H4198 worked better than the CFE BLK and would be a good second choice in powder for the 125 gr. While .224-inch thick bullet selection for the .223 Remington is broad and typically ranges in weight from 35 to 90 grains, terminal performance varies. Sierra Pro-Hunter 150 gr. CAUTION: The following post includes load data generated by calculation in QuickLOAD software based on a particular powder lot, the assumption the primer is as mild as possible, and assumptions about component, chamber and gun geometry that may not correspond well to what you have. 0000021151 00000 n To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. First, almost all military and some commercial rounds have crimped-in primers. To show viewers how to succeed at long range, J. Guthrie gears up for a challenging shot while chasing Colorado pronghorn at long range with DPMS' Panther 6.5 Creedmoor. A ball powder is superior in such applications over a stick powder. (Arabic) etina (Czech) Dansk (Danish) Deutsch (German) English (English) Espaol (Spanish) The .223 Remington has been chambered in a variety of rifles and action types. 0000003178 00000 n Brand: Savage. Since reloading for my Mini-14 starting back in the mid 80's I've had excellent results with H335, BLC-2, Win 748, Acc 2230. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Extremely versatile powder . Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. Most other manufacturers list it only up to 52 grain bullets. In short, the NATO cases had less weight and capacity variance than commercial cases. IMR 4198 is a GREAT powder for the 223.. bullet weights of 65 grains and under.. if it isn't accurate in your gun ( I'm a bolt action guy).. its not the powder.. its your gun or the shooter. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. My AR is a 16" Bushmaster M4 chambered in 5.56. many years ago long before I had any interest in AR-15s, has reams of 223 Rem. Powder: IMR 4198 36.0 grains Primer: CCI 200 AOL 2.650 I shot some of these this week, and I had three five shot groups all . Competition shooters know that the bullets position in the chamber throat/leade can significantly affect accuracy. Like a lot of others have posted, I used 21.5 with a 55gr FMJ. What I tired of was measuring each round since, as others have noted, does not meter well in the RCBS. That was a long time ago. Going by the book today. Thanks for the help guys. It shoots good groups and cycles fine with my AR but after I'm done I'll go back to TAC 2 Reply textbooknarco 2 yr. ago Excuse my ignorance. Its my go-to powder for cast 308 loads in several rifles. (only). Constitutional Carry may have a trap built in. ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. Do you mind giving me the IMR4198 load you used on the 50 grain? how old was jan stenerud when he retired. intend on doing with this bullet, and what you intend shooting it out of. Examples include the Hornady 53- grain V-MAX with a G1 BC of .290, the Nosler 55-grain Ballistic Tip (.267 BC) and Sierra 55-grain BlitzKing (.271 BC). __________________ Have not got a chance to shoot this powder yet but I do have a bunch of charges weighed up and I must say while weighting it out the consistency of the powder looks great. Varmint shooters with small-bore cartridges love it. What the heck, the load isn't hot so I'll try it. Old Dupont IMR 4198 can be loaded to 21.5 gr with 55gr bullets. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! In spite of the .223 Remingtons name, standard bullet diameter is .224-inch. 4198 is a fast burning powder, and you will get piston "short stroking" in an AR which will cause FTF issues. Dont know about the Canada made or the. This powder works great for my 45/70 gov, loads. I get excellent accuracy from H-4198 with 52/53 grain match bullets. It was very clean burning and did not gunk up the gas tube, leading to the original reputation that the rifle was extremely reliable and really didn't need cleaning. Don, funny you would mention the 788. .223 Remington (Hodgdon Data Using IMR Powder) reloading data with 221 loads. Just that, in most applications, you wont find a significant difference than if you simply segregate your cases by headstamp. I have been looking for alternative powders, but soon everything could be gone. To cut to the chase. I tried AA 5744 and Hodgdon 322 under Hornady 300gr JHP and just couldn't get decent groupings consistently, despite hand weighing every charge. Other bullets are designed to decrease drag and help extend the effective range of the cartridge, making them better choices for bucking wind and hunting in open country. 