223 pet loads
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RegionRat
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For those 88 gr, you would be ideal at a 1:7 but would be marginal with the 1:8 unless you are shooting at higher altitude and lucky. The SG at sea level with 1:8 is only 1.19 with the Berger 85.5 so anything longer is going to be worse.
For the Sierra 77 SMK the classic Pet Load is plus or minus 24 grains of RE-15 or about 23.5 Varget with a Rem 7 1/2 primer in LC brass. These are fairly spicy Service Rifle loads and hard on the brass in an AR 15.
The SMK 80, Berger 80 and 80.5 are very close to the same charges as above. YMMV
Here are some more.
https://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/223rem/
For the Sierra 77 SMK the classic Pet Load is plus or minus 24 grains of RE-15 or about 23.5 Varget with a Rem 7 1/2 primer in LC brass. These are fairly spicy Service Rifle loads and hard on the brass in an AR 15.
The SMK 80, Berger 80 and 80.5 are very close to the same charges as above. YMMV
Here are some more.
https://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/223rem/
I've had some really good accuracy with TAC and 68/69/70 grain bullets. It is a bit temp sensitive.
Ok thanks guys I’m running a bolt gun but always start out low & work up.
I see you have a bolt action, what barrel length?
coldboreshot
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Having a good "surprising" run from 77TMKs, 8208XBR and CCI 400s in a Savage 12BVSS 1-9. Stumbled onto this as a goof.
Ok thanks
That VV N140 is good powder but can be hard to find .
barrel 24 inches
Ok thanks don’t have any 8208 powder right now .
I've mentioned my load on here before about 23.2 8208 behind a 77TMK. The problem is that you cannot find 8208 these days
coldboreshot
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Absolutely about the 8208, I did not intend to disappoint. I probaly should not advise on how much I'm sitting on right now. My bad.I've mentioned my load on here before about 23.2 8208 behind a 77TMK. The problem is that you cannot find 8208 these days
I don’t even want to know!!!!Absolutely about the 8208, I did not intend to disappoint. I probaly should not advise on how much I'm sitting on right now. My bad.
LolAbsolutely about the 8208, I did not intend to disappoint. I probaly should not advise on how much I'm sitting on right now. My bad.
I have a bit of a stash of 8208 as well
Tac is another great alternative.
CFE223 as well
Ok thanks I have CFE 223
urbanrifleman
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Tac is h4895 is 8208 is AR Comp
In terms of burn rate these loads are nearly interchangeable.
In terms of burn rate these loads are nearly interchangeable.
Ok thanks I have some Tac
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