223 Reduced hunting loads.

[Frankr]

I have played with reduced loads in several calibers. There were a few guys on here that I have talked to about it and they were very knowageable on the subject. My memory is getting bad and my search skills also.
Can anyone refresh my memory on good reduced loads in the 223. I be shooting 50 gr NBT's that's what I have.
I'm kind of going in the mid 2K's I have a ton of 2015 I was thinking of just loading 20 grs and go from there. I also have H4895 and quite a few more. I was thinking I'll try some 2015 and H4895.
This will be for close range 50-200 yard hunting. small game, varmints I don't want a full throttle load. I'd like to play with some slower loads and see how it performs for me.

Thanks

 

[mmcu]

These articles will help - from James Calhoon.

To Bee or 223, That is the Question

To Bee Or 223, That Is The Question (Revisited)

 

[Kracken McGraw]

https://imrpowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/h4895-reduced-rifle-loads.pdf

 

[SecondsCount]

Search google for Blue Dot loads. No personal experience but I have read about others who have had success.

Personally, I've used Trailboss with some success.

 

[Frankr]

Thanks
I actually called MR. Calhoon this afternoon. Bought some buller's from him.
Blue dot seems to be the way to go. I will try some other loads also. Due to the case being small just backing off 5Gr of powder you still have a 3/4 full case so no danger there. I actually used to load IMR4350 in a 264 Mag and If I remember right, one load. Book load, was only like just over 1/2 case and with it being such a big case I always worried about it but never had a problem. But it made me uncomfortable . 3/4 case fill should not have a issue. Thanks I also found a thread from a few years back. So thanks there.

 

[Frankm]

I ve shot thousands of Blue Dot loads with 40-50gr bullets. Try 12-12.5 grs, it’s shot sub-moa at 100 for me!