5 IMR 4198. soft-point bullet with a muzzle velocity of 1970 f.p.s., but it has improved through the decades with better bullets and increased velocities. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. I'm not a 223 shooter or owner however, with the two cartridges the 223 more less evolved from, the 222 Rem. I recently bought reloading equipment for my son-in-law and grandsons to reload the .45-70 for Ohio deer hunting. Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. 325gr FTX 46gr Imr 4198. I think you will find much better results with a ball powder, A-2230, H-335, W-748, etc. It was in the Hornady manual and the power was available so I picked it up. 0000001760 00000 n Extremely accurate in a couple guns I have. Then I trickle the rest in with a battery operated Hornady Vibarator Trickler. We place limited powder inventory for sale on a regular basis on our website. With the changes made to military loads and the 5.56 NATO cartridge by 1980, the rifling twist of mil-spec AR rifles was changed to 1:7 to better accommodate ammunition that contained heavier bullets. He said it was loaded for his T/C pistol and he sold the pistol and forgot to give the guy the ammo. It worked great in my AR pistol but for the life of me I could not get it to cycle my rifle length gas system 18 AR rifle. Although if I were to reload for a AR. I started to use IMR 8208 XBR for my AR 15 plinkers. All Rights Reserved. Developing safe and reliable handloads in a bolt-action rifle is less complicated than it is for a gas-operated autoloader. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. respective bolt-action designs in the 223 Remington. L6: 2.260 inch = 57.40 mm Barrel Length : 16.0 inch = 406.4 mm Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders. When we are sold out, we are sold out. Thats not the case when firing an AR. I never tried 4198 in an AR because my experience with it in a bolt action .223 was severely underwhelming. Varmint shooters with small-bore cartridges love it. I've been having excellent results with some very old IMR 4198 and Nosler 40 grain Ballistic tip bullets in my 11.5" SBR. Ive walked the walk, and now I want to share what Ive learned. Hb```"V>M~ 'f 4cT8V_:`TEY eA% These bullets can include lead tips, hollowpoints and plastic tips, with the most popular versions usually weighing between 35 and 55 grains. It is a stick powder as previously mentioned. The bolt-action design affords the handloader a bit more latitude in powder selection than a gas-operated system. A Savage Model 10 Predator Hunter Max .223 Remington was used to develop the accompanying load data. 4198 produces very accurate ammunition in the .223 (and .222) for 55 grain bullets and lighter. Most of my children started hunting deer and antelope with the .223 and have shot dozens of deer. I would consult your Hornady manual and the IMR reloading database on their website and compare the load data, and use the loads listed for 55gr .223 for all of your brass. My pacific Rifle powder measure'r doesn't seem to mind metering it. I tried running 4198 with some lighter 52gr smk's in my AR and it did not work at all. The most accurate load I use for both of my bolt rifles (1/12 & 1/9 twist) is 20-21gr. Although the .223 Remington is often considered inadequate for deer-sized game, when loaded with a bullet designed for the task, it will kill deer reliably. 21.8 grs 3,000 ft/sec in 11.5" BCM 1 in 7 CL, 22.1 grs 3,397 ft/sec in 18" Rock Creek 1 in 8 melonited fired suppressed. This Extreme series extruded propellant has gone through some changes since its inception while maintaining the identical burning speed of the past. Using Hornady 40g V-Max and IMR4198. I use 4198 and find it to be a reasonable powder for my application of it in the 55 gr. Never a problem. I have used IMR-3031 with 55gr Sierra HPBT, 55gr Hornady SP, and 55gr Hornady V-Max with charges in the 25gr-26gr range with CCI BR-4 primers. Special tools are made just for this purpose. I have an 8lb sealed jug of 4198 that I won't use. What It Is Not. 0000001309 00000 n Best accuracy has been found at approximately 1/2 grain under published maximum. It is our mission to encourage, organize, and support these efforts throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. A friend gave me a little over 100 rounds of loaded .223. (pushing 68gr BTHP's) I was using H335 for the 55gr bullets (around 22gr). CT Nosler RN generates around 3400 ft.lbs. Using N-133 and the same bullets, the best combination