Never mix powders or substitute components. Powders include Ramshot Ramshot True Blue - 1 lb From a loading only aspect the tac and cfe loaded the easiest. Reloading for the .223 is easy and there are a number of great powder choices. All Palmetto Reloading Gear/Accessories! This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Similar performance for a 20" barrel, but slightly slower. The accompanying data is intended for .223 Remington chamber dimensions and includes bullet weights ranging from 35 to 75 grains. Using bullets from Nosler BTLF, SinterFire WTP, Hornady BT-FMJ, Hornady V-Max. Where is the best place to start? Palmettostatearmory. That's still an effective bulet and if it comes time to shoot zombies it will still work. My AR-15 with a 1/9 twist loves that powder bullet combo. A database of .223 Remington handloads. Good for around 2850+ from a 16" barrel. We have pretty hot summers down here in Atlanta. Although The High Road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, The High Road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Handloading the AR-15 .223 with 1-in-9 twist Part II The Hornady 75-grain HPBT seated to an overall cartridge length of 2.26 inches sits deeply in the .223 case (right), using up some of the powder capacity. Discussion in 'Handloading and Reloading' started by IMtheNRA, Feb 1, 2012. Avoid intoxicants. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. 50 - 55 Grain. LOAD GUIDE FOR RIFLE AND HANDGUN EDITION 3.5 INCLUDES: • The most up-to-date and comprehensive 223 Rem data available • New data for: 30 AR, 30 T/C, and 6mmx45 PO B o x 158 • M iles C i t y, M o n tana 59301 RELOADING POWDERS Gun Care Products Other superior products To view this Reloading Guide in a PDF format, click the red button below. Says it great for 223. Hodgdon CFE Blk-1 lb ... Ramshot TAC - 1 lb Item POWRST1. These estimates are for .223 pressures. Our Latest Reload Data ... offering cleaner burning and improved flow characteristics with no changes to reloading data. 60 - 62 Grain. So jonnys reloading bench provides loads and tests for this exact question. Hodgdon offers more than a dozen different propellants for reloading 223/5.56 ammo. 62gr: I hope 133 works well for you next time you try it. A database of .223 Remington handloads. Stick to published loading information. .223 Remington (Berger Bullets Data) reloading data with 388 loads. LOAD GUIDE FOR RIFLE AND HANDGUN EDITION 3.5 INCLUDES: • The most up-to-date and comprehensive 223 Rem data available • New data for: 30 AR, 30 T/C, and 6mmx45 PO B o x 158 • M iles C i t y, M o n tana 59301 RELOADING POWDERS Gun Care Products Other superior products use it in .223 with exelent results, 30-30 pushing 125gr bullits works realy good and is clean burning, also use it for plinking rounds in 30-06 you know triger time! While the 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington are very similar, due to chamber differences and barrel twist rates, it is best to separate load data. Powders Several Hodgdon, IMR, and Winchester powders are appropriate for full-power 223 Rem. From memory, MK 262 Mod 1 has a muzzle velocity of approx 2820fps from a 20 inch barrel. Hodgdon CFE 223 - 8 lb Item POWHCFE8. I don't have TAC, but here is a comparison between the two in the bullet weights you mentioned. Since I use it in my 308, it allows to minimize my powder inventory. I had some 55gr V-max bullets with 23.5grs of TAC shooting out of an old Savage 112 bolt gun run under 1/2" groups. ALL Accurate 2015 Accurate 2200 Accurate 2230 Accurate 2460 Accurate 2495 Accurate 2520 Accurate 5744 Accurate LT-30 Accurate LT-32 Alliant Powder 1200-R Alliant Powder 2000-MR Alliant Powder AR-Comp Alliant Powder Reloder 10x Alliant Powder Reloder 15 Alliant Powder Reloder 7 Alliant Powder Varmint Hodgdon Benchmark Hodgdon BL-C(2) Hodgdon CFE 223 Hodgdon Clays Hodgdon H322 … Where is the best place to start? (I kept CFE 223 in there just for the hell of it.) Re: Ramshot Tac in your 223 TAC for 5.56 23.4 grains, white oak upper stainless steel, 24" 75 grain amax, 2675 fps with std deviation of 14.47 over 30 shots. 5.56mm LR aka MK 262,Mod 0 and Mod 1) is manufactured by Black Hills. The .223 caliber has evolved from the battlefield AR-15 platform to popular sporting use in varmint and predator hunting, match competition, and all-around plinking fun. You can safely reach an accurate node using both powders. .223 Remington (Ramshot TAC Data 2013) reloading data with 14 loads. It’s light recoil, low powder usage and readily available components make it a great choice for many different shooting disciplines. All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Burn rates range from IMR 4198 (fastest) to CFE 223 (slowest). Wasn't able to take the time and chrono anything either. In 2009 they published Nosler 50-gr BT max load at 27.0 grs (3448 fps @54961 psi.) Discussion in 'Handloading and Reloading' started by 345 DeSoto, May 19, 2015. Skaneateles,NY Summer/Port St.Lucie,FL Winter. Burn rates range from IMR 4198 (fastest) to CFE 223 (slowest). Grab that X-terminator! Min Charge Max … while reloading. Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type To maximize performance, the ballistics experts at Hodgdon Powder Co., Inc. have developed a comprehensive Reloading Guide to provide handloaders with current data for Accurate Powders. Neither The High Road nor any of its directors, members, managers, employees, agents, vendors, or suppliers will be liable for any direct, indirect, general, bodily injury, compensatory, special, punitive, consequential, or incidental damages including, without limitation, lost profits or revenues, costs of replacement goods, loss or damage to data arising out of the use or inability to use this forum or any services associated with this forum, or damages from the use of or reliance on the information present on this forum, even if you have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Ramshot offers a full range of smokeless powders that consistently meet the high standards of all shooting enthusiasts – from the serious competition marksman to the recreational shooter. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. Now in 2012 they omit the Nosler BT but do list the Hornady 50-gr V-max at max 25.0 grs (3391 fps @54990 psi.) .223 Remington (Ramshot TAC Data 2013) reloading data with 14 loads. That's how I started out and decided that with 62 grain i didn't care about burning the range up and I keep the load about 50 fps under what I chronoed M855. Our line includes rifle, handgun, and shotshell powders – all of which are double-based, spherical-shaped, smokeless powders. 2. Please feel free to email ( [email protected] ) or call toll free at 1-800-497-1007 1-800-497-1007 to receive a free Ramshot Load … I have loaded cfe 223, imr 4166, and tac in this bullet weight. Be diligent when using the suggested Varget or any cylindrical powder in a progressive press, they have a nasty habit of bridging on a 223 case resulting in a low charge in one case followed by an overcharge in the following case. They typically weighed between 90.5 grains and 92.5 grains and on average held around 30.6 grains of water, measured level with the case mouth. Using bullets from Nosler BTLF, SinterFire WTP, Hornady BT-FMJ, Hornady V-Max. Keep your reloading bench clear of clutter and only allow components needed for the job at hand to be on the table. Ramshot TAC - 8 lb Item POWRST8. i have and still use tac by ramshot and love it. My intended charge weight was 24.2 grains, but this powder seems to be subject to weight creep in my LNL press/LNL powder measure, so I ended up with 24.6 grains. It provides outstanding performance from the popular 7mm Rem Mag and 300 Win Mag through the Remington Ultra Mags and 338 Lapua. Made in Belgium. From memory, MK 262 Mod 1 has a muzzle velocity of approx 2820fps from a 20 inch barrel. I have not tested near the numbers of powders or loads that can be observed in these videos. Extreme care must be used with … Getting the 77 to 2900 is a tough feat and I don't see a big advantage. MAGNUM is the ultimate high performance magnum rifle powder. AR-Comp is slightly less PSI in both weights. Hodgdon offers more than a dozen different propellants for reloading 223/5.56 ammo. good day and happy new year to all. I did bump it up as much as 6 tenths and my groups didn't open up to till 4 tenths with a velocity of 2710. I found it also produced the best results of the four powders that I tested when developing the 1,000 yard .223 load with Berger 80-gr bullets. So I go online to Ramshot to get some load data, and this is what I get Our ballistics department is in the process of proofing the data to be posted on the Ramshot website. 64 Grain. Palmettostatearmory. 5.56mm LR aka MK 262,Mod 0 and Mod 1) is manufactured by Black Hills. I settled on 25.3 Grs of TAC with a 55 Gr FMJ for a plinker load in mixed.223 brass using older WSR nickle plated primers. The load data has 25grs for max with 62gr FMJ 855 military bullets, I would start with … Re: Ramshot TAC load data? That's my favorite powder for .223 and 55 grain Hornady FMJ. Although The High Road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, The High Road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. But if you are against varget at this point then I have had good luck with blc-2, imr4064, and Tac. I can't remember the exact powder charge but it's close to the max listed. now back on topic. handloads, and faster-burning powders like HP38 and Trail Boss can be used for low-velocity specialty