits

[woob614271]

Bustedleg, you're a spoilsport!

[damien couper]

im runing 26.5gr (max is 27.7) of 2206H and 50gr V-max at around 3400fps ripping bunnys up 200+

[Curtley78]

I also use Hornady 35 grn V-max these pills sizzle in my .223, however the 22-250 with a 1 in 9 twist skins the jackets from them.

[bustedleg]

If you are going to use your 223 to hunt Deer then do not get caught, regulations state that hunting Deer your rifle should be a 243 miminum.

[jeffk]

Best load in my Sako is 55gr VMax with 24.5 grains of Viht N133. This is a hot load, so work up to it.

I don't shoot deer, but if Aus red deer are the same as UK red deer, .223 would be way too small IMHO. .308 seems far better suited with a sensible choice of bullet.

[prodj1000@hotmail.com]

stick with the 308, and try to hit it in a good spot, especially if your after a head mount

[bustedleg]

I chronograped my 223 yesterday using the 55gr remmington hollow point wbacked by 1.6cc of AR2208 powder and it was consistantly spitting out projectiles at 3300 fps. so I am pretty happy with that (Barrel has a 1:8 twist)

[Curtley78]

Has anyone chronographed the muzzle velocity of a 35grn Vmax utilising ADI powder, secondly has anyone developed a subsonic load for a .223 using ADI powders?