came at 25.6gr. It will remain my light bullet powder for my bolt gun which I expect to meter each round. IMR-4198 was only made for a short time in Australia starting in 2007 when the exchange rates strongly favored Australia over Canada. A few examples include the (1) Browning BLR 81, (2) Thompson/Center G2 Contender, (3) Ruger No. This is my Varmint load for my VTR-15 RIFLE (22" barrel). Burn rates range from IMR 4198 (fastest) to CFE 223 (slowest). with a 55gr. First powder I used in the .223 and good for making some accurate loads, but maybe a little fast for the cartridge. The bullets nose profile, i.e., the ogive shape, significantly affects the cartridge overall length (COL). With an Accu-Fit stock and left hand adjustable bolt, this rifle is a perfect choice for anyone! Exactly what I was looking for for my 52 and 53 grain rounds. I had a 222 and it was.amazing in that cartridge. USE THIS DATA AT YOUR OWN RISK. Development of the .223 Remington began in 1957, and it became commercially available in January 1964, about a month prior to U.S. military adoption of its twin cartridge Cartridge, 5.56mm Ball, M193 for the AR-15/M16 rifle. I probably send 3,000 to 4.000 rounds down range most years with IMR 4198. in the 223, with 40 to 63 grain bullets.. Its best to weed out any irregular cartridges to avoid problems later. This combination has proven to be very good from a number of rifles, not only mine. Mostly with the 52 grain bullets. . Provides very best accuracy in my Cooper 38 in 17 Fireball with 25 grain Berger HP varmint bullets, about 1/2 MOA at 3.600 FPS. Posts: 2203. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. My experience shows, generally speaking, the faster-burn-rate choices work better with bullets weighing up to 60 grains. Outstanding. Anybody use something like a 223 bolt action to practice at the range instead of always using their larger caliber hunting rifle? Ordered this to reload 444 marlin. I also built some specialty 223 Rem. Trying out Varget and. 0000023906 00000 n There has been considerable commentary suggesting that the 5.56 NATO case has less capacity than the .223 Remington, and therefore loads must be reduced accordingly. I haven't seen it as often in the equipment lists for the past years. Let me ask you this. Also, I read that it works great with my .223. I had some, didn't like it. Good old IMR 4895 had published loads for each of these cartridges. Subscriber Services. His load was 4198, 19.5 grains and a 52 grain hollow point flat base bullet of unknown manufacture. Mediocre accuracy and velocity combined with lousy metering in the powder measure. x*",`P;e4Ok m > endstream endobj 85 0 obj 124 endobj 55 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 50 0 R /Resources 56 0 R /Contents [ 63 0 R 65 0 R 67 0 R 69 0 R 71 0 R 73 0 R 75 0 R 78 0 R ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 387 603 ] /CropBox [ 0 0 387 603 ] /Rotate 0 >> endobj 56 0 obj << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB ] /Font << /F1 58 0 R /F2 59 0 R >> /XObject << /Im1 76 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS1 81 0 R /GS2 83 0 R >> /ColorSpace << /Cs6 57 0 R /Cs8 61 0 R >> >> endobj 57 0 obj [ /ICCBased 80 0 R ] endobj 58 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /FirstChar 32 /LastChar 151 /Widths [ 278 278 355 556 556 889 667 191 333 333 389 584 278 333 278 278 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 278 278 584 584 584 556 1015 667 667 722 722 667 611 778 722 278 500 667 556 833 722 778 667 778 722 667 611 722 667 944 667 667 611 278 278 278 469 556 333 556 556 500 556 556 278 556 556 222 222 500 222 833 556 556 556 556 333 500 278 556 500 722 500 500 500 334 260 334 584 350 0 350 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 350 0 350 350 0 222 333 333 350 0 1000 ] /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding /BaseFont /OKLPHC+Helvetica /FontDescriptor 60 0 R >> endobj 59 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding /BaseFont /Helvetica-Bold >> endobj 60 0 obj << /Type /FontDescriptor /Ascent 718 /CapHeight 718 /Descent -207 /Flags 32 /FontBBox [ -166 -225 1000 931 ] /FontName /OKLPHC+Helvetica /ItalicAngle 0 /StemV 88 /XHeight 523 /StemH 88 /CharSet (/one/eight/three/V/space/bullet/R/I/F/L/E/O/A/D/N/G/T/S/a/v/g/e/M/o/d/l/\ four/zero/two/quotedbl/x/six/W/i/n/c/h/s/t/r/period/nine/five/C/m/comma/\ H/f/b/u/quotedblleft/hyphen/quotedblright/w/parenleft/k/parenright/p/quo\ teright/y/exclam/seven/B/emdash/j/U/K/q/P/z/slash/Z/semicolon/X/asterisk\ /J/ampersand/Q/question/numbersign/colon) /FontFile3 79 0 R >> endobj 61 0 obj [ /Separation /PANTONE#20355#20C 57 0 R 82 0 R ] endobj 62 0 obj 1814 endobj 63 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 62 0 R >> stream I tried 7 other powders. Occasionally, I have experimented with varying bulletseating depth to achieve better groups in my bolt actions, but the really short throat of the 223 Rem. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST, FOR YOUR SOUL, AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, FOR YOUR FREEDOM. I am new to reloading the .223 round. The chamber leade is also cut differently, with the .223 being shorter. 4198 works excellent in my son's Savage 10 Varmint .223 bolt rifle. I received the IMR 4198 powder I ordered quite quickly and well packaged. 0000006710 00000 n Just a note that if you research using IMR or H4198 you will find it's the most problematic powder for reloading AR's. For the reasons y'all posted above. The IMR 4198 POWDER is a favorite amongst both small and large-gun owners. That always seemed to work for me but I was nver able to get a 223 to shoot with an old Rem 788 in 222 Rm. It is also outstanding in cartridges like the 444 Marlin and 7.62 X 39. The three-blade cutter is permanently and precisely mounted on a steel base to assure proper depth and angle of the resulting chamfer. }"tP2q4M.03#b[s0j;KR 8frU_Gu{s-i>MC>SHjBZi\jy%+1 dUv@GqZa\^(,=z+CM&D([k:fd;(\h u-7 )K HWECcQtRUFxpVRF6C&sh^z.FE_OS 2{emCAE- 6H']nbSn]$6}arsR$^7Uu~2Jed!$P)h+Le?~9Wce7 *+]-t `Ll4 g`50& d;{iCm={k4?|(z8qnXomaIAx Sierra flat base over either 19.7 or 20 grs. More about them later. Nonetheless, their average water capacity was almost the same as the combined average of the weighed commercial brass. Even if a fella only had, say a 30/30 barrel, being a single-shot, it's very easy to load it to make 50-yard head-shots on squirrels with a little lead and and a pinch of powder. Never used it, don't know much about it. I have on hand a few pounds of IMR 4198 that I normally use in my 6.8, and was looking into loading some 55 grain 223 rounds with it. load. However, it is all I have at the moment. IMR4198 or H-4198 8208 is also good.. at or near max loads. As I waited for chronograph conditions, I kept busy plinking my Challenge Target Shoot-n-stake 8" plate. They have to operate the gun safely and reliably before you can begin to evaluate their ballistic performance downrange. shooting my 38-55 with lead bullets, 255 gr. #1789892 - 01/10/11 11:59 PM Re: 55 v-max and varget in bolt action .223 [Re: SShooterZ] DoubleUp Die Hard Member with a . In 1957, the Armalite AR-15 rifle was in development, and the .222 Remington case was lengthened, its shoulder moved forward and its neck shortened to create a new experimental cartridge that would offer greater performance and properly function in the gas-operated action. Such data should be approached by working up from published starting loads. Reloading101. Some report that it takes maximum charges to make their AR's extract and pick up the next round from the magazine. CFE 223. For more information, go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov. The cartridge is available in bullet weights of 36 to 80 grains. I always grab what I can when I see it for sale. 0000007954 00000 n I went down to 46.6 and web expansion is at .0015, which indicates high pressure. The only draw back is the V-Max 53's need a 1-9 or 1-10 to shoot accurately in the 223s'. External specifications of the two cartridges are identical and can be handloaded with the same dies; however, the 5.56 pressures are measured 1mm forward of the case mouth rather than on the case body. Hodgdon offers more than a dozen different propellants for reloading 223/5.56 ammo. All these have offered complete penetration on broadside shots. The data I viewed from imr shows a max load below what you listed if that is in fact correct.You may ffind a very accurate load for your gun using this powder, if you use it as a single shot. Have many loads sub MOA .223 Remington and 308 rifles. That's what my 222 was. CAN. 0000003089 00000 n Good cycling out of the AR15. I tried some 4198 and can shoot clover leafs at 50 yards (with XS sights even !) Additional experimental cartridges were designed to function in the AR-15 and meet military requirements, including the .222 Special (aka .224 Springfield) that had a shorter case, shorter neck and shorter overall cartridge length than the .222 Remington Magnum. Has anybody ever worked up a load for .223 55 gr FMJBT using IMR4198? Hornady is now producing its ELD Match bullets in 52-, 73-, 75- and 80-grain weights. I used IMR 4198 when I could no longer find VV N120 for 40 grain .223. 