loads. Powders include Ramshot All Palmetto Reloading Gear/Accessories! Using bullets from Berger Match Grade FB Varmint, BergerMatch Grade FB Varmint or Match FB Target, Berger Match Grade FB Varmint or Match FB Target, Berger Match VLD Target, Berger Match BT Target, Berger Match OTM Tactical, Berger Match VLD Target/Match BT Long Range Target. TAC powder works "very well" with the heavier bullets in 223 Rem. Powders Several Hodgdon, IMR, and Winchester powders are appropriate for full-power 223 Rem. The .223 caliber has evolved from the battlefield AR-15 platform to popular sporting use in varmint and predator hunting, match competition, and all-around plinking fun. 50-grain bullet data. 223 powders Hi; Two suggestions; 1. buy a reloading manual there are several good ones. The 223 Remington is historically known as an accurate round in bolt action rifles. handloads, and faster-burning powders like HP38 and Trail Boss can be used for low-velocity specialty loads. It has a faster burn rate than TAC and many people haven't caught on to it yet. View product detail. Use the guide. TAC seems to be a very good.223 powder, as good as Varget and better than any results I have had with AA2230. Hello, I've been experimenting with TAC instead of my usual powder, and I loaded up some rounds using Hornady bulk 55-grain FMJBT, CCI-Bench Rest primers and TAC powder. All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Re: .223/5.56mm load data 77gr SMK I am at Tac's max listed load with a 77 in my 18" Ar and all I can get is 2650. In my experience, Benchmark, H335, IMR 4895, H322, and Varget all work very well in the 223, all capable of producing 1/2 moa groups in accurate rifles but all my experinece has been with 12" twist rifles. My data was collected at 94 degrees. I have a savage with 1x9 barrel anybody have a good accurate load for 100 to 300 yards. Shoots below 1 moa all day long unless the wind gets whipping too much!! The Sierra 65-grain spitzer boat- tail and 69-grain MatchKing HPBT gave excellent results in the AR-15 with a one-in-9-inch twist. It is a double-base spherical propellant that is the number one choice for high performance “overbore” magnum cartridges. In checking commercial .223 Remington cases from Federal, Hornady, NoslerCustom, Remington and Winchester, weights varied from 89.5 to just under 95 grains. The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center (RDC) lists 21 different powder types that can be used in the .223. hope this helps. Got a deal on 8# of tac powder. I have Ramshot TAC powder published load data from both 2009 and 2012 (ver 4.5) and noticed a big change in 223 Rem. I would still ladder test but would like a … To view this Reloading Guide in a PDF format, click the red button below. Re: Ramshot Tac powder hello all i am new to this fourm but not new to reloading and guns. 223 Remington Load Data. SF has used this ammunition with great success. Reloading Powders Primers Wads Cases Bullets Shot Loaders Components Clay Targets ... Hodgdon CFE 223 - 1 lb Item POWHCFE1. Neither The High Road nor any of its directors, members, managers, employees, agents, vendors, or suppliers will be liable for any direct, indirect, general, bodily injury, compensatory, special, punitive, consequential, or incidental damages including, without limitation, lost profits or revenues, costs of replacement goods, loss or damage to data arising out of the use or inability to use this forum or any services associated with this forum, or damages from the use of or reliance on the information present on this forum, even if you have been advised of the possibility of such damages. (personal experience) Arnaki 40 Grain. Reloading for the .223 is easy and there are a number of great powder choices. I was looking at the Ramshot Load data & I have been loading with Tac Powder with in the .223 load data & stumbled across their load data for the 5.56 pressure data & since I have some of their X-Terminator , which is said to be good for the 5.56 loads , I tried some out the other day while doing some Chrono testing for the 25-45 Sharps . To maximize performance, the ballistics experts at Hodgdon Powder Co., Inc. have developed a comprehensive Reloading Guide to provide handloaders with current data for Ramshot Powders. Walkalong, Feb 1, 2012 #6 TAC powder works "very well" with the heavier bullets in 223 Rem. Left to right: 224 Valkyrie, 223 Remington, 223 Ackley Improved, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 Winchester and 300 Winchester Magnum. Alliant Powder Reloader's Guide. I have used these powders with my 69gr smk loads and they have all produced .5-.75 Moa performance from a factory rock river arms elite operator 2 with a good trigger. 34 - 35 Grain. 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