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Pet loads for Savage Model 110 Varmint in .223

DGP4

I just picked up this Savage and would appreciate anyone that has one letting me know what bullet/powder combination worked best for them. I understand it has a twist of 1:9.
 
I have good loads for the Nosler Varm's in 55g, both tipped and hp's. rats and dogs don't like 'em all that much.
 
What will be your main usage? Would help recommend a bullet. Varmint loads i use 50gr nosler varmint tips, or 50gr vmax. 53gr vmax in a friends. For target its a 73gr eldm. I have several 223's
 
Thanks for all the replies so far. As noted, I was interested in folks that actually own the referenced rifle. I have pet loads for my 1:12 twist Remington 700 SPS and my Ruger RAR in 1:9 twist, but every rifle is different. Rather than waste a lot of different powders and bullets finding one for my new rifle, I was hoping to get a head start with others who already went through the exercise with the same rifle. If anyone has a rifle like mine, I'll be happy to share my findings.
 
You're right... every rifle *is* a little different. Even people with a Savage 110 in .223 Rem don't have *your* particular rifle - so their optimal load is likely to be a little off from yours. They could be a different generation of 'Savage', the barrel could have been made on a Monday vs. a Friday, etc. etc. If you're hoping for more than that, you might be SOL.

'Pet' loads are generally combinations of bullet / powder / charge weight - and maybe brass / primer - that work pretty well in almost any properly functioning rifle chambered for that cartridge. Tons and tons of examples out there - pick one, or three, and have go fun with it.
 
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Yeah, no magic really. I recently spoke to a fellow that has smithed a Savage or two. We both agreed they shot exceptionally well for an off the rack rifle. He said if they shoot good with no flyers, fine. Someone has a problem child the first thing he looks at is the crown. He went on to say he just goes ahead with a new one and checks it, more times than not it needs some correcting.

I have “enough” 223’s. The only ones I work hard on is a custom rifle or a custom barrel rig. I quit chasing my tail and have some generic loads I use, different powders and different bullets. Yes some like one or another, but I just make a note of it and go on.
What you seek I would go with a 69MK and a dose of Varget, 25-26 grains.
 
DGP4 said:
I just picked up this Savage and would appreciate anyone that has one letting me know what bullet/powder combination worked best for them. I understand it has a twist of 1:9.
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I've had good results with H4895, H335 and N-133 in my Savage 12FCV with a 9 twist factory Savage barrel and a Krieger 9 twist.
 
I don't have any 69 grain SMKs right now, but I will begin testing using Ramshot TAC with 55 grain SMKs, 69 grain Nosler Custom Competition and 70 grain Nosler RDFs.
 
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