0000014422 00000 n IMR 4198 Powder, Hazmat Shipping: GunBroker is the largest seller of Reloading Supplies Ammunition Reloading All: 973357781. . I have one of the ancient Ohaus Du-o-Measures and while it cuts a kernel here and there, it meters far better than, say 4350. I like IMR 4198, have used it in .222 Rem. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. Results for the 150 gr. Buy 5 Lbs. Tips, techniques, and equipment are applied to these classroom discussions on how to become more proficient and successful at making long-range shots while hunting with AR-platform rifles. Both are in the 24 - 25gr range. All I have left for .223 is some IMR 4198 until my backordered 748 ships. My RCBS powder measure hates this stuff. HVr+S&A(U#`H `hP{z#^\EL9O$$EAL2e|j p,~E3w?#' While select extruded powders are known for top accuracy, many spherical (Ball) versions likewise produce first-rate performance. I use a case/cartridge headspace gauge to spot-check roughly 10 percent of my brass after completing case prep. The brass stays in the chamber and/or the rim is torn or bent. Can't imagine the 223 would be much different. Only loaded a pound of it and moved on to AA2230, but it worked fine out of a mid-length carbine. A few bolt-action sporting and target rifles have been fitted with 1:14 twist barrels, such as the Remington 40XB, Husqvarna and various Cooper rifles. I've made many rounds of .223 using 19.6gr of H4198 under a Midway Dogtown 55gr SP, sparked with a CCI-400 non-magnum primer. The maximum listed by IMR for a 55 gr bullet was 21.5 gr back then (2001) and what i used. All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Mag, IMR-4198 was pretty much the go to powder for a couple decades. Most success is in bolt guns it seems. Location and size of the port has a direct effect. I am about done with a pound container of 4198 for the 223. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Of the powders used to develop the accompanying data, there is not a single right or wrong choice, as all gave respectable accuracy and velocity. seirras Have found it to be pretty accurate in my Rem model 7. Good burn and accurate charges. I was not able to find any this week. Accurate Arms 2230 would be my preferred for those quick moving gas operated AR bolts shooting a 55 gr bullet seated in Federal brass. Works if you only shoot that cartridge in the same bolt action rifle. Can't go wrong. Semi auto Comes with extra barrell (full 2-3/4) Light use very good condition 28 - 12 ga Single Shot Paragon Model WS Then back to a (published here) max load of 4227 for 300 gr jacketed bullets. 3298 do you have a reloading book? 0 $fGNV^fj2aKQ6AwJV0jt[+.7#F]QI',UB/=wQ};.yG44;}!G/2;'PsOsCd.Y+0A0q4Z'sYOa(ZTC|0Yv E\n.iI. The case was based on a lengthened .222 Remington that offered powder capacity and velocity increases. One new winner* is announced every week! Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. Right now I'm liking 24.5gr of RL15. Ive had good luck using the RCBS crimp remover tool mounted on the companys powered case-prep center. This powder is one of the best that I have used I have been reloading for about 13 years now and I have relied on this powder for most of my rifle bullets needs. I purchase an 8# jug of IMR H4198 powder for my .17 Hornet NOT my .308 sorry I must have gotten confused. and lately .223 Rem. As a result, firing 5.56 NATO ammunition in a rifle with a .223 chamber can result in excessively high pressures and is generally not recommended; however, .223 ammunition can be fired in a 5.56 chamber without issues. , I found that after trying 3 powder choices that 4198 was very accurate and very very clean shooting. bullets. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? I got a 8 pound key of 4198 for my wifes bolt action 223. New Hornady cases were used exclusively here and were uniform in weight, length, flash hole size, etc. I chose two of my favorite 223 Rem. My current favorite for the .223/5.56 is Ramshot Tac, but have used over a dozen powders from Accurate 2015 to H-4895 over the years with better results than 4198. It gives good results with good economy, but does not meter so well. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings before proceeding. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. I thought they were different powders. The shooter provides the power to cycle the bolt, extract the empty case, and feed another round. This is a compressed charged (anything over 25gr with 3031 in a 223 Rem case will be a compressed charge) and needs to have a slight crimp in it. I load 223 in my ar with either cfe 223 for the fmj loads and blc(2) for my varmint and sp loads. Old Dupont IMR 4198 can be loaded to 21.5 gr with 55gr bullets. Lever Action Pump Action Semi-Auto Single Shot . I was down to the bottom of the can of my old supply and was very happy to be able to get a new supply from you. JavaScript is disabled. . Of course, Hodgdon provides load data for every bullet weight theyve tested with all compatible propellants yielding safe and reliable ballistic data. 4198 with a 55 gr. Albert Einstein". I've only used it on 40 and 50 grain bullets but nothing heavier than that. I scale my charges most of the time. I have used 4198 for my 223 reloads as that was all that was available at the time. Neither the writer, The Firing Line, nor the staff of TFL, nor QuickLOAD's author nor its distributor assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information or information derived from it. As I recall the AR-15 had a 1-9 tist and the 55gr FMJ was the bullet used. I use IMR 4198 with Sierra Matching 69 gr with very good results. Play with it, you might find that magical combination. Who knows. Around 1959, the .222 Special was renamed the .223 Remington to prevent confusion, but it was not introduced commercially until December 1963 in the Remington Model 760 pump-action rifle and was soon chambered in other rifles. The .223 Remington (right) was based on the .222 Remington case (left). From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. . In either a bolt action or an AR, the chamber and bore may be cut tight or loose. It may still be too hot or may not meet your accuracy objective, but its not likely dangerous to your gun or you. Bolt Action Rifles; Lever Action Rifles; Pump Action Rifles; Semi Auto Rifles; Single Shot Rifles; Other Rifles; Shotguns. 0000003156 00000 n Model : UPC : 754486053066. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Im slowly running out of powder and Im not really sold on the CFE223 powder although I did have 3 pounds during this last round. The most accurate load I use for both of my bolt rifles (1/12 & 1/9 twist) is 20-21gr. I'm not a 223 shooter or owner however, with the two cartridges the 223 more less evolved from, the 222 Rem. 2 of 7 failures to cycle the bolt back far . I believe, I am what is keeping it from its full potential. It worked great. I really liked this load. 4198 with 40 grainers, you can get those going in the 3700 fps range or more.. Using the powder for low pressure cast large caliber bullet rifle loads. vMax shoot great in my Savage 110. 0000001721 00000 n The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I used it to reload 223 in a ar-15 pistol with a 7.5 in barrel this product did exactly what I wanted it to do it was accurate and velocities were right where I wanted them to be 2200 FPS with a 55 gr bullet this may not be rifle velocity you want but it is good in short barrel ar pistols. You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers. In spite of stiff competition, the .223 is easily the most widely used centerfire varmint cartridge in the world. I think I got it for 45-70 but never used it. For a roll crimp to offer uniform results, cases must be trimmed to a uniform length. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I keep my muzzle velocity down around 1282 FPS. 0000009251 00000 n I worked up a load for a Barnes 55gr HP with 4198 this weekend. Couldn't hurt to try. Will buy more when its available. There is no single max load, since every action, barrel, case, primer, bullet, and lot of powder is different. It was in the Hornady manual and the power was available so I picked it up. This fast-burning rifle powder gives outstanding performance in cartridges like the 222 Remington, 221 Fireball, 45-70, and 450 Marlin. In either AR action type, the buffer spring can be replaced to vary the spring rate over a limited range. In the years since, twist rates in AR rifles intended primarily for civilian sales have also been offered with 1:8 and 1:9 twist rates, with some specialty rifles featuring a 1:6.5 twist to stabilize match bullets weighing up to 90 grains. Not normal. JavaScript is disabled. It worked fine. But because of its grain size being so small. A lot of you are out there, and I, myself, fell into this category not so long ago. IMR 3031 Smokeless Powder Smokeless Powder IMR Powder Co. IMR 3031 1 Container Approximate net weight 